Advantages: Cheap, relatively simple, adequate pictures for basic use Disadvantages: Slightly confusing choice of operating interface, don't expect bells and whistles for this price
...range, I settled on the Creative NX for just under £20. Comments suggested it was basic, but perfectly adequate for my intended use.
I’ve never owned a webcam before and though I spend a lot of time on the computer (email/web-surfing/essay writing) I’d consider myself far from a techno geek. This review is probably best aimed at those, like myself, considering purchasing a first webcam and wondering if this bottom of the range budget model is enough ... ...the way, is it’s fine for me)
The first thing that struck me about the camera was how small it was. To be honest, I had dimensions, and should’ve worked it out, but for some reason I expected larger. It looks like the Ciao picture, and even with the stand (about half of it) is only about 5” tall, 2” wide and 4” deep. It looked a bit plastic and flimsy, which wasn’t reassuring at first.
The stand, in particular, looked breakable. The rear leg is ...
a-true-ben 09.06.2004
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Advantages: Cheap, easy to use, decent image quality Disadvantages: Image quality can be poor in low quality light
...I ended up choosing the Creative WebCam NX as it was reasonably cheap at £23 (and I believe it's now under £20 at amazon.co.uk) and that was a price I thought was completely reasonable.
Installation was simplicity itself and all was explained clearly in the multi-language Quick Start manual. The actual user's manual is included in PDF format on the installation CD and is well written with plenty of diagrams and information.
The NX comes with a ... ...Center Lite which, like most Creative software, is pretty ugly, but does its job exceedingly well and it's also easy to use and covers both video and still pictures.
Image quality will depend on a lot of factors. Resolution is a main factor and I've found that video and pictures tend to be fuzzy and a bit blurry at the highest resolution (640 x 480), although given what its primary use is, I don't have a problem with that. Images at lower resolutions ...
TheDuke 22.06.2004
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Advantages: Cheap,easy to use,decent image quality. Disadvantages: image quality can be poor in bad light.
...world).I ended up choosing the creative webcam nx as it was reasonably cheap at £20.
Installation was simplicity itself and all was explained clearly in the multi language quick start manual.The actual users manual is incuded in pdf format on the installation cd and is well written with plenty of diagrams and information.
The nx comes with a fairly long lead(about 5 foot)meaning that it doesn,t even have to be sitting on top of your pc or if your ... ...cam center lite which,like most creative software,is pretty ugly.But does its job exceedingly well and its also easy to use and covers both video and still pictures.
Image quality will depend on alot of factors.Resolution is the main factor and i,ve found that video and pictures tend to be fuzzy and abit blurry at the highest resolution(640x480)I dont have a problem with that.Images at lower resolutions(are sharper,although smaller).
Lighting is ...
daviemac 13.09.2006
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Advantages: Crisp Pictures Disadvantages: Feels a bit too plasticy
Having bought this to replacing an ageing and substard cam im quite impressed. The picture quality on this little camera is superb.
It has a decent sized resolution at 640*480 and takes quality pictures at a good size and not a piddly little picture that nobody can see. Not that many people will want to see my ugly face on their but nevermind eh.
The camera itself can auto-adjust to try and get the best picture possible, granted it's not always ... ...a piece of hardware which costs around £20/£25.
The camera itself is easy to install itself, it's just Plug and play but the software is a different matter. What they don't tell you on the installation is you have to install the software from the disk (you have to actually view the files on the disk) there is no option from the main menu to install it.
The software that comes with it very easy to use although compression rates arent that good and ...
Gaspanic 12.01.2004
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Advantages: Cheap, Versatile and perfect for minimal use, such as msn messenger and similar Disadvantages: None
After being dissapointed with my previous web camera, i decided it was time to choose another. Since having to make a worthwile decision on choosing a web camera for use over the internet, i can not be ashamed at all. As soon as using the web cam, the resolution stunned me, in the manner that it was excellent. The clarity of the picture was magnificant! So far, i have only used the cam for the internet, and i endeavo to use all of the other functions ... ...clear, detailed booklet to guide you all the way through. A contents page is provided to enable a more efficient guide through the installation process and the booklet.
This web cam can be purchased for £13.93 from PC world, and many other places at a similar price. You get what you buy!
In short, if you are quering whether or not to purchase this cam, go ahead and do so, you shall definately not be ashamed. ...
cptnmush 07.08.2005 (08.08.2005)
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well this product is very good for its price and is definatly value for money, it provides a very good quality picture and works with alot of instant chat programs like msn messenger and yahoo messenger.
i was happy with the price i paid, wasnt sure at the time - i'd seen some pretty cheap and cheap looking cameras but decided i would try this one, i bought it in dixons electronics store for £20 but i still wasnt sure what the overall cam quality ... ...to install, its a quick setup and you can have it working in less than 10 minuites.
the thing that threw me off this product a bit was the packaging, i think it needs a bit more information about the camera and a few more pictures on the box.
the shape of the camera is pretty good, one leg is adjustable and the camera head spins around so you should be able to find a really good position for it, it also has a focus finder on the front of the camera. ...
greatscot 23.09.2004
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Advantages: allows your friends to see you on the internet and it is cheap with a good design. Disadvantages: not the best picture quality, occasionly pauses whilst in use and has a poor colour sensity
This webcam is good in the fact that it is cheap and does its purpose, allowing you to be seen on the internet. However if your looking for a webcam with a good picture quality then this is not the webcam for you. The picture is either too bright or too dark and not of good resoloution. The camera has got a very nice and sleek design when you look at it which looks quite cool. Very easy to set up as you just literally plug the camera into the USB ...
stagsrule77 29.11.2005
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Advantages: It's easy to use and has a very clear picture Disadvantages: It doesn't have a timer or a built in microphone
I think this is a really good webcam, I've had a couple and this is the best one. Especially for the price that it is. It has a very clear picture and, unlike other cams, when you change the image size the picture you see changes to that size so you can see exactly what your picture will look like. So, I would recomend this webcam to anyone wanting a clear, easy to use webcam. I really like this webcam and it is much better than the logitech webcams ...
kaylzybaby 26.06.2005
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