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    Need a Webcam

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by boomhower, Aug 19, 2008.

  1. boomhower

    boomhower Notebook Evangelist

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    I need a webcam. Its sole purpose in life is going to be skype for when I am out of town. I am debating between the Logitech Quickcam Deluxe and the Pro. This is going to be on my X61 so the Microsoft cam's, even though I prefer there form factor, are out due to them not being able to fit on top of the LCD(at least according to the reviews I have seen). I refuse to buy anything from Creative so they are out as well. I am open to other brands if anyone has any recommendations.

    But between the Deluxe and Pro will I notice any difference through Skype? Is it a $20 difference? Any thoughts or opinions are appreciated.
     
    boomhower, Aug 19, 2008
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  2. boomhower

    boomhower Notebook Evangelist

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    bump for the mourning crowd
     
    boomhower, Aug 20, 2008
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  3. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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  4. X2P

    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    Q cam Pros are nice. My gf has one. Personally I Use the Qcan AF or somthing simar.. follows you around.

    Both use same lens technology as well as the notebook version and have stunning quality
     
    X2P, Aug 20, 2008
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  5. boomhower

    boomhower Notebook Evangelist

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    Every product from Creative I have tried has been plagued by horribe drivers and buggy software. So due to the fitment issues of the MS cams that pretty much just leaves the Logitech products.
     
    boomhower, Aug 20, 2008
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    radyoactive Notebook Consultant

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    d4nz0r Notebook Evangelist

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    My mother got a free generic webcam with a pair of contact lenses if that helps :p
     
    d4nz0r, Aug 20, 2008
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