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Creative Quick Cam Pro

my review of Creative Quick Cam Pro

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Logitech QuickCam Orbit MP...

Logitech QuickCam Orbit MP Webcam is so insanely cool

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Logitech QuickCam Pro 5000

Logitech QuickCam Pro 5000 review

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A great quickcam to take...

A great quickcam to take those Video Expo reviews

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This review is about the Logitech Quick cam Communication STX, this web cam...

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This is a review of the Logitech QuickCam communicate STX

 
Microsoft Web Cam 3000 Review

Microsoft Web Cam 3000 Review

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Review of Logitech Quickcam Communicate STX

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Logitech Communicate STX...

This is a review of a great webcam from Logitech. It has clear pictures and...

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Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000

Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 ( 68A-00001 ), Webcams, Computers

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Logitech QuickCam Orbit MP...

Logitech QuickCam Orbit MP Webcam ( 961422-0403 ), Webcams, Computers

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microsoft lifecam

Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 ( 68A-00001 ), Webcams, Computers

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Microsoft LifeCam VX-1000

Microsoft LifeCam VX-1000 Black Webcam - 64L00003 / 64L-00003, Electronics

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Logitech Ultravision Webcam

QuickCam Ultravision Black, Electronics

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Logitech Quickcam Orbit

This camera is a very good basic webcam with a lot of extra features. It is...

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Logitech QuickCam Orbit MP...

A webcam with all the features you need. Good to record Expo Reviews however...

1 min 42 secs
Microsoft Lifecam VX-3000

I am not a huge fan of webcams but this one is pretty cool as web cams go. I...

3 min 15 secs
Logitech QuickCam Orbit MP...

Logitech QuickCam Orbit MP Webcam ( 961422-0403 ), Webcams, Computers &...

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Logitech Quickcam Pro 5000

great cam for the price full of great features and settingstedious set up,...

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Logitech Quickcam Pro 5000

Here's where you describe why this video will be useful and what people...

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Logitech Quickcam Pro 5000

Logitech QuickCam Pro 5000 WebCam, Webcams, Computers & Accessories

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Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 CMOS Network camera

Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 CMOS Network camera

by Microsoft

If you are a seasoned webcam user or a new to webcams, the Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 CMOS Network camera is designed to ... more

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Review from a shopper who 'Loved it'
From: Posted: Sep 08, 2008 Type: User Review High quality, low price

Yup. That pretty much covers it.
I use it for Skype and it works brilliantly.
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5.00 Star Rating
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Review from a shopper who 'Hated it'
From: Posted: Sep 05, 2008 Type: User Review Web Cam

The web cams is alright, picture quality is good, and does what youd expect for the price . Feel that i should not have the microsoft one though, they always want to force you to only use microsoft products. Foreinstance the quick launch button on...
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Review from a shopper who was 'On the Fence'
From: Posted: Aug 23, 2008 Type: User Review Pretty good for the money.

The mic is not the best but overall the camera is adequate. The software it uses to capture video and upload is bad, the audio and video don't match. I use movie maker and it is fine.
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From: Activehome Reviewed by: Activehome Expert Posted: Aug 30, 2006 Type: Expert Review

Whether you want to hold a video conversation over the net, record your own video blog or simply take a few snaps of yourself at your desktop, you??ll need a webcam. Microsoft??s LifeCam VX-3000 is intended to make all the above tasks simple....
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QuickCam Ultravision Black

QuickCam Ultravision Black

by Logitech

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Review from a shopper who 'Loved it'
From: Posted: Aug 03, 2008 Type: User Review Excellent webcam

The product is easy to install and use, no issues when used with Skype and other programs. Great resolution and color reality. Software is reliable and easy to use.
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Review from a shopper who 'Hated it'
From: Posted: May 03, 2008 Type: User Review Great Lens? The Outer Lens Is Plastic, Not Glass!

I've purchased several Logitech webcams in the past with the two most recent being Logitech Ultra Vision webcams. The first Logitech Ultra Vision I bought was the white model. It ran well on my Dell XPS computer though the software had been...
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Review from a shopper who was 'On the Fence'
From: Reviewed by: Monk Location: Pennsylvania Posted: Mar 21, 2008 Type: User Review Nice web cam but...

First, make sure your monitor is at least a 1/2 inch thick to balance the camera. The picture quality is good but not as good as a studio or high quality digital camera. The microphone driver is not compatible with Windows Vista which is bad if you n
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Logitech Quickcam Communicate STX(961464-0403) CMOS Network camera

Logitech Quickcam Communicate STX(961464-0403) CMOS Network camera

by Logitech

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Review from a shopper who 'Loved it'
From: Posted: Aug 27, 2008 Type: User Review Logitech and grandparenting

This purchase allowed us to have daily and sometimes twice daily face-to-face interaction with our grandson across the country using the camera and Skype. Now his screen time is with grandparents.
We have enjoyed hours with morning and...
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4.00 Star Rating
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Review from a shopper who 'Hated it'
From: Posted: Jul 23, 2008 Type: User Review Serious Quality Issues

I have purchased a few of these cameras over the past couple of years for friends and family, including both the previous "ball-shaped" model and this newer design. 3 out of 4 of these all had a similar issue with the microphone/audio. After a...
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Review from a shopper who was 'On the Fence'
From: Posted: May 27, 2008 Type: User Review Average performance, not very good focus

Ok so I've now tried quite a few at that price range...

Like the microsoft in that range, the focus range and syncing are disappointing. Especially the focus. If you're 1 foot away from your screen, it performs ok.
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Microsoft Lifecam Webcam

Microsoft Lifecam Webcam

by Microsoft

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Review from a shopper who 'Loved it'
From: Posted: Aug 18, 2008 Type: User Review Works Great

Got this product, very easy to hook up and install and so far has been working great!
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Review from a shopper who 'Hated it'
From: Posted: Sep 03, 2008 Type: User Review Possible Vista 64 bit Version Problems

Bought this one and after installing and testing with friends on Skype, both noted significant problems with my audio (couldn't hear or understand me; sounded very distorted). I played with some settings and decided to record using the included...
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Review from a shopper who was 'On the Fence'
From: Posted: Aug 28, 2008 Type: User Review Not working on Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy

Couldn't get this to work properly on Ubuntu 8.04. Also got the QuickCam Connect which didn't work either. Finally got the QuickCam Messenger which worked including the microphone out of the box.
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Review from a shopper who 'Didn't Rate it'
From: Pcmag Reviewed by: Pcmag Expert Posted: Dec 14, 2007 Type: Expert Review

On paper, Microsoft's LifeCam VX-7000 (the latest in the line) looks like a winner. It boasts a 2-megapixel image sensor, seamless integration with Windows Live Messenger, and a competitive price tag. It's also quite compact, making it an attractive
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PROS: Compact design. Plays nicely with Windows Live Messenger. Noise-canceling microphone. Bundled software simplifies basic functions like video recording and blogging.
CONS: Boring looks. Limited range of movement. Slow, inaccurate white balance. Lame batch of special effects. Mediocre image quality.
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Logitech Quickcam Pro 5000 Network camera

Logitech Quickcam Pro 5000 Network camera

by Logitech

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Review from a shopper who 'Loved it'
From: Posted: Mar 26, 2008 Type: User Review keep in touch

excellent resolution and clarity. keep in touch with family. this was worth the upgrade from the 4000 model
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Review from a shopper who 'Hated it'
From: Posted: Feb 07, 2008 Type: User Review You may not be able to use this on your system

I agree with an earlier review about "good hardware, bad software." Never got this to work reliably on my XP system and ended up returning it. It would forget it had a camera installed after reboots or come up in applications as "In Use" when...
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Review from a shopper who was 'On the Fence'
From: Posted: Feb 24, 2008 Type: User Review Not so great in linux, fine in windows

Originally I bought this to use it with Skype in linux (gentoo 2007.0). It is supported to a minimal extent (by a 3rd party driver, not logitech), and wouldn't work with Skype. The various hoops that had to be jumped though to get the small...
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Review from a shopper who 'Didn't Rate it'
From: Howstuffworks Reviewed by: Howstuffworks Expert Posted: Mar 26, 2007 Type: Expert Review

The Logitech QuickCam Pro 5000 offers a satisfying variety of features in a webcam that is easy to use. The suggested retail price isn't the greatest, but the Pro 5000 works well in most situations. The Pro 5000 has an adjustable stand that can...
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Logitech Quickcam Orbit MP Network camera

Logitech Quickcam Orbit MP Network camera

by Logitech

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Review from a shopper who 'Loved it'
From: Posted: Apr 29, 2008 Type: User Review Orbit MP Webcam, a good item to own.

I have about three different logitech webcams, one for my laptop, it is the small clip on one, and the other two are for my desktop computers at work and home. Why three, because I got them all at a good price. The orbit can just sit on the desk,...
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Review from a shopper who 'Hated it'
From: Posted: Nov 26, 2007 Type: User Review Computer crashes every time

I bought this just over two months ago and it has nearly destroyed my PC. As soon as I installed it, the following occurred:

- face tracking must be manually activated every time
- pan and tilt has never worked
-...
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Review from a shopper who was 'On the Fence'
From: Reviewed by: mortgage Location: fl Posted: Aug 30, 2007 Type: User Review great, but crashes pc

Great cam but sofware crashes pc, somthing with the audio driver. once corrected great product
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Review from a shopper who 'Didn't Rate it'
From: Howstuffworks Reviewed by: Howstuffworks Expert Posted: May 24, 2007 Type: Expert Review

Logitech's QuickCam Orbit MP appears more like a science-fiction accessory than a webcam. Featuring a 9-inch stand, the Orbit MP can look you in the eye when it's sitting on your desktop, and it often does, thanks to the built-in face-tracking...
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Creative Live! Cam Notebook Pro Network camera

Creative Live! Cam Notebook Pro Network camera

by Creative Technology

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Review from a shopper who 'Loved it'
From: Posted: May 17, 2008 Type: User Review Good webcam for the price

This camera works ok. The image it puts out is very choppy, but what can you expect for a webcam at that price? All in all, we were pleased with the purchase.
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4.00 Star Rating
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Review from a shopper who 'Hated it'
From: Posted: Mar 09, 2008 Type: User Review Menace to your corporate laptop

For the price I paid (less than $30) this camera brings a lot of value. It is compact, sits nicely on top of the laptop screen, comes with a cary case and a headset with a microphone.

Unfortunately, I was not able to use it at all....
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1.00 Star Rating
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Review from a shopper who was 'On the Fence'
From: Posted: Jan 29, 2008 Type: User Review Compact Size

Really like the form factor
Picture quality is OK, athough picture brightness changes arbitrarily
Bundled software didn't work at all
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