Facebook has announced three new Portal models. You’ve now got the option of new models of ‘The Portal’ and the ‘Portal Mini’ ($179 and $129 respectively), as well as, in a new turn of events, ‘Portal TV’, which, for $149, will turn your TV into a giant smart display.
Which means, giant video Calling. Which means, video call parties, obviously. Hi friends! What are you doing in my TV?
The two new standalone Portal Models have a 10-inch HD display (1,280 x 800), and an 8-inch HD display (also 1,280 x 800) for the Mini, with improved speakers.
The Portal TV is a camera that you attach to your television’s HDMI port that comes with a small remote control to navigate the Portal TV interface. Not only can you make video calls, you can also watch Facebook Watch tv shows with another Portal TV owner during a video call. Long distance relationships gold right there.
For privacy, all three new devices have a toggle switch that mutes the microphone and shuts off the camera simultaneously as well as a physical camera lens cover.
Pre-orders for all three Portals start today, the Portal and Portal Mini will start shipping on October 15th, while the Portal TV begins shipping November 5th.
If you want ALL the FaceBook things, you can also bundle any two Portal devices for $50 off.
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