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Creative Technology 73VF025000004 SVGA WebcamThe Creative Live! Cam Notebook Pro is the dynamic webcam for people on the move. About the size of an AA battery, it features an advanced...
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The Creative Live! Cam Notebook Pro is the dynamic webcam for people on the move. About the size of an AA battery, it features an advanced rotating lens that can swivel back to capture an image behind it - plus smart software that adjusts the picture to keep it the right way up! The powerful CMOS sensor has both automatic and manual white balance adjustment and delivers true VGA output for crisper, clearer video and stills. With a total weight of just 40g, and powered via the USB port, the Live! Cam Notebook Pro attaches to flat panel monitors via a special spring-loaded clip. It comes complete with powerful software for image management, editing and sharing. It's the compact, fully-featured solution for people who demand the best in video communications - anywhere.
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Outstanding notebook webcam
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Pros: Excellent image, easy to use software
Cons: Clip won't hold onto much other than top of laptop screen.
The Bottom Line:
One of the best web cams I've ever used.
I picked up a couple of these over the last few months one, free after rebates and the other for $5.00 after rebates from different vendors.
I brought the second as I was so impressed with the first.
I've tried for years to get a decent low cost web cam and although I usually go cheap they all have the same problem. They don't work worth a damn in typical office/hotel lighting situtations.
This Creative notebook cam though does an excellent job in normal ambient room lights. The images look bright and vibrant and it compensates nicely for the white balance without any interference from me.
The unit comes with a little ear piece and microphone that is a bit cheesy but gets the job done.
Software is easy to install and use.
I've tried it with both MSN Messenger and Yahoo with no troubles.
While I haven't found much use for it yet the camera can rotate through 270 degrees so you could use it to show an audience while you are upfront talking.
The only possible downside is that the clip that hold the webcam on the laptop is kind of small and will only really hold onto a laptop screen. If you want to use this on a desktop system you'll have to get creative with some velcro or double stick tape. However it is very small as it is intended to be portable.
Overall it is very impressive and given that you can often pick it up relatively cheap its a good deal.
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