Amazon.co.uk Review
Want to set up your own live Internet show or send a quick pic to grandma with your next e-mail? The Logitech
QuickCam Web brings all your video-phone fantasies to life--and it's as easy to use as a regular telephone.
Installation consists of simply plugging the camera into your USB port and mounting it on your monitor or desk. The included software is easy to install and use, and it's fully integrated with e-mail and Web-design software, so you can start sending out snapshots or streaming video right away. The 640 x 480 resolution is superb, and the camera can handle millions of colours, meaning you should have no complaints about fuzzy or pixilated images. Unlike some competitors, Logitech includes a focusing wheel just underneath the lens so you can adjust your shot without moving back and forth in front of the camera.
Making calls or video greetings is easy thanks to the built-in microphone; while it's not of professional quality, it's more than good enough to make yourself understood--even over thousands of miles of cable. Bonus software fills the CD accompanying the package; you get the Microsoft NetMeeting video-phone set, RealPlayer G2 audio-video stream player, Reality Fusion interactive games, and CrestaCards video greeting software. You'll probably never run out of things to do with your Logitech QuickCam Web chugging along in front of you, but it's nice to know that when you want a little privacy you can just pull down its shutter and be alone. --Rob Lightner
Manufacturer's Description
The Logitech QuickCam Web was designed with camcorder technology and advanced compression to deliver sharp still images, and enhanced video quality at up to 30 frames per second. Moreover, this powerful image processing technology is built into the camera, leaving your PC free to perform other tasks.The Quickcam Web includes everything you need to start creating web pages with videos or stills captured with its help. With the Quickcam Web, it's easy to automatically broadcast images of your baby, pet, room, or whatever, live over the Internet. Send video e-mail and photos with just one click, even with AOL. No camera or special software is required on the other end for viewing. With Microsoft NetMeeting you can talk face-to-face over the Internet, with the built-in microphone making it easy and natural.
