Best Webcams
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Some times buying cheap it´s not the best choice to make
There are numerous webcams available but only some of them worth their value. You probably could find cheaper ones but you´ll regret after you try them, so to avoid disappointments I advise you to buy a webcamera that beside being cheap it´ll also satisfy all your needs.
I will give you a selection of the best webcams chosen by several internet foruns and informatics magazines. I´ve order them alphabetically to prevent any chance of mesmerism.
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CP Technologies FlexCam Webcam on Amazon
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CP Technologies USB Mini PC Web FlexCam
Price: $6.12
List Price: $33.58 |
CP Technologies FlexCam Webcam
System Requirements:
Min Operating system - Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP
Min Processor Type - 200 MHz
Peripheral / Interface devices - 4x CD-ROM
System Requirements Details - Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP - RAM 32 MB - HD 80 MB
Technical Details:
Capture Resolution - 640 x 480
Computer Interface - USB
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Creative Live Cam Video IM Pro on Amazon
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Creative Live Cam Video IM Pro
Price: $17.94
List Price: $49.99 |
Creative Technology Video IM Pro Personal Web Camera
System Requirements:
Min Operating system - Microsoft Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP/XP 64-bit
Min Processor Type - 933MHz
Peripheral / Interface devices - CD-ROM
System Requirements Details - RAM 128MB - HD 200MB - USB 1.1
Technical Details:
Capture Resolution - 1280 x 960
Video Capture Resolution - 640 x 480 • 800 x 600 Digital Video Capture Speed 30 frames per second
Other Features - VoIP; Skype Certified
Special Features - Automatic Face-Tracking
Included Accessories - USB Cable • Headset
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Creative Video Blaster Webcam III on Amazon
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Creative Labs CT6840 USB Video Blaster WebCam III
Price: $119.99
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Creative Video Blaster Webcam III
System Requirements:
Software Included: Drivers & Utilities, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft NetMeeting, Polaroid PhotoMAX
Min Operating system - Microsoft Windows 98
Min Processor Type - Intel Pentium 133 MHz
System Requirements Details - RAM 16 MB - HD 70MB
Technical Details:
Capture Resolution - 640 x 480 pixel true-color CMOS
Computer Interface - USB
Lens Construction - Min Focus Range7.5 cm
Resolution - 16.7 million colors; live video capture up to 30 frames per second (352 by 288) or up to 15 frames per second (640 by 480)
Still picture capabilities - 16.7 million colors at up to 640 by 480 resolution
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Labtec Notebook WebCam on ebay
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Labtec USB 2.0 Notebook Webcam VGA CMOS Sensor w/Mic
Current Bid: $16.90
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Labtec Notebook WebCam
System Requirements:
Min Operating system - Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP
Min Processor Type - 500 Mhz, or faster
Peripheral / Interface devices - USB port and Windows®-compatible sound card with microphone and speakers
System Requirements Details - RAM 128MB - HD 200MB
Technical Details:
Image Size: Up to 640x480 pixels
Computer Interface - USB 2.0 compatible
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Linksys Wireless-G Internet Video Camera on Amazon
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Linksys Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera
Price: Too low to display
List Price: $116.99 |
Linksys WVC54GC Wireless-G Internet Video Camera
System Requirements:
Min Operating system - Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP
Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher for web viewing, Active-X 8.0 or higher, Windows Media player 7 or higher
Cable/DSL connection for internet viewing
Min Processor Type - 550 Mhz, or faster
Peripheral / Interface devices - CD-ROM Drive
System Requirements Details - RAM 64MB
Wired or wireless network adapter with TCP/IP protocol installed
Technical Details:
Lens Construction - Fixed focus (Effective Focus: 3 mm)
Capture Resolution - 320 x 240, 160 x 128
Field of View - 61.48 degrees
Compression Algorithm - MPEG-4
Brightness - Auto/Manual Adjust
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Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX on ebay
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*BRAND NEW* WEBCAMS - Logitech QuickCam communicate STX
Current Bid: $29.99
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Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX
System Requirements:
Min Operating system - Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP
Min Processor Type - 500 Mhz, or faster
Peripheral / Interface devices - CD-ROM Drive
System Requirements Details - RAM 64MB - RAM 200MB
USB port
Technical Details:
Capture Resolution - HQ VGA (640 x 480) video and 1.3 megapixel (software-enhanced) images.
RightLightTM technology - Automatically produces the best images possible.
Integrated microphone with RightSoundTM technology - Enjoy limpid conversations, free from pestering echo.
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Logitech QuickCam Pro for Notebooks
Price: $68.99
List Price: $99.99 |
Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks Pro
System Requirements:
Min Operating system - Microsoft Windows XP or Vista
Min Processor Type - 1.4GMhz, or faster
Peripheral / Interface devices - CD-ROM Drive
System Requirements Details - RAM 128MB (512MB recommended) - HD 200MB
USB port
Technical Details:
Lens - Carl Zeiss optics, Autofocus system
Capture Resolution - Ultra-high resolution 2-megapixel sensor with RightLight 2 Technology
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Logitech QuickCam Ultra Vision on ebay
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Logitech QuickCam Ultra Vision SE Webcam for PC & MAC
Current Bid: $69.95
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Logitech QuickCam Ultra Vision
System Requirements:
Min Operating system - Microsoft Windows 2000, XP or Vista
Min Processor Type - 1.4 Ghz (2.4 recommended)
Peripheral / Interface devices - CD-ROM Drive
System Requirements Details - RAM 128MB (256MB recommended) - HD 200MB
USB port
Technical Details:
Lens Construction - Five precision-engineered lens elements. Includes a 1.3-megapixel sensor and RightLight technology for great images in any lighting situation.
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Logitech QuickCam® Pro 9000 on ebay
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Retail NEW Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 Webcam 2MP Mic
Current Bid: $64.99
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Logitech QuickCam® Pro 9000
System Requirements:
Min Operating system - Microsoft Windows XP or Vista
Min Processor Type - 1.4 Ghz (2.4 recommended)
Peripheral / Interface devices - CD-ROM Drive
System Requirements Details - RAM 128MB (256MB recommended) - HD 200MB
USB port
Technical Details:
Lens Construction - Carl Zeiss® optics with autofocus.
Capture Resolution - Video calling and sharing 960 by 720 pixels.
Integrated microphone with RightSoundTM Technology: Enjoy clear conversations, free from echo and pestering background noise.
Ultra-wide field of view and intelligent face tracking: Keeps you right in the middle of the action.
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Micro Innovations Webcam on Amazon
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Micro Innovations IC465C Zoom 2.0 Webcam
Price: $23.99
List Price: $53.99 |
Micro Innovations IC435C Webcam
System Requirements:
Min Operating system - Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP
Min Processor Type - Pentium 166MHz or faster
Peripheral / Interface devices - CD-ROM Drive and USB port
Technical Details:
Capture Resolution - 100 Kilopixels
Computer Interface – USB
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Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 Web Camera on ebay
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NEW Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 Webcam - CMOS - USB
Current Bid: $33.24
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Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 Web Camera
System Requirements:
Min Operating system - Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP
Min Processor Type - Intel Pentium® III 550 MHz (Intel Pentium 4 1.4 GHz recommended) or higher
256 MB of RAM or higher
Peripheral / Interface devices - CD-ROM Drive
Display adapter capable of 16-bit color depth or higher, 2 MB or higher video memory
Technical Details:
Capture Resolution - 640 x 480 pixels (Video: 30 fps), Photo resolution: 1.3 megapixels (1280 x 960 pixels interpolated)
Computer Interface - USB
Microphone - Built-in unidirectional microphone
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Best Webcams on Amazon
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Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000
Price: $64.99
List Price: $99.99 |
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Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 ( 68A-00001 )
Price: $28.89
List Price: $49.95 |
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Logitech QuickCam Pro for Notebooks
Price: $68.99
List Price: $99.99 |
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Microsoft Lifecam VX-1000
Price: $22.29
List Price: $29.95 |
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Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks
Price: $29.50
List Price: $36.99 |
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Macally Portable Goose Neck USB Video Web Cam - ICECAM
Price: $22.95
List Price: $39.00 |
Best affordable Webcams on ebay
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5.0M LED Webcam Web Cam USB Camera For Laptop PC w/Mic
Current Bid: $7.99
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5.0M LED Webcam Web Cam USB Camera For Laptop PC w/Mic
Current Bid: $7.99
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USB 300K 6 LED WEBCAM CAMERA WEB CAM /MIC FOR PC LAPTOP
Current Bid: $11.49
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USB 2.0 300K 6 LED WEB WEBCAM CAMERA W/MIC FOR PC SKYPE
Current Bid: $5.39
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5.0M LED Webcam Web Cam USB Camera For Laptop PC w/Mic
Current Bid: $7.99
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USB 300K 6 LED WEBCAM CAMERA WEB CAM /MIC FOR PC LAPTOP
Current Bid: $11.49
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Comments
Lots of information, lots to choose from without too much narrative to distract.
Thanks!
You´re welcome Jaelyn :) I hope you´ll found the best webcam to fit your needs.
Elisabeth - After doing the research and choosing the best ones I decided just to include the system requirements information so everyone could pick one that works with their computer. Thanks for your comment.
nice hub funride , I bought 3 webcams till now , prices ranging from 20 to 30$ , they are all blurry and I`m not satisfied with them at all. Great information you provided here , next time when I`ll buy a webcam i`ll take a list with the ones listed here :-)
Thank you for your comment websurfpro.
I hope your next webcam can satisfy you ;)
hey, its the crazy wedding dress lady. I have a logitec webcam, Love it. Good pictures. Check out my new hubs, The taking.../ Black, White America . I know you want to know what naughty bits she is about
Hi Stella, thank you for stopover by my hub. I already read your The Taking hub ;) I´m going to check out the other one right now.
My head is spinning with all the info. LOL I guess I am not a techie lady hmmm funride, which is the best one for me?
LOL I suppose that is not a big problem I had the same problem when I started selecting my webcam, to many choices and too many technical details ;)
It depends on your needs and your system. I have buy the CP Flexcam cause it´s a good choice for laptop and because I didn´t need bigger resolution. I also think that Logitech provides a very good selection of webcams.
Honestly my head spins when we talk about techie stuff LOL Will check on Logitech then. Thanks funride. :)
I have to agree that going cheap isn't always great. My husband and I did an experiment and he bought a cheap cam and I bought a more expensive one and yes, mine won!!! woohoo! Great Hub!
Michelle, I hope you will find the one that can satisfy your needs ;)
Hi Lisa, thank you for your kind comment. I´m glad you made the best pick and you end up winning :D
Great post funride, straight to point without the fluff. You did a great job highlighting the features of each.
Thanks for commenting DHunter! I was wondering about your avatar, is it an accordion? I love the sound of that instrument. BTW, welcome to hubpages ;)
Wow, so many web cameras...which to choose now?
Which is 'the best' of all here?
I don´t know if there is one "the best", it depends on your needs and your system specifications. But if I had to choose I should go for one of the Logitech, good quality/price relation ;)
WEBCAMS in the News
- Webcam, Remote Access Nab Mac Laptop Thieves (NewsFactor via Yahoo! News)
A webcam and Apple's .Mac subscription service resulted in the arrest of two thieves and the recovery of Kait Dupalga's Mac laptop. Dupalga, an employee at the Apple Store in White Plains, N.Y., lost her Mac when thieves broke into an apartment she shares with two roommates. The thieves took the computer along with televisions, DVDs, iPods, a box of liquor, and even a set of car rims. 4 days ago
- Post details: Does Pelini need a webcam? (Lincoln Journal Star)
The NCAA recently came up with the "Saban Rule," a regulation that keeps coaches from making visits to high school campuses during the spring evaluation period in May. 2 days ago
- Webcam, Remote Access Nab Mac Laptop Thieves (NewsFactor)
A webcam and Apple's .Mac subscription service resulted in the arrest of two thieves and the recovery of Kait Dupalga's Mac laptop. Dupalga, an employee at the Apple Store in White Plains, N.Y., lost her Mac when thieves broke into an apartment she shares with two roommates. The thieves took the computer along with televisions, DVDs, iPods, a box of liquor, and even a set of car rims. But ... 4 days ago
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Jaelyn says:
3 months ago
wow, those are some pretty cool webcams. thanx funride! =)