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Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks Pro (USB)

Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks Pro (USB)

List Price: $99.95
Your Price: $72.89
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Rating: 2 stars
Summary: Don't underestimate form factor
Review: It is a great camera, if optics are the only measure of greatness. But that would be like saying that the engine is the only measure of a good car. If the steering wheel is on the wrong side of the dashboard, that's not just some aesthetic issue.

So it is with this camera. The stand is terrible. Not only is it flimsy, it's basically inflexible. The camera can sit in one position, with no possiblity to raise, lower, or turn the lens. It wouldn't take much more in terms of design or manufacturing, to be able to set it up with some flexibility. And it can't sit on a table, etc, because the cord extends from the bottom of the unit rather than the top. Inexplicable.

A camera is as useful as you can make it. If you would buy a 35mm film camera that could only take mid-distance portraits, and nothing else, then this is the quickcam for you. Again, the image quality is excellent, but that matters far less if there's only one type of image it can capture.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: A little short of perfection
Review: Just the usual complain. Wish it would attach better to the laptop and have some sort of clasp, rather than hanging by those plastic hooks. And needs to have some sort of stable stand as well for flat surfaces.

Otherwise, technically speaking, it's great! Captures images beautifully, doesn't need external power thereby reducing number of cables.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Wonderful webcam for Notebook computers
Review: My family is in India and I am working in U.S., so I am chatting with my family everyday through Yahoo messenger. First I purchased a Logitech quick cam 310. But I felt very much inconvenience while I am using my notebook computer. So I decided to purchase another web cam for my notebook and purchased this. For this web cam also the mounting system should be improved. But picture quality is wonderful. Really this is a good web cam for the people who are working with notebooks. Now I am happy with this.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Maybe it will work for you. Maybe not.
Review: This cam may work at one location, but not at others, depending on the environment. It was a problem to install right from the start and I spent several Sunday afternoons with un-installing and re-installing drivers, Windows "clean boots" and their like. Logitech online support provides only basic information. The driver software's "self healing" option is a joke. Proper support seems non-existent.
From forums on the Internet I learned that the drivers may not really be designed for Win2000 and that Logitech cams only support USB1.1 anyway. But even after purchasing a USB1.1 interface card the problems persisted. As an electronics engineer I finally managed to resolve the problem with a solder iron inside the webcam.
It works fine now - but Warranty void. Too much of my precious private time wasted. Very disappointing for cam at this price level.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Loving it so far
Review: This cam works perfectly for what I need a laptop cam for. It's small, has a carrying case and is great for travel. The CCD sensor is awesome - VERY clear picture. My work area is dark and the low-lite adjustment did a great job. There are a few things I don't like this cam. The mic is ok, but not sensitive enough. The stand is ridiculous. I use this cam in meetings and I have to rotate my laptop to focus on people - wish they had a better setup. Otherwise, I love this cam so far.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: So much better than the altenatives, yet a little incomplete
Review: This camera is a wonderful product, taking great quality pics and video. As others have mentioned the mounting system is extreemly clumsy and the camera easiy knocked off the screen if the usb cord is snagged (try using a mouse and not getting the cord tangled with the usb cable).

My solution? Ditch the stupid folding clip and stick a spot of velcro on the back of the cam and on the case of my laptop screen. Now it wont be pulled off so easily. If only Logitech made a bluetooth version, the tangling cord problem would be solved...

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Good Camera
Review: This camera is good for its size. Low resolution, but OK for a web cam because a lower resolution means faster transfer. The short cord makes it good for laptops. It also holds to LCD screens for desktop computers (although you may need to buy a USB extension cord.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Great little camera for my needs
Review: This camera meets my needs, but my needs are relatively simple. I use my webcam often, but I don't travel much and my laptop (an HP Pavillion) almost never leaves my kitchen countertop. I just wanted a webcam that could be used without a routine of propping and adjusting on the nearest box, cookbook, backpack, etc.

Based on some of the reviews here, I was concerned that this camera might not mount properly/securely on my notebook (an HP Pavillion); fortunately, it works with my setup. The mounting hardware is not ideal, but nor is it a problem for me. However, as I mentioned above, my notebook and webcam generally remain flat and stationary while I'm videoconferencing. I'm not convinced that the camera would stay perched on my screen if it were jostled much.

The picture quality is surprising good for such a small webcam, especially in low-light conditions, the mic is adequate and the carrying case is a plus.

I'm very happy with this purchase, and if the mounting system were a bit more secure, or if it made me look 10 years younger, I would have added another star to my rating. ;)

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Great Camera For Travelers With Notebooks
Review: This camera takes excellent pictures (1280x960 stills and 640x480 video) even in low light where my other cameras have had problems.

It hooks over the top of the laptop screen and is held there by its own weight. This is a bit of a problem since mine often doesn't sit level and moves around if the cable (30" USB) gets moved. It says it will work with any laptop but the mounting won't acommodate the thickness of my Toshiba Tablet PC when it is in the tablet configuration. There is no provision for attaching a base or tripod so this is really a notebook (or flat screen) only camera. Overall the mounting system could be improved.

The mount folds into the metal camera shell and a flap covers the lense to protect it in transport. It even comes with a plastic clamshell case that the camera sits in with the cable wound around it. A nice touch.

There is some included software that looks nice but you need to download a third party codec for an additional $15 that you don't learn about until you try to use the software. This needs to be factored into the overall cost of the camera.

This is definately a camera you should consider of you travel with a notebook computer. I would buy it again.

Compatible with Windows XP and iSpQ 6.0.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Great Webcam but fleaky on the laptop
Review: This is a perfect webcam for laptops. The only thing I don't like is the stand.. After using it I got used to but, as an engineer, it is really hard to understand why somebody would design something so bad... Installation, picture quality (even under low light) is very satisfactory. I was using another Logitech before, this is definetely better. USB cable is shorter than others (i wish it was even shorter). And carrying case is very convenient.

I have searched couple of webcams and this one is definetely the best in my opinion. I'd definetely recommend.


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