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msgad
06-09-2007, 06:54 PM
I am needing some help. My son is going to college out of state soon. We'd like to outfit both our computers with a web cam so we can have video calls. We're hoping that will help cut down on homesickness a bit. My computer is an Ibuypower desktop with a pentium 4, 2.4GH processor. His is a Dell laptop a little faster. Both are USB 2.0 capable. If anyone can help me, I'd like 2 web cams, preferably plug and play, that are reasonably priced and good quality. They don't have to be state of the art cameras, but, I would like one that will give me a good quality picture and audio. Both computers are running on Windows XP Home Edition. I would appreciate anyone's help with which brand to buy or personal experiences.
Alaron
06-09-2007, 07:49 PM
I'd pick a Logitech. This one looks like a winner for a good price: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104066
SonicVanguard
06-09-2007, 09:57 PM
I agree on Logitech - but since you both have laptops, I'd get cameras that will mount to your screens like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104021
msgad
06-14-2007, 10:54 PM
Thanks for your help. Are these cameras complete with the software necessary to make a video call or do I have to buy some service from someone?
Alaron
06-15-2007, 12:42 PM
They won't have any call software that I can tell. But there are plenty of free solutions to use. AIM and MSN chat clients support webcams, and so does Skype.
SonicVanguard
06-15-2007, 07:07 PM
I utilize Yahoo IM quite often to collaborate with associates around the world - it works flawlessly with a webcam and as long as you have a broadband connection, audio quality is stellar.
Floppyman
06-15-2007, 07:16 PM
I have personally used Skype quite a bit to chat with people in the U.S./Overseas and it works well with Logitech webcams.
rachelbean73
06-19-2007, 08:06 AM
i have the icatch pc camera from micro innovations the cm10401 model i lost the software to take pictures with the web cam is there a site i can go to download the software so i can take pictures. the web works when i click to allow people to view. but can not take pictures with it please email the site to download the software for this webcam please at rachelbean73@yahoo.com
thanks rachel