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    standalone webcam for notebook

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Rottie, Oct 6, 2007.

  1. Rottie

    Rottie Notebook Consultant

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    Which one is better or better quality for notebook? I like Creative webcam but some of it will not work with Vista.

    Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks Pro is any good?
     
    Rottie, Oct 6, 2007
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  2. Outrigger

    Outrigger SupaStar Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    go with a logitech one.
     
    Outrigger, Oct 6, 2007
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  3. jetstar

    jetstar Notebook Deity

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    The Logitech Quickcam for Notebooks Pro is an excellent choice. I'd definitely recommend it.
     
    jetstar, Oct 9, 2007
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  4. thnksfrthmmrs

    thnksfrthmmrs Notebook Evangelist

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    Definitely Logitech
     
    thnksfrthmmrs, Oct 9, 2007
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  5. chipper3152

    chipper3152 Notebook Consultant

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    the creative ones are not really that good, ive had experiences with them
     
    chipper3152, Oct 9, 2007
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  6. Mr.Ric

    Mr.Ric Notebook Guru

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    Be carefull with the logitech quickcam pro camera, there are two different models with very similar names. Both are very good though.

    Logitech quickcam pro for notebooks - New model, higher resolution and smaller.
    Logitech quickcam for notebooks pro - Older model.

    Also there are reports of the higher end logitech cameras not working well with skype (but fine with other software). I only received mine yesterday and haven't had a chance to test it so if you're a skype user this is something you might want to consider.
     
    Mr.Ric, Oct 10, 2007
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    RasBastard Notebook Consultant

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    The older model quickcam pro is actually quite a great webcam, its worth the money, just don't pay full price for it, I got mine on sale and love the thing. Do go with the newer model if you can find it as it does have better optics and higher native resolutions( up to 8MP interpolated, 2MP standard as opposed to 1.3MP on the older model.)
     
    RasBastard, Oct 10, 2007
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  8. Mr.Ric

    Mr.Ric Notebook Guru

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    I can vouch for the new model! The quality on it is fantastic even with low light levels.
     
    Mr.Ric, Oct 10, 2007
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    Mr.Ric Notebook Guru

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    Hmmm. Had a chance to really use my logitech quickcam pro last night and I can vouch that it does not work with skype as others have said. I've got all the latest drivers/software. The video conversation will last about 10-15s, then the picture freezes and you need to restart the call to get another 15s of video. It does work really well with msn however.

    My temporary solution is to run msn and skype, using msn to transmit the video and skype for the sound (I find has much higher sound quality then msn).

    Apparently skype are aware of the problem and are working to fix it.
     
    Mr.Ric, Oct 11, 2007
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