Web Cam - Whats The Best For The Buck ?

[torrenova]

I need a new webcam. The old one I have is just crap so I want something better. I'd love some price / performance tips please.

I have a P4 2.93ghz on board graphics HP Presario about 2 1/2 years old.

I have TOT ADSL 2048/512

Thanks

[Guest Reimar]

If you have a digital Camera, may you can use thatone as Webcamrea. Is just depend on the driver and software.

It's a bit difficult to suggest some because there a lot on the market and most of them very good too. So I would look for a cheap one but test in the shop the picture and frame rate. Good shops let test you or show you how they works!

[robertthegreat]

I have used many cheap ones and ended up throwing them away Get a Logitech they not cheap but are the best.

[torrenova]

I'm not going to use my IXUS as a webcam but I want something better than the Bt500 crap I bought before. Also, something which will sit easy on my Compaq flat screen.

Frame rate ? what is necessary ?

Pixels ? How many do I need ?

[ironhut]

I have several and talk to several in the states with them.

Logitech is the only brand worth purchasing. I primarily use a Logitech Pro 9000, but a Pro 5000 will get the job done and is about 60% of the price. Other Logitechs will also work...

Good Luck. Skype is great and it's free!

[tominbkk]

I concur - throw out the cheapo brands (I bought two of them and they sucked) and get a logitech - the higher $$$ you can afford the better. Clear crisp video and good sound too! Very well designed as well and fit on the flat screen perfectly as well as balance well on many angles of surface.

[pitrevie]

I have several and talk to several in the states with them.

Logitech is the only brand worth purchasing. I primarily use a Logitech Pro 9000, but a Pro 5000 will get the job done and is about 60% of the price. Other Logitechs will also work...

Good Luck. Skype is great and it's free!

Could you let me know where you got your Logitech Pro 9000 webcam please?

[Andiamo]

I have several and talk to several in the states with them.

Logitech is the only brand worth purchasing. I primarily use a Logitech Pro 9000, but a Pro 5000 will get the job done and is about 60% of the price. Other Logitechs will also work...

Good Luck. Skype is great and it's free!

Could you let me know where you got your Logitech Pro 9000 webcam please?

Seconded We need to buy a webcam too! Have been tempted by the Logitech recommendations! Txs Terranova - I'm piggybacking off your thread! Great minds think alike huh

BTW, to all your experts out there... any recommendations for the cheapest place to buy the above??

Am off to Singapore in the morning - better to buy there or here??? Or is it more or less the same? If Singapore, anybody know any particular place? Likewise for Bangkok???

Cheers All!

Edited January 29, 2008 by Andiamo