Facebook Portal+ Features, Specs and Manual

Portal+ Overview

The Portal+ is a unique way to communicate to your love ones by using the intuitive video calling your love ones. It automatically follows and adjust the camera to the subject, the more people are in the frame the more wider the shot will be. All of the transmitted videos are automatically encrypted for privacy and additional security. To use all this features you must need an active Facebook account.

Portal+ Top 5 Features

Here are some of the coolest features that I find interesting on this device.

Smart Camera

Automatically tracks and keeps the individual in focus when doing a active video calling. It also keep track of people who are in the frame and automatically widens the camera to accommodate more people so no one is left behind on the picture.

Encryption

Secure and keeps video calling a private away from hackers or data sniffers. All of the video calling made by the Portal+ are not saved by Facebook database, privacy is still the key.

Built-in Alexa

This is a smart voice recognition assistant that you can use to ask questions like weather, research, information that can be found on the internet. It can also be used for entertainment like trivias or games.

Superframe

When you are not making calls and the device is on idle, it will automatically display other information like your photos and videos.

Compatible with Non-Portal Users

As long as they are online and has the ability to do video calling this device can call and interact with the Portal+

Portal+ Technical Specifications

Manufacturer	Facebook
Model	Portal+
Model Number	899-00048-01
Camera Resolution	12 Megapixels
Screen Size	15.6 Inches
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1080
Microphone	4-Mic Array 360 Degrees Pickup
Connectivity	Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Speakers	2 x Tweeters 1x Woofer
Dimensions (H x W x D)	17.7 x 8.78 x 5.73 Inches
Weight	7.41 Pounds

Pros:

Easy to use video calling device
Intuitive camera
It has built-in Alexa

Cons:

Expensive

Verdict:

The Portal+ is a unique way to do video calling that your smartphone cannot usually do. It has clear and smart camera that keep tracks of the subject plus all the video calling are encrypted insuring your privacy and security when making calls. Honestly I wouldn't recommend you to buy this device if you will just use it for the purpose of video calling because the only advantage I could think of this device that will differ from your current smartphone is the camera and the built-in Alexa.