Luxist Giveaway: Win A Pair of Cisco's Umi Telepresence Units

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed)
Dec 6th 2010 at 10:02AM

It's not hyperbole to call Cisco's new umi telepresence system a revelation. Indications are that it will completely change the way we communicate long distance. We blogged about this new product a few weeks ago but now we get to give away two Cisco umi telepresence units complete with a year of service. If you have loved ones far away you really want to win this.The Cisco umi (pronounced: You-Me) helps family and friends be together in real time and high definition, whether they are around the corner or across the country. It connects to any existing HD television and broadband internet to deliver a real video communications experience through the TV that is so clear, natural and lifelike, users will see and hear their loved ones as if they are in the same room. The system lets you pan the room, zoom in or pull back. Privacy features like call screening and blocking, and a camera shutter that closes, keep users in control of their privacy. Video calls can be placed and received on any computer with a webcam and Google video chat.Cisco umi videos can be created and then shared on Facebook, YouTube, or email and you can check your video messages on-the-go with a laptop (new video message notices arrive via text on a mobile phone).

The product is available to demo and purchase ($599) in all Best Buy/Magnolia Home Theater stores across the country and ūmi is already being used on The Oprah Winfrey show to bring guests into her studio virtually. Within Magnolia Home Theatre stores, consumers will be able to experience Cisco ūmi, get expert advice on the product and required broadband, as well as purchase Cisco umi, with installation and support provided by Best Buy's famous Geek Squad.

Our giveaway includes two Cisco umi telepresence units plus a year of service, a total value of $1798. To enter just tell us who you want on the other end of that call.

* To enter, leave a confirmed comment below letting us know who you'll be sharing your Cisco umi telepresence with.
* The comment must be left and confirmed before December 13. 2010 at 5:00PM Eastern Time.
* You may only enter once.
* One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
* One winner will receive a pair of Cisco umi telepresence units and a year of service, a value of $1798.
* Open to legal residents of the continental United States (no Alaska or Hawaii) and the District of Columbia.

See complete giveaway rules here.

This contest is now closed. Thank you for your participation.

Tags: Cisco Umi, Cisco umi Telepresence, luxist giveaway, Telepresence

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Reader Comments (Page 2 of 12)

colin Dec 6th 2010 11:08AM

me and my best friend whos at school in Atlanta, i miss him so much!!

Michael Dec 6th 2010 11:12AM

This would be such a help to my relationship to be able to see my fianc�'s face when we talk. I'm a 3rd year medical student here in the states and she lives in the caribbean so as you can imagine we both spend half of our incomes on phone bills and not being able to see the other one for so long puts added and unnecessary tension between us.

kevin.t.kelly Dec 7th 2010 11:21PM

I would let my young children see their grandparents who live thousands of miles away.

rball68 Dec 6th 2010 11:40AM

This would be great too have. I hope that I win.

Chris R Dec 6th 2010 11:26AM

I would give it to my Grandparents so my Mom could spend more time with them!

Chris Dec 6th 2010 11:27AM

My niece & nephew on the other coast.

Sammee Dec 6th 2010 11:35AM

I want one for me, my mother, my sister and her family and my grandmother. My grandmother lives in a different state from the rest of us, and she's never seen my sister's youngest child, which is a shame.

Speney G Dec 6th 2010 12:51PM

Wow that is fantastic!

justfornow20 Dec 6th 2010 12:00PM

Sharing with my mom who's been through double bunion surgery! Would love to hang out together while she recovers over the coming months. She's also the house where many family members stop by and would be great to be part of those gatherings.

Rob Dec 6th 2010 11:52AM

Haven't seen these units up close or in a demo, but I have heard goof things about them. Would be fun to try them out.

tele Dec 6th 2010 12:04PM

I'd be chatting with the whole world!

erx3 Dec 6th 2010 12:04PM

I'll use it so my parents can see their new granddaughter.

rick Dec 6th 2010 12:06PM

Blammo!

kevin Dec 6th 2010 12:09PM

I have four sisters, but one is constantly moving. She has two boys who have yet to see the family. Since our mother passed it has been difficult to bring the family together in one location. This will allow us to feel like a complete family regardless of distance.

Darrian Dec 6th 2010 12:14PM

If I had the opportunity to own the Cisco Umi Telepresence, I would be able to communicate with my family who still resides in my home state of New York. It’s been extremely difficult to stay connected since my current residence is in South Carolina and I rarely have the chance to visit. This product would really be a blessing !!! Happy Holidays to all ...

Steven S. Dec 6th 2010 12:13PM

This would be great for my sister and I. We are 1800 miles apart, and she has 3 children under the age of 7. We don't get to "see" each other in person often (it's been a couple years), and her laptop just died, so Skype isn't an option any more. Nieces just grow up way to quickly!