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    Able to turn the Dell 1420's Webcam into a 240 degree turning one? (like Asus)

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by DRTH_STi, Aug 5, 2007.

  1. DRTH_STi

    DRTH_STi can't.stop.buying.laptops

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    Hey....is this a possibility?

    Can we turn the WEbcam on the 1420 into a rotating one?

    Looks like it's pretty impossible as it is built into the screen but has anyone heard of that?

    It would be great to record a professor while the person is lecturing...
     
    DRTH_STi, Aug 5, 2007
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  2. matt_h1

    matt_h1 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    You could return your 1420 and buy the F8 or V2 from Asus? that sounds like a good option :D
     
    matt_h1, Aug 5, 2007
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  3. ?yasutahw

    ?yasutahw Notebook Consultant

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    mate could you find any place in australia to buy the new asus f8 or v1?
     
    ?yasutahw, Aug 5, 2007
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  4. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The 1420's webcam, and like the others are molded into the bezel, so unless you modify it yourself, or buy an external webcam(which kills the point of the webcam in the first place), it won't happen.

    The thing about 240 degree webcams are they, depending on personal taste, can either be really sharp and attractive, or horribly ugly. I find it sharp and sleek myself :p
     
    coriolis, Aug 5, 2007
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  5. matt_h1

    matt_h1 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    No, Hence why I have a preorder with international shipping placed with ExcaliburPC.
     
    matt_h1, Aug 5, 2007
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    squeakygeek Notebook Consultant

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    Sure, pick up a pair of these and have at it!
     
    squeakygeek, Aug 5, 2007
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