Having gotten used to using my digital camera as a webcam I didn't really know what to think of the Logitech Quickcam Messenger when my mum got it for my birthday. Using my own digital camera as a webcam is awkward, it turns off every few minutes and I had to make my own cradle out of lego to support it. But then again, the resolution, brightness/contrast and focus is brilliant. Could the Quickcam, specially made for the job, do any better?
The answer is a mixture of yes and no. Some information not included in the description:
Video resolution: 640 x 480 (VGA)
FPS: 30
Integrated Mic: Yes The webcam sits in a simple yet functional and well designed base which allows it to point anywhere you want, with a non-slip bottom. Sometimes the weight of the lead can cause it to move, this is mainly because the lead itself is a tad too short. Because of this I now plug the webcam into the back of the PC, rather than using the front USB ports which are more easily accessible.As for installation, you plug it in, install a simple driver, and then, if you so wish, never use the programs that it comes with as for most use they are not needed. MSN and Yahoo communicate with it directly using the driver so you don't need any other programs running. The programs allow you to record and take images from the webcam, pretty standard stuff but it does it well. Do you need a webcam? price comparison website is one of the best resource to find latest and cheap products. |
I have web camera. Your birthday gift is nice! Good yaar!
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