Good webcam?
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                        I'm looking to buy a web cam for my laptop (Lenovo Thinkpad, if that makes a difference), mostly for use to make Skype video calls to friends and family while at school. 
I want something that will have great picture quality for the price, hopefully clip to the monitor, and be somewhere in the 50-60 dollar range.
Anyone got any recommendations? Built in mic isn't necessary, nor are too many fancy features besides decent picture quality and durability.
                I want something that will have great picture quality for the price, hopefully clip to the monitor, and be somewhere in the 50-60 dollar range.
Anyone got any recommendations? Built in mic isn't necessary, nor are too many fancy features besides decent picture quality and durability.
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                        Tegumi
                                                    "im always cute"
                                            
                    
                    
                    
                
                        50-60 is more than enough for a good webcam. My parents have a Creative webcam, and it seems to suit them just fine.                    
                
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                        Tegumi wrote...
50-60 is more than enough for a good webcam. My parents have a Creative webcam, and it seems to suit them just fine.Any model in particular?
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                        Tegumi
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                        No model in particular. I don't own a webcam myself, so I don't know the intricacies of shopping for them. Even really shoddy ones seem to do just fine, though, so any higher-end ones should be fine.                    
                
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                        I was actually looking around for one of these a few days ago and apparently this one is a really good deal: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826717012
There is definitely better out there but that one has the greatest value for under $30. Read the comments on it to get a better understanding of it.
                There is definitely better out there but that one has the greatest value for under $30. Read the comments on it to get a better understanding of it.
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                        I tend to believe that logitech webcams are better quality than most other web cams that aren't made by a major manufacturer. 
If you live in the US, B&H Photo has an incredible deal on the best Logitech QuickCam 9000, which is less than $50. I just purchased one a few days ago, but it has yet to arrive. I have heard the quality is more than enough for most uses, 1600 x 1200 resolution without software enhancement.
http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2088696
                If you live in the US, B&H Photo has an incredible deal on the best Logitech QuickCam 9000, which is less than $50. I just purchased one a few days ago, but it has yet to arrive. I have heard the quality is more than enough for most uses, 1600 x 1200 resolution without software enhancement.
http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2088696
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                        Rothen wrote...
I tend to believe that logitech webcams are better quality than most other web cams that aren't made by a major manufacturer. If you live in the US, B&H Photo has an incredible deal on the best Logitech QuickCam 9000, which is less than $50. I just purchased one a few days ago, but it has yet to arrive. I have heard the quality is more than enough for most uses, 1600 x 1200 resolution without software enhancement.
http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2088696
Hmm, yeah I was really looking into a Logitech one awhile ago, but never got one. I do think they're a good brand though as I only hear good reviews and feedback about them.
Does this model clip on well to laptop screens though? That's my biggest concern, as I usually don't work at a desk or anything so there's no place to set down a non-clipping cam.
Was looking at this one of theirs, I think. Amazon link to it
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                        I have got the Logitech webcam myself, and I say, it will clip onto anything, regardless of the thickness. It doesn't look awkward either.
I tested it on the front cover of a Dictionary (thinner than a laptop screen), and it held it's grip quite nicely. I was going to send pictures, but I don't have an SD card reader on me at the moment.
Also about that HP, that one looks like it would have trouble clipping on to the end of a notebook screen.
                I tested it on the front cover of a Dictionary (thinner than a laptop screen), and it held it's grip quite nicely. I was going to send pictures, but I don't have an SD card reader on me at the moment.
Also about that HP, that one looks like it would have trouble clipping on to the end of a notebook screen.
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                        Rothen wrote...
I have got the Logitech webcam myself, and I say, it will clip onto anything, regardless of the thickness. It doesn't look awkward either.I tested it on the front cover of a Dictionary (thinner than a laptop screen), and it held it's grip quite nicely. I was going to send pictures, but I don't have an SD card reader on me at the moment.
Also about that HP, that one looks like it would have trouble clipping on to the end of a notebook screen.
So do you think the one I linked to looks good?
 
                         
                         
                        