|
|||||||
 |
|
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | Rate Thread | Display Modes |
06-09-2007, 06:54 PM
|
#1 |
|
Member (7 bit)
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Posts: 79
|
webcam help
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.
|
|
|
|
06-09-2007, 07:49 PM
|
#2 |
|
Kickin' it
Staff
Premium Member
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: USA
Posts: 7,723
 |
I'd pick a Logitech. This one looks like a winner for a good price: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826104066
__________________
Fold for PCMech: Team 13761 |
|
|
|
|
06-09-2007, 09:57 PM
|
#3 |
|
Audio/Video Expert
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: West Michigan
Posts: 1,625
|
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/Produc...82E16826104021
__________________
Dave. Go where there is no path and leave a trail. |
|
|
|
|
06-14-2007, 10:54 PM
|
#4 |
|
Member (7 bit)
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Posts: 79
|
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?
|
|
|
|
|
06-15-2007, 12:42 PM
|
#5 |
|
Kickin' it
Staff
Premium Member
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: USA
Posts: 7,723
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
06-15-2007, 07:07 PM
|
#6 |
|
Audio/Video Expert
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: West Michigan
Posts: 1,625
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
06-15-2007, 07:16 PM
|
#7 |
|
Member (13 bit)
Join Date: Mar 1999
Posts: 6,789
|
I have personally used Skype quite a bit to chat with people in the U.S./Overseas and it works well with Logitech webcams.
|
|
|
|
|
06-19-2007, 08:06 AM
|
#8 |
|
Member (1 bit)
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1
|
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 |
|
|
|
|
| Bookmarks |
| Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
| Display Modes | Rate This Thread |
|
|
Similar Threads
|
||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| webcam help | wizz_kid | Computer Hardware | 12 | 09-20-2005 12:29 PM |
| Problem with LG Flatron Webcam installation | ITlover | Home Theater, Audio, and Video | 0 | 12-29-2004 11:45 AM |
| Webcam help | ultra | Windows Legacy Support (XP and earlier) | 2 | 01-16-2003 07:33 PM |
| Yahoo Messenger webcam problem | sagamol | Windows Legacy Support (XP and earlier) | 6 | 04-09-2002 03:17 AM |
| webcam | wakky | Computer Hardware | 4 | 01-02-2002 09:25 AM |
Linear Mode
