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Guillemot Hercules Dualpix Chat and Show Web Cam

$44.00 Est. at Amazon

from Samson33, www.newegg.com
it not only looks cool setting on top of my 28" monitor, but it works great with skype as well.
from Jon Id Schultz, www.newegg.com
had it working with windows live messenger within minutes of hooking up.
from Mike, www.newegg.com
messenger, and it works great with it.
from Samson33, www.newegg.com
you can manually adjust the focus lens if you need to and it seems pretty fast most of the time.
from Psychotic, www.newegg.com
the picture quality is quite good; if you're not initially satisfied, try playing with the settings a bit and it will look great.the clip is quite generous, and it can even latch onto the top of my

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Positives: Easy To Use, Personal Web Camera, Interface Type: USB,USB 2.0

2 RECOMMENDED by 19 people for OVERALL

Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 Personal

$121.00 Est. at Amazon

from Andy Shaw, webuser.co.uk
" although the physical features of the camera are great and the software that comes with it is very easy to use, it lacks some of the other extra-curricular features of its rivals."
from babychris, www.shopping.com
even though it costs a little more than other brands, it works perfect with such messengers as ...
from Ivan from New York, clickfrom.buy.com
it has quick focusing, almost subtitutes for having to be there, and now she can talk and view with more friends and family.
from Jonathan Quintana from Miami, FL, clickfrom.buy.com
it's just works so prefect and straight forward (easy) that i made all my friends and family members buy one.
from Ivan from New York, clickfrom.buy.com
both of us think it's easy to use and love it.

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Positives: Good Performance, Easy To Use, Great Picture Quality, Personal Web Camera

3 RECOMMENDED by 40 people for OVERALL

HP HP KQ246AA 8.0MP Deluxe Webcam

Hewlett Packard HP KQ246AA 8.0MP Deluxe Webcam

$43.00 Est. at Amazon

from alykat2006, www.shopping.com
apparently ready for msn messenger, aol, etc.
from alykat2006, www.shopping.com
per another comment elsewhere may even work on mac.
from alykat2006, www.shopping.com
auto-focus.
from www.amazon.com
although this product does not specifically mention mac compatibility it works fine with skype.
from www.amazon.com
this small, easy to use, high quality web cam does everything as claimed and it can be mounted or set on it's stable base anywhere within the cords 5 foot reach.

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Positives: Good Performance, Easy To Use, Nice Picture Quality, Personal Web Camera

4 RECOMMENDED by 278 people for OVERALL

Creative Technology Live Camera Video IM Pro EF:

$58.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
"i purchased this product for my leopard equiped mac, only to realize that it doesnt work with macs!
from camchick from england, www.circuitcity.com
but this product was so easy i hooked it up and it was running in minutes the picture quality is amazing and now i can talk and see the people im talking to, i would highly recommend this product!
from camchick from england, www.circuitcity.com
this product is amazing i was so excited when i got it because i have no idea how to hook anything up to the computer but this product was so easy i hooked it up and it was running in minutes the
from Mike from Reno, NV, clickfrom.buy.com
periodically it needs to be unplugged and then plugged in at the start of a skype (for instance) web session to get the microphone to work, but that is a small inconvenience.
from Jimmy from Boston, MA, clickfrom.buy.com
the only problem that i had was that the camera would cover part of my laptop lcd when it is mounted there.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Nice Performance, Good Picture Quality, Personal Web Camera

5 RECOMMENDED by 103 people for OVERALL

Logitech QuickCam Vision Pro Personal

$131.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
found this to be an excellent high quality product and primarily use it with skype to converse with 4-year old granddaughter who lives in denver and otherwise see only once or twice a year.
from www.amazon.com
this product listing is a bit misleading in that the mac can't really take advantage of the high resolution of this camera.
from www.amazon.com
great product, easy to use, does what it is supposed to do!
from www.amazon.com
i just got this camera to use with skype, however is there any way you can use it for snapshots?
from www.amazon.com
the camera is recognized by ichat and skype, but it is not recognized by other 'skype-like' programs such as oovoo .....

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Positives: Easy To Use, Nice Performance, Nice Picture Quality, Personal Web Camera

Microsoft Life Cam Vx-5000 Usb Green In Personal

$42.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.tigerdirect.com
the picture quality is perfect; doesn't skip frames or lag at all at full resolution (640x480, 30fps) however, i had to give features a 4 because the camera doesn't come with many features.
from MrsDoeg from Winter Park, Florida, www.circuitcity.com
it was a breeze to set up and the picture quality is way better than i had expected.
from Ginger from Richm, www.circuitcity.com
the web copy doesn't specify, but this webcam does have a microphone.
from www.tigerdirect.com
the ''fun effects'' are really basic, but it's okay for kids, i guess.
from TheCaretaker91, www.newegg.com
i use it for skype and its the best camera ive ever had cons: the little button on the top is non programable

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Positives: Excellent Performance, Easy To Use, Good Picture Quality, Personal Web Camera

Logitech QuickCam Connect Personal

$30.00 Est. at Amazon

from A Customer from Chicago, Illinois, clickfrom.buy.com
hooked up the camera with ease and downloaded skype and installed it.
from Julio from Port Saint Lucie, FL, www.circuitcity.com
i am so glad i bought this web cam, so easy to install and easy to use it, i recommend it, and for the price you cannot go wrong.
from danmen from Alabama, www.circuitcity.com
it installs easily on vista and worked with skype flawlessly.
from A Customer from Charlotte, NC, clickfrom.buy.com
she isn't good with computers and with a little direction we were chat'n it up on skype in no time.
from A Customer from California, clickfrom.buy.com
it also set up more easily than the logitech deluxe webcam on skype.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Nice Performance, Nice Picture Quality, Personal Web Camera

Guillemot Entry-level webcam

$28.00 Est. at Amazon

from ArchAngelMai from Elgin, SC, clickfrom.buy.com
we use it on skype and the quality is superb and the the lights on the camera are really helpful for seeing her beautiful face in the dark.
from gxbacher from Wayen, NJ, clickfrom.buy.com
i plugged it in, clipped it on, and it worked right from the start (i use skype).
from A Customer from Greenville, South Carolina, clickfrom.buy.com
camera was easy to get up and running.
from A Customer from Vero Beach, FL, clickfrom.buy.com
no sharpness whatsoever.
from Erik C. from Manalapan, NJ, clickfrom.buy.com
this hercules webcam was easy to set up.

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Positives: Nice Performance, Nice Picture Quality, Easy To Use, Personal Web Camera

Sony SNC-Z20N Network Camera

$961.00 Est. at Amazon

from PAPITO from CUBA, www.circuitcity.com
click and open as administrator) follow the windows installer steps at the end not the logitech's steps when downloading the camera( and make sure you have the new msn messengero the new skype .
from Brian from Michigan, www.circuitcity.com
it works very well on skype, and pretty goodon yahoo, aim, and msn.
from DJ from South Florida, www.circuitcity.com
couldn't get it to work so downloaded skype from the selections and it worked fine.
from Dee from Chesapeake, VA, www.circuitcity.com
i like how it fits easily into my laptop carrying case so it is always with the computer.
from Brian from Michigan, www.circuitcity.com
i've got a gateway laptop computer, and it was very easy to set-up and i've been using it alot for local, national, and intercontinential video chats to my friends and family in different states and

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Positives: Great Performance, Easy To Use, Great Picture Quality, Network Camera

Creative Technology Live Cam Optia Pro Network

$86.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
the camera works plug-and-play both with windows xp and with ubuntu 8.10 intrepid (tested it with skype), so no installation is required.
from N/A, www.newegg.com
the video quality is excellent, and the built in mic provides clear sound on the other end.i also like the mount, it fits any width screen from my desktop pc to my laptop.
from www.amazon.com
i also like the mount, it fits my thicker lcd desktop monitor and my laptop screen.
from www.amazon.com
the mount is designed so that it works both with thin laptop lcds and with thicker desktop lcds, but it's not very stable on laptops, in that it tends to fall off if i move /shake my laptop.
from www.amazon.com
it is not compatible with the mac osx operating system itself.

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Positives: Great Performance, Nice Picture Quality, Easy To Use, Network Camera

Microsoft LifeCam VX-5500 Personal

Microsoft Microsoft LifeCam VX-5500 (White) Personal Web Camera

$49.00 Est. at Amazon

from lt.dell.com
it is easy to use and set up.
from www.amazon.com
i find it difficult to use with my laptop because you cannot put the camera or top of the laptop screen, well , you can set it on top of the screen but it is not very stable.
from www.amazon.com
the product works fine, also takes still photos and allows you to record audio (only) files using its microphone.
from www.amazon.com
i like to keep things as simple as possible and for the purpose i would be using this for, this product works very well.
from www.amazon.com
most users buying this camera, i'd think, should just consider the other bonuses of it over it though given you likely bought it for the combination of microphone and camera.

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Positives: Great Performance, Easy To Use, Excellent Picture Quality, Personal Web Camera

Trendware Wireless Pan&Tilt Inet Camera Web Cam

$232.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
Just a warning to anyone contemplating mixing this camera with the older Trendnet cameras (IP-100W or IP-400W).
from MJ, www.newegg.com
Pros: Bought to replace previous IP400 camera - difference is like night and day.
from Steve, www.newegg.com
Supports mirroring, multi camera recording, motion detection, email and FTP alerts, turn off indicator lights, 8 configurable "favorite" camera locations.
from mick, www.newegg.com
Comes with useful bits for mounting camera.
from Ry, www.newegg.com
I have had no problems and the camera's software has great features.

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Positives: Network Camera, Interface Type: LAN (RJ-45)

Creative Technology Live Cam Notebook Pro FR

$56.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
it's handy, has a pouch to carry around, love the short cable (it is meant for a notebook!!!) and the clip is tight enough for my acer laptop.
from www.amazon.com
i like the smart face tracking and the powergrip keeps it secure on the laptop.
from www.amazon.com
also, the little clip holds the webcam on a laptop quite securely, and though it doesn't turn left or right, you can easily place it left or right on the laptop.
from www.amazon.com
importantly for me, this creative cam works fine with yahoo messenger.
from www.amazon.com
real nice laptop webcam...

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Positives: Personal Web Camera, Interface Type: USB, Audio Support: Built In Microphone, Included Accessories: Microphone,Headset

Creative Technology Live! Cam Video IM VF0350

$35.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
what's not so great:?web cams in general are a bit pricey "i use this camera for skype and i also use it with getware's webcam live.
from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?plug and paly, easy to use, built in microphone what's not so great:?nothing.
from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?very easy to set up.
from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?very easy to set up and use.
from www.bestbuy.com
no problems using skype.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Excellent Picture Quality, Good Performance, Personal Web Camera

Unibrain Fire-i Personal

$134.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
it works with ichat, skype, and a few other video-phone services.
from Xerolooper, www.newegg.com
even with minor inconveniences the picture quality pushes it back up to 5 stars.
from www.amazon.com
i use a usb headset for audio; this camera doesn't have the [often useless] built-in microphone that most usb cameras come with.
from M.C., www.newegg.com
did tested with that on skype.com.
from www.amazon.com
i've been using the fire-i on my mac mini for about a year.

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Positives: Nice Performance, Great Picture Quality, Personal Web Camera, Interface Type: Firewire

Logitech Refer Lg-960-000011 Web Cam

$35.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
the only thing i didn't really like is that it is a little difficult to hook up to aim, and skype, because the program doesn't read the camera right away, you have to go in and fix the settings.
from www.amazon.com
the only negative -at least using it with small dell notebook - seems to be the clip that does not secure camera to the edge of notebook very well!
from www.amazon.com
the only bad point is the manual focus, that's for saying that the camera worth its price for sure, i recommand it for all the chats and voip!
from www.amazon.com
good product, fits well on laptop.
from www.amazon.com
great product for laptops.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Good Performance, Good Picture Quality, Personal Web Camera

Toshiba IK-WR01A

$667.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.pcnation.com
pros easy to install, clear viewing, good color cons programing difficult, have trouble using remote comuter access comment very prompt shipping, would do business with this supplier again
from www.amazon.com
i have on average in a two year period and 4 camera installations for different clients contacted toshiba 8 or 9 times for advanced help in implementing web integrations, as well as some basic
from www.amazon.com
firefox, macs, linux need not apply, it wont work for you.
from www.amazon.com
setup was easy on our internal network.
from www.amazon.com
great product, best of what's to be found upnow !

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Positives: Network Camera, Interface Type: LAN (RJ-45)

Trendware TRENDnet TV IP201 Network camera color

$150.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.newegg.com
focus isn't automatic, you may have to view it remotely and then turn the focus lens ring to get a better picture.
from www.newegg.com
the web interface is clean and easy to use.
from www.newegg.com
the documentation basically stinks!
from www.newegg.com
plug and play, easy to use.
from www.newegg.com
other thoughts: i may try to return to newegg anyway, but i've been in situations like this with them before, and they basically say "to bad".

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Positives: Great Picture Quality, Great Range, Network Camera, Interface Type: LAN (RJ-45)

Creative Technology Cam Optia AF Personal

$94.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i tested it with skype then even put it on my windowsill to record my bird feeder.
from www.amazon.com
note that i did try to install this camera on an older laptop, an ibm thinkpad a20p running xp home.
from www.amazon.com
what i like most about this cam is that it's easy, straight forward and top quality.
from www.amazon.com
other than this, the software allows you to do what you need to do, but it seems overly complicated for a simple webcam.
from www.amazon.com
it was really easy to set-up and i was amazed at just how clear the picture was.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Excellent Range, Excellent Picture Quality, Personal Web Camera

Microsoft LifeCam Show Webcam

$74.00 Est. at Amazon

from lt.dell.com
great with skype.
from www.amazon.com
however, i have thought that it would be even better if i could enjoy high quality video over the messenger or any video conferencing software.
from www.amazon.com
newer macbooks may have a camera, but for all of the rest of us, the microsoft lifecam works with skype, ichat and looks like all of the other chat programs.
from www.amazon.com
i compared it side by side with the built in webcam on a 2008 dell xps notebook, both set to the same resolution and on the default settings.
from www.amazon.com
it takes a pretty decent tug or pull on the cord to shift the webcam significantly--i've got the cord bundled on the back of my laptop.

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Positives: Nice Picture Quality, Easy To Use, Excellent Performance, Personal Web Camera

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Creative Technology Live Camera Video IM Pro EF:

Logitech QuickCam Vision Pro Personal

Microsoft Life Cam Vx-5000 Usb Green In Personal

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