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Logitech Quickcam Orbit AF

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from N/A, www.newegg.com
when using it with skype it will randomly shut the camera off during a video call.
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i bought this camera as replacement for an older logitech model, and i use it mainly for video calls via skype.
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i use it for personal as well as for conference calls.
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we've used it for calls between us and family in the us and abroad and it's almost like being with them.
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i use it for conference calls where we share whiteboards and the picture quality is fantastic.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Good Performance, Good Picture Quality

2 RECOMMENDED by 11 people for CALL

Microsoft Life Cam Vx-5000 Usb Green In Personal

$44.00 Est. at Amazon

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i settled for the microsoft web cam and it has worked perfectly for my intended perpose which is video phone calls using skype.
from john, www.newegg.com
the lifecam configuration software while not connected to the internet) after trying unsuccessfully to change the frequency and resolution we had to call microsoft and sit on hold for about an hour.
from skype-user, www.newegg.com
skype found it right away and it fired right up with first and every call.- good video (less blur than built-in)- fast connection- no drivers need (i have xp) cons: minor - the mounting is good
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it is more than sufficient for video-calls with my fiance.
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i use yahoo messenger to make video calls and it works ok.

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

3 RECOMMENDED by 9 people for CALL

Creative Labs Live! Cam Laptop

$42.00 Est. at Amazon

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 Stu from New Bern, NC, clickfrom.buy.com
compared to a regular phone call, it's like going from am radio to color tv.
from happygrl from Florida, www.circuitcity.com
it sounds better than my phone, and if he calls me i tell him to get on the computer and skype me.
from www.amazon.com
when that happened, i just ended the skype call, and called back and the problem was fixed -- who knows, those 2 instances could have been a skype-related issue and not one pertaining to the camera
from Naren from Naugatuck ,CT, clickfrom.buy.com
this webcam is very good for using voice chat-sound quality is better then talking on phone even for international calls,video quality is good too..

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

4 RECOMMENDED by 10 people for CALL

Logitech QuickCam Pro

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from www.mwave.com
after installing the skype software, it recognized the camera right away, and the test-call went well.
from STagoreK from Jersey City,NJ, www.circuitcity.com
only thing is save yourself the hours of trouble i went through, the software logitech includes does not work with the newskype, it will freeze after 15 seconds into a call.
from www.datavis.com
with skype 3.6, now in beta, this camera, and logitech's qc1150 or later driver, you will get 640x480 video at very high frame rates on free skype calls.
from A Customer from San Jose, CA, clickfrom.buy.com
it's really amazing feature and very useful for the conference call.
from www.amazon.com
the other aspect of this product that i loved is its image quality, especially in regards to how well it adjusts the image based on the light and also how when you are on a skype call and you move,

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Positives: Excellent Performance, Easy To Use, Great Picture Quality

5 RECOMMENDED by 3 people for CALL

Microsoft LifeCam Show Webcam

$61.00 Est. at Amazon

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i have yet to call the company to ask about it, but when a product doesn't work right off the bat, and you need to start calling customer service, it irks me.
from www.amazon.com
the fun part (if you can call it that) about the lifecam show was finding all of the great little magnetic connection/mounting options available.
from www.amazon.com
as it is easily removed to say, show the newest lego creation in detail, and then replaced it works very well for video phone calls.
from www.amazon.com
i use it for making skype calls and aim messaging and have tried some flash-based chat rooms.

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

Logitech Quickcam Communicate Deluxe

$89.00 Est. at Amazon

from PurestAV from Holden, ME, www.circuitcity.com
the only drawback if one could call it such is that the cam is designed to be hung on either an lcd monitor or notebook screen.
from CamScott from Olive Branch, MS, www.circuitcity.com
built-in microphone is adequate for calls but is on the sensitive side.
from www.amazon.com
i would highly recommend this product to anyone who wants to enjoy video calling to friends and family.
from www.amazon.com
the kids love it and i like this a lot better than plain phone calls.
from www.amazon.com
i purchased this camera for use with skype to make video calls to distant friends and family.

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

Logitech QuickCam Vision Pro Personal

$131.00 Est. at Amazon

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you can use a third party little app called webcamtweaker.app to capture movies from this camera.
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i've used it flawlessly with skype video calls and the picture quality and audio quality are outstanding.
from N/A, www.newegg.com
firmware) controlled autozoom and auto light level adjustment (logitech calls it rightlight2).
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just so glad it works, cuz we originally bought a different brand from the store that said it was compatible with mac and after an hour or trying to set it up and calling mac support we had learned
from www.amazon.com
apparently, all my friends aren't online that much--or don't have the time or desire for video calls--but this model works on my g4 mac--!!

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

Creative Technology Live Camera Video IM Pro EF:

$59.00 Est. at Amazon

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 Stu from New Bern, NC, clickfrom.buy.com
compared to a regular phone call, it's like going from am radio to color tv.
from phillies from Bethel, PA, www.circuitcity.com
it has a really stupic program called sightspeed that makes people register with it so u can talk to them.
from A Customer from Rockville, MD, clickfrom.buy.com
my piii windows 2000 machine is able to use skype video calling with this camera.
from Naren from Naugatuck ,CT, clickfrom.buy.com
this webcam is very good for using voice chat-sound quality is better then talking on phone even for international calls,video quality is good too..

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

Microsoft LifeCam VX-5500 Personal

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

$49.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i was a little worried that a microsoft product would try to take over, but i was easily able to make skype my default rather than windows live call.
from www.amazon.com
i call tech support.

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

Trendware TRENDnet TV IP201 Network camera color

$149.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.newegg.com
i called trendnet before i ordered the product, so i new what to expect, but anything more than about 30'-40' away is kinda blurry.
from www.newegg.com
so called trendnet support and staff said they used to do streamline video, but the company decided to remove the feature.
from www.newegg.com
i called tech support and they confirmed that the webcam server will not sent the email alert without the help of the ipview program.
from www.newegg.com
other thoughts: i called trendnet tech support to ask about the motion detect option, i was put on hold for 15mins and the guy came back with the quick answer of "no you need ipview running to get
from Scott Networks, www.newegg.com
pros: none cons: called tech support ordered 5 of these.

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

Microsoft LIFECAM VX-7000 Personal

$75.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
the only moderately annoying issue is when you press the button on the camera (in windoze), a pop up appears saying "...call button only works with windows live messenger, do you want to install it
from www.amazon.com
my wife has the same one and utilizes it for global business conference calls.
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i can see my family when i call
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the software that comes with the camera is limited to drivers and a very simple "playskool-like" camera recording program, with the cartoony buttons and foolish animated cartoon overlay features that
from www.amazon.com
quality is very good for a webcam, assuming you use windows live messenger, which has a built in video codec that supports these models well - i noticed that other video call im's, such as aim,

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

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