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 4 of 12)

Mark Dec 6th 2010 2:43PM

My wife and I would love to be able to let our parents see their grandchildren more!

Seth Dec 7th 2010 7:33PM

Will be Umiing with my family on the East Coast (I'm in CA), who rarely get to see my 8 month-old daughter.

FordRS200 Dec 6th 2010 3:01PM

Yes, please!

reneereed Dec 6th 2010 3:04PM

My family would love this to keep in touch with nana and grandpa.

Joey Dec 6th 2010 3:36PM

Wow, I had no idea this product existed and I'm a bit of a geek. This would be a huge Christmas miracle for my wife, who I dragged away from her family up north for a job in Florida 10 years ago.

It's especially hard at Christmas time as Florida doesn't give many weather clues the season is here, and she really misses her family.

I would LOVE to surprise my wife with this, and give one to her Mom up north so we can all have Christmas together, at least virtually.

mikecsam Dec 6th 2010 3:17PM

I will be sharing with my sister and brother in law in CT....We live in FL and rarely get to see them in person, this is a great way to stay connected.

yanluwhoa Dec 6th 2010 3:26PM

My parents are in Singapore. This will allow them to see their grand daughter here in the US.

flcarl Dec 6th 2010 8:02PM

Sounds good!!!

Nate Dec 6th 2010 3:46PM

I would love this to share with my sister at college! She goes to school 1500 miles away and I hardly ever get to see her. This would definitely help us stay in touch!

1agordon Dec 6th 2010 3:56PM

My mother and father.

catie378 Dec 6th 2010 3:53PM

Would love this!

babar Dec 6th 2010 4:28PM

I would connect with my family and friends.

Ben Dec 6th 2010 4:17PM

I want my parents who are located in Sydney Australia at the other end please!

NPSUCZ Dec 6th 2010 3:51PM

I will be sharing with my cousins who live in Europe!

Ryan Dec 6th 2010 4:00PM

Will be connecting with my brother in Southern California.

knswoolf Dec 7th 2010 8:40PM

Parents in Tennessee. We are having a baby and it would be great to see Grandparents on the big screen!

dbellissimo3 Dec 6th 2010 4:26PM

Since this is Christmas and sharing is one of my peeves this year,I would like to keep a close friendship with my family and friends.Its so hard when they are scattered around the united states..........