Advantages: Produces a really good quality picture Disadvantages: Expensive and sometimes struggles in low light conditions
The LogitechQuickcam Pro 9000 is an excellent webcam that produces a really crisp and clear picture at the other end. The camera is fairly expensive but worth the cost.
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The webcam
An instillation CD
Instruction manual
When your ready to install the software, dont do it from the CD, as several other reviews have commented on problems with the CD, instead go to the logitech website and download it from there. If you want all the features then dont plug the webcam in until the software tells you to.
The instruction manual is not really needed, as operation of the webcam is so easy.
The webcams image quality is really good in conversation with skype according to my friend in China. The picture ...
Advantages: Great picture quality, good software support, easy to use and install. Disadvantages: I've not found many, At first difficult to use the universal stand instead of clip.
I've used webcams before, but only briefly, this was my first real camera, that I could call mine and I love it. I use Skype frequently to make video calls and this camera is perfect, although the quality at the other end of the call is often more to do with the internet speed. I found the software that accompanies this camera excellent it has resolution settings and even funny characters that track your face, I mean you can be a lion or the sky! What more do you need? One other excellent feature I found myself using was the video recording, Its perfect for making youtube videos or that personal e-mail to that someone special so the know they're worth more than just words. The applications are perfect for whatever you need. You don't know it yet but you need this camera, buy it enjoy it and know your safe with in the hands ...
Advantages: almost invisible when attactched to tft monitor Disadvantages: none really
Having being persuaded to get a cam so the grandkids can see me when we chat on msn, i started looking around with little or no idea what i was looking for.
My wife nearly had kittens when i told her i had paid £55 pound for this technological wonder, She soon produced the trusty argos catalogue to show me that i could have had a webcam for £12.
Both of us now though are glad we purchased the logitechquickcam as we are constantly told by people we have spoken to on msn how clear and constant our cam is compared to others.
The one thing i was glad of over and above everything was the ease of connection because it was my first cam i was prepared to have to call up my son for help but it was so simple to install and very very easy to adjust the settings to achieve the best picture.
The cam itself has the following specs ...
Product Information for "Logitech Quickcam Chat for Skype" »
General
MPN
961556-0510, 961556-0310
Device Type
Web camera
Localisation
Belgium, Albania, Israel, Iceland, Macedonia, Middle East, Africa, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Turkey, Austria, France, Germany, Switzerland, Corsica
Camera
Type
Colour
Video Capture
352 x 288 @ 30 fps
Still Image
640 x 480
Features
Skype compatible
Image sensor
Type
CMOS
Effective Pixels
352 x 288
Lens construction
Focus Adjustment
Manual
Interfaces
Computer Interface
USB
Expansion / connectivity
Interfaces
1 x USB - 4 PIN USB Type A
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories
Headset, monitor mount
Cables Included
1 x USB cable - 1.8 m
Certified for Windows Vista
Certified for Windows Vista software and devices have undergone compatibility tests for ease-of-use, better performance and enhanced security.
Colour
White, blue
Software / system requirements
Software Included
Logitech QuickCam, ArcSoft Collage Creator, QuickCapture, HP Photosmart Essential
OS Required
Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP
Peripheral / Interface Devices
Sound card, CD-ROM, speakers
System Requirements Details
Pentium III - 1 GHz - RAM 128 MB - HD 200 MB
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support
2 years warranty
Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - 2 years
Manufacturer's product description
Start communicating with friends and family in three easy steps - simply install the software, plug in the camera, and you're ready to enter the world of Internet communications! The QuickCam Chat for Skype features an attractive blue faceplate and a quality bundled headset.
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