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If you've been in a Videochat session over the past month, then you've
probably found that your favorite Chathosts have been asking you whether you've got a webcam so that you
can take advantage of CamContacts new CamToCam feature, where the Chathosts are able to see you, just as you're
able to see the Chathosts. If you haven't tried it yet, then both you and the Chathosts are missing out on
a great new facility that can take your Videochats to a whole new level of intimacy and excitement.
But, of course, if you don't have a webcam of your own, then you're not going to
be able to take part in the fun, which means that there's never been a better time to buy your first webcam
- or to upgrade your old one if the quality is not so great.
With a huge variety of webcams to choose from, we realize that it could be difficult to decide
which one to invest in, which is why we've created this quick buyers' guide to point you in the right
direction. We've picked the best webcams in each of the different price range - budget, mid-price and top-of-the-range.
So, whatever your budget, you'll find the perfect webcam just for you here.
Budget
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Creative Labs PD1110 USB/Webcam NX |
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Around $25 |
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The Creative Labs PD1110 Webcam (also known as the Webcam NX in Europe) is the perfect
purchase for those on a budget who are looking to purchase their first webcam. Simply attach it to your USB-enabled
PC via the integrated 6-foot cable, and away you go! Great looking images are yours to capture, with no focusing
or other adjustment required. No need to crack open the computer's shell. No card to install. Simple!
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This web cam is user-friendly, highly functional and easy on the purse-strings too.
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Mid-Price
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Model:
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Logitech QuickCam Pro 4000 |
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Price:
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Around $80 |
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A totally awesome and impressive webcam with face-tracking, digital zoom and built in microphone
- all with an extremely affordable price. The software included is easy to install and features a motion
tracker which has the option of turning itself on whenever it detects movement. So the camera will never
miss you or any of your live action.
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This is a great-priced, great-quality webcam... so many features... so clear. Add to all
this a strong and sturdy design - the camera comes complete with stand - and will stay in place no matter
how much action there is around it. :-)
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Top of the Range
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Logitech QuickCam Orbit |
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Price:
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Around $100 |
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Features:
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Stylish, innovative, and ultra-powerful, the QuickCam Orbit is designed to turn heads.
Set it up on the stand at eye level and prepare to be amazed as you watch it follow you around with its mechanical
pan-and-tilt feature and automatic face-tracking software. So step up to Logitech's most advanced desktop
webcam and enjoy all that live video has to offer.
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You've never seen anything like the unique combination of form and function of the QuickCam
Orbit. It features a black, ball-shaped camera that sits atop a nine-inch-high stand at your eye level. Why?
So that you'll get optimal face time during your Videochat sessions. And when you move, it actually follows
you around! The QuickCam Orbit mechanically and automatically turns left and right for almost a 180-degree
horizontal view or up and down for almost 90-degree top-to-bottom view. So your smiling face (or any other
part of your body ;-)) will always stay in the picture.
For Chathosts: CamContacts soon to be launched DirectorCam function
has been optimized for use with this cam. So if you're looking to upgrade your webcam any time soon,
then this is most definitely the one to go for.
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If you have a web cam that you think should feature in Cam Corner then email us at eMagazine@camcontacts.com.
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