My brother and his wife live down the coastand I am going to setup a webcam at my parents place so they can chat and see their grandson.

I was just going to go the standard logitech one - I can't go wrong with those yeh?

Or is there some other brands worth checking out?


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I was just going to go the standard logitech one - I can't go wrong with those yeh? Or is there some other brands worth checking out?

It's less about the brand and more about the specific model. Why don't you write down a couple of models that you've seen in stores and look up the reviews yourself on amazon.com?

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=logitech+webcam

Most of the logitech ones seem to be good, but there are a couple that have some issues that may or may not affect you. e.g. Logitech Quickcam Deluxe (here), quoted to have some really bloated and terrible software.

Just make sure you avoid these and stick to the models that are rated well by users with a high sample size and you'll be right. e.g. the HD C310, C910, Pro 9000 are all rated at 4.5 stars with 477, 726 and 1705 user reviews respectively - so chances are you will probably be happy with them.

http://s.dealextreme.com/search/webcam

I got into dealextreme quite heavily, until I looked more carefully at the items and realised that >50% of the stuff I got were cheap chinese knockoffs of the brands I though they were or were quoted at being. Careful!

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I got into dealextreme quite heavily, until I looked more carefully at the items and realised that >50% of the stuff I got were cheap chinese knockoffs of the brands I though they were or were quoted at being. Careful!

Yes but soooooo cheap. Having said that there is no way I would buy anything from there that used enough juice to cause a fire.

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Yeah you can spend <$10 (no idea if I got that symbol right) and get a webcam that will perform just as well as that $59 one. I know you have been a corrupt banker for a long time and have more bling than a gangsta party but every penny counts ya know?

I can only say that if you get a webcam without focus (one of the ininity focus ones) then you're doing it wrong.I think webcams are shit all around, but what other choice do you have?In the last 10 years phones have gone from 0.3mpixel to <12mpixel cameras (depending on how camera focused the phone is) while webcams have been happy to keep producing the same shit grainy 2mp cameras for about the same time..

Because people who want webcams want small video size for using in skype & talking to the grand kids, people who want high-def go buy more expensive IP cameras or convert their camcorders.

because you're an idiot? if your phone can do it better, then use the phone.

if no one bought the expensive, but shit, webcams then manufacturers would go oh hey maybe we need to make a change.

buy them a monitor with a webcam built in then

buy them a monitor with a webcam built in then

err yeah because buying a new monitor will be cheaper then a webcam? lols

Bought them a new TV last christmas, they ain't getting another one :P

EDIT: Got the Logi 9000 one off ebay for $40 delivered so can't complain

I have this cheapo $7 thing.

It's fine. Quality is poor but it's not like pristine 720p video is necessary and on most Australian internet connections you ain't gonna be sending pristine 720p video. It's about on par with camera built into my Macbook Pro from 2007. Also has a built-in mic which is low quality but handy.

Obviously if you have the money to spend, I guess you could get something nicer. But I dunno, it's probably worth spending the money you save on a neato cheapy Android 4.0 tablet. From what I've read they're actually not too bad. Not going to be playing cutting edge games on it but good for casual use.

Alternately you can get one of these for a TV or a spare HDMI capable computer monitor.

Or just get 80 of these I don't fucking care. Dealextreme is awesome go give them all your dirty westerner money.

... I do. What's your point?No need to go full retard when i was just raising a question about the webcam industry. Perhaps even suggesting that there would be a niche for all the youtubers who don't want a full fledged digital camera, but might want to shoot in higher quality while making their little videos. Not sure what enraged you to burst out like i called your mother a lesbian and your parents marriage a sham, but whatever.

Lol sorry man but that had me laffing my ass off... my staff are looking at me all weird now...