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post #1 of 7
2/23/10 at 9:48pm
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where can i get a cheap, yet good/ok webcam for my laptop? i am probably going to get a new laptop by the end of the year, so don't want to spend too much on a webcam. i guess i just need one to hold me over till then... thanks.
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post #2 of 7
2/23/10 at 11:18pm
I mean since you are just trying to get by until new notebook I say get cheap. I am no expert on this I bought one several years ago for $90? It looked nice I could take movies even pictures. My Asus has built in. It really seems like Web Cams are not pushing any technological envelopes so not thinking you can go wrong.

I went to NewEgg and clicked on them, then the interface, picked USB. They have a Logitech for $30? I say can't go wrong with that? I trust the brand. But they start at $10. 1.3MP seems to be the standard. Have a look, link. Then if questions on a certain model we can discuss. And of course if someone has vast knowledge I hope they post.

But to be honest all you need is one that works and won't break 2 days later. Not a hard set of requirements. How much is missing a few bells and whistles going to destroy the user experience in such a short term stop gap situation as yours? Yea don't think a lot.

Best of luck.
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post #3 of 7
2/24/10 at 10:01am
HP 2MP Cam. It is a wonder!

cheers ...
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post #4 of 7
2/24/10 at 6:41pm
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hm, looking for $20-25 price range or lower. how about creative? i know they are cheap, but are they good/ok, and last? i just wanna be able to see/talk to my friend in MI. and would these work with skype or msn messenger? she has msn, but i wanna try skype... not sure how skype works... are there certain ones that are compatible with it?
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post #5 of 7
2/24/10 at 7:02pm
I got my HP 2MP on eBay for less than $20 a while back. New with non-original box.

Skype works with most "cheap" cams. If the comp recognizes the device, Skype can use it.

cheers ...
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post #6 of 7
3/3/10 at 9:04am
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so i have skype now... hooray! but now my friends do not all have skype... some have msn messenger, etc. how does this work with other programs? do i have to sign up for a separate msn, aol, etc. account to video chat with people from their?
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post #7 of 7
3/3/10 at 1:15pm
Yep! There are some chat apps that would work with multiple accounts like Trillian ...

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