Best Webcams

Webcams (web cameras) are small video cameras whose images can be accessed using the World Wide Web, instant messaging, or a PC video conferencing application. The term webcam is also used to describe the low-resolution digital video cameras designed for such purposes but which can also be used to record in a non-real-time mode.

Web-accessible cameras involve a digital camera which uploads images to a web server either continuously or at regular intervals. This may be achieved by a camera attached to a PC or by dedicated hardware.

It is also possible to use a webcam as a security camera and be able to see what is happening even when you are away.

Use of webcams at work and home has become a world wide web cultural revolution and a change in how we communicate with each other. This technology is now available on thousands of websites world wide making it easier for people to connect online and communicate from anywhere in the world.

People can broadcast or web cast their opinions, interests and stories whenever and as often as they wish. Youtube is a good example of how people can express whatever they feel using their own webcams.

There are numerous web cams available but only some of them worth their value. You probably could find cheaper ones but you will regret after you try them, so to avoid disappointments I advise you to buy a web digital camera that beside being cheap it will also satisfy all your needs.

Now I leave you a selection of the best web cams chosen by several Internet forums and informatics magazines. I have order them alphabetically to prevent any chance of suggestion.

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This CP Technologies webcam it´s a great choice for laptops mainly because it is very portable and easy to adjust with it flexible body.

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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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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System Requirements:

Software Included: Creative Live! Cam Suite

Min Operating system - Microsoft Windows XP SP 2 / XP 64-bit or above

Min Processor Type - Intel Pentium 4 1.6MHz

System Requirements Details - RAM 256 MB - HD 500MB

Technical Details:

Capture Resolution - 1600x1200 video resolution, still image up to 8.0 megapixel resolution

Computer Interface - USB

Lens Construction - Autofocus lens with Live! View technology

Resolution - live video capture with 30 frames per second when using a 2.0 USB port

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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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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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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.

RightLight^TM technology - Automatically produces the best images possible.

Integrated microphone with RightSound^TM technology - Enjoy limpid conversations, free from pestering echo.

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I would say that the Logitech QuickCam Pro it´s the best quality image webcam from this collection. Definitely a good buying choice.

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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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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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 RightSound^TM 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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System Requirements:

in Operating system - Windows XP and Vista

Min Processor Type - Pentium 4 (or compatible) 1.4 GHz (2.4 GHz recommended) for XP and 2.4 GHz (2.8 GHz recommended) for Vista

System Requirements Details - 200 MB available hard disk space, 128 MB RAM for XP (256 MB recommended) and 512 MB RAM for Vista (1 GB recommended) 

Peripheral / Interface devices - CD-ROM Drive and USB port

Technical Details:

Capture Resolution - Ultra-high resolution 2-megapixel sensor

Video capture - Up to 1600 by 1200 pixels

Still-image capture: 8 megapixels (with software enhancement)

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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