Skype hoax on Panasonic Viera TVs

Here is the deal!  I purchased a 55" Panasonic Vierra TV which boasted supporting Skype.  Upon setup, the Skype App would not work until I had the video camera.  Purchased the Panasonic Video Camera to get everything working only to find out that the Panasonic Skype App did not support group video calling.  Bummer!  Why couldn't they just tell us that before I wasted all that money on the TV and the camera.  Don't get me wrong, the TV is fine, but there are other good TVs and the Skype support was one big reason for my decision to buy this TV.  I consider not giving us enough information to make an informed decision as getting really close to a fraudulent sale.  Needless to say, I am very dissapointed with Panasonic and Skype.

I am sorry to hear you are disappointed with your Panasonic TV.
Unfortunately, TV's do not support Group Video Calling at this time.

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