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Creative Labs CT6840 USB Video Blaster WebCam III

Creative Labs CT6840 USB Video Blaster WebCam III

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Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Good product
Review: It is my first web cam. It is suitable to my computer(PIII 600). And it is very easy to use. Not only the quality of captured image is good, but also quality of captured video is also good. On of my impression, it can deal with fast moving object quite well, well but not very great. Also, the software included is user-friendly and can meet my demand, such as choice of configuration. Moreover, it is worth to buy it as your new cam.. Ayway, I can enjoy video-conference with this cam right now.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Great Cam!
Review: It's my second webcam. First was from Logitech and it was even higher class (according to the price) but this one is much better. It's easy. works fine, equiped with a nice software. I haven't had any troubles. And, by the way, it's very chip for true VGA.

It also works under Linux, but drivers are not included in webcam package. You should download it from Linux sites yourself.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Works Just Fine
Review: Setup/installation of the camera wasn't perfectly smooth. The instructions weren't 100% in line with the choices in Windows 98. Once installed, camera works easily. Picture is not great, but clear. The manual focus is not that meaningful. The web update and "watch" functionality work well.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Great cam, but doesn't come w/live streaming video software
Review: The quality of the pictures and videos are great! Easy to install. However, if you want to publish live streaming video on the web, you'll need to purchase additional software. This only comes with a software that captures still images and/or pre-recorded video for the web. I would have gave it 5 stars if it was clear on the box that streaming live video requires additional software & setup.

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: A decent camera -- if it worked with AMD
Review: This camera has serious issues with people using AMD processors. I tried this camera on three (3) different systems all running AMD processors and it would not do anything but return two or three frames and freeze. When I tried this camera on two systems running Intel processors, it worked perfect in both cases. If you have an Intel processor and would like a descent and inexpensive camera, this is for you; however, if you have an AMD processor I would not suggest this product.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Good WebCam
Review: This is a pretty good camera. Once I finally got the updated drivers from WinXP and got it up and going again, I was happy with the results.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Good WebCam
Review: This is a pretty good camera. Once I finally got the updated drivers from WinXP and got it up and going again, I was happy with the results.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Before you waste your money
Review: This little camera has no life. XP is here & creative have made no attempt to get drivers for this beast. (was going to be available Nov, Mid Dec now TBA) I want a new camera! Sure, if you have LINUX there are drivers, maybe the LINUX users have enthusiasm, on creative as a whole, maybe they are to big to care about a product that is older than 6 months. Get this camera if you plan to stay on OS 98/95 or linux

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Not Impressed by Photo Quality
Review: We purchased this webcam for use with another PC in our home. I've found it difficult, if not impossible, to tweak this camera to represent colors accurately.

This camera actually performs better in low to moderate light than it does in high direct light. Direct light resulted in blacks and browns showing up with a greenish hue, even after multiple attempts at white-balancing. The focus capabilities of this camera are also not as crisp and clean as I've found on other webcams.

The actual hardware design of the camera is also another factor in my unenthusiastic review - it is a two part design with a hinged viewing port and I found it difficult to place in a stable position. This camera would benefit greatly from some sort of clip or stabilizing mechanism, or perhaps a more unified design overall. Right now it appears to be two pieces hinged together.

The software for the camera is useful, but overall I can't recommend this camera for using in bright or direct light. If you have a lower light situation, however, this is a good, decently priced option to try.


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