10 Best Webcams for Desktops
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Out of thousands of reviews for 132 products, over 300 people recommended Webcams specifically for Desktops. These 10 are the most highly recommended products we found.
Microsoft LifeCam VX3000 Personal
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$19 - $80
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33 People Recommend
"the primary reason we purchased this product is that it seemed to be the only one we saw which synched up with microsoft 2000 pro - most others we looked at only worked with xp and up.…" - Dave from Denver area at Circuitcity.com "this product works really great on the xp...i just install the software and plug the camera n im on my way to the word 'enjoy!!!'.…" - ehmms from Chicago,IL. at Circuitcity.com "if you want a quality pc camera without spending 200 dollars - this is a wonderful option.…" - dushkie from brooklyn,ny at Circuitcity.com |
Creative Labs Live! Cam Laptop
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$18 - $65
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26 People Recommend
"i am using this with my tablet laptop which is runnung on windows xp tablet.…" - Chinnu from Bellevue, WA at Circuitcity.com "there seems to be some 'bugs' in the audio sending-receiving when using the pc-to-pc video conferencing function.the software is intuitive and well designed.…" - Jim Grie from Raleigh, NC at Circuitcity.com "i purchased this laptop cam before leaving on a trip along with another creative labs desktop cam for home.…" - S from Raleigh, NC at Circuitcity.com |
Creative Technology Live Camera Video IM Pro EF:
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$45 - $47
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25 People Recommend
"if you have a pc though, buy this product.…" - Bestbuy.com User "summary: the creative live cam video im pro is a pc camera which is best used as an internet video phone so that you can talk and see your friends and family with live video over the internet.…" - Thenerds.net User "market which is moderately cheap and gives quality at that price.i like motion detection feature of it.adjustible clip fits well with laptop and desktops.so all the more reason to buy this webcam.…" - Thenerds.net User |
Logitech Quickcam Fusion color Hi-Speed USB
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$35 - $55
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20 People Recommend
"the rubber base is bendable and fits perfectly on a desktop flat panel monitor as well as a notebook making this a perfect web cam to simply unplug and take along with your notebook.…" - Mwave.com User "i'm very happy with the quality of the video and sound, as well as how the camera sits securely on my desktop monitor.…" - Mwave.com User "fusion is awsome guys!each pc in my house has a logitech fusion webcam.i always tell my friends about it .…" - Comegato from at Circuitcity.com |
Logitech 961401 Personal
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$40
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18 People Recommend
"they are really accurate though and it is pretty hard to make the camera effects mess up i've read a lot about windows xp conflicts and more recently hp computer media center conflicts and i have an…" - Ouch from Missouri at Circuitcity.com "the price was very good (only $20 after the rebate), it arrived in just a few days, and i had no problems installing the software (running windows xp).…" - Stuart from Highland Park, Il at Buy.com "i actually purchased it for my desktop since the price was so good.…" - Michael from NC at Buy.com |
Logitech QuickCam Pro
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15 People Recommend
"the icon picture might make it look large, but in reality, it's really small and compact.desktop stand:this is perfect because you do not have to clip the camera to the top of my lcd notebook.…" - Datavis.com User "the package include a desktop stand that you can attach camera to the top; or you can clip it the camera's monitor.…" - Mwave.com User "however, i purchased this product for use on both my notebook, and desktop- when i'm not mobile.…" - Tigerdirect.com User |
Logitech Quickcam Ultra Vision Personal
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$64 - $165
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14 People Recommend
"i purchased this web cam as an add on to my xps-410 and found it easy to install.…" - Dell.com User "they are really accurate though and it is pretty hard to make the camera effects mess up i've read a lot about windows xp conflicts and more recently hp computer media center conflicts and i have an…" - Ouch from Missouri at Circuitcity.com "the only problem i've had with it is the poor quality of the software and drivers--my computer (with a fresh installation of windows xp sp2) often locks up with a bsod while using any application…" - Mwave.com User |
Microsoft LIFECAM VX-1000
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$16 - $30
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8 People Recommend
"just remember it’s manual focus so from time to time you’ll have to adjust, that but not too often, so if you want nice stills and nice videos with your xp pc or vista, without spending too much…" - Mwave.com User "overall, i am happy with this webcam, it works flawlessly with my windows xp.…" - Mwave.com User "i'm in the market for a new pc and also read that for vista you need to download separate drivers from the ms website.…" - Mwave.com User |
Microsoft Xbox Live Vision Camera Bundle
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8 People Recommend
"the manual for the camera claims that it is plug-and-play for windows xp and above, but apparently that doesn't include vista.…" - Amazon.com User "i rarely use the camera since the only game i have for it is uno (which came with the bundle) but you can also use this camera as a webcam on your pc.…" - Amazon.com User "the cam can be used on either pc or 360 so it's pretty verasatile.doesn't look too bad on top of my big screen.…" - Newegg.com User |
Logitech Quickcam Orbit AF
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7 People Recommend
"nice desktop stand ..the cam follows you when you move around ..its a great cam but costly one.…" - Buydig.com User "the camera works excellent on a pc due to the included software, which allows you to control the auto-tracking function as well as zoom and many digital effects to add to your image.…" - Amazon.com User "the stick extension is a fantastic idea for desktops and is a mini-usb cable incased in a hard plastic tube.…" - Amazon.com User |
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