Logitech QuickCam Pro for Notebooks | 
| Brand: Logitech
List Price: $99.99
Buy New: $64.45
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New (44) Used (4) Refurbished (1) from $54.99
Rating:  118 reviews
Sales Rank: 76
Color: Dark Gray
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 2.9 x 7.1
Warranty: 2 years warranty
MPN: 960-000045
Model: 960-000045
UPC: 097855046680
EAN: 0097855046680
ASIN: B000RZNI4S
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Box Contents - Logitech QuickCam Pro, 12 eye-level desktop stand, USB cable (3-feet), QuickCam Software CD including Logitech Video Effects, one-click video e-mail, QuickCapture for photos, Windows Live Messenger, Skype with free full-screen video calling, video-enabled AIM, Yahoo! Messenger, HP Photosmart Essential application for capturing, editing, customizing, and printing images (Web download required) and Quick-start guide | | • | Logitech Video Effects - Personalize your conversations with hundreds of avatars and face accessories that mirror expressions and motion using Fun Filters to add playful photographic effects such as fisheye, '50s Movie Reel, neonize, and more | | • | Carl Zeiss optics | | • | Autofocus system | | • | Ultra-high resolution 2-megapixel sensor with RightLight 2 Technology |
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Product Description
Enjoy image-perfect detail and clarity on your notebook. Carl Zeiss optics and autofocus keep images razor-sharp, even in extreme close-ups.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 113 more reviews...
 Impressive quality and perfect size October 14, 2007
Sebastian Fernandez (Tampa, Florida United States)
65 out of 66 found this review helpful
When I got the package, the first thing that made me happy was the size of this camera. I travel a fair amount on business and have a two-year-old daughter, so I always take a camera with me to talk to her at night and allow her to see me. The size of this camera is as good as it gets for traveling, and it also includes a great padded pouch for transporting it.
The other aspect of this product that I loved is its image quality, especially in regards to how well it adjusts the image based on the light and also how when you are on a Skype call and you move, the person on the other side can clearly see the movement instead of seeing a blur on their screen. I compared its quality side by side with my previous camera, which roughly costs half of what this one goes for, and the difference in quality was huge; making this a great purchase.
In terms of the software installation, the instructions were simple and clear and the process does not take too much time. The only thing that can be improved is that when you get to the point in which you are prompted to plug in the camera, while the computer is checking the configuration, the installation screen keeps prompting for the camera to be plugged in. People used to installing plug-and-play hardware will quickly realize what is going on, but some users may be confused by this and start unplugging and plugging the device.
In terms of using the camera with Skype, the integration is seamless. The only setting I had to adjust manually was the microphone, but this is straightforward, I just needed to go to the Options / Sound Devices and pick the appropriate audio in. A final thing to consider is that for the camera to work with Skype you have to close the Logitech Quickcam software, since the image cannot be used by both programs at the same time.
Overall I am highly satisfied with this product, and besides the minor problems mentioned above, the only other thing I did not care for was the stand. This camera works great if you are going to clip it to your laptop screen, but the stand provided for use with desktops is wobbly and does not help with image quality at all.
 Nearly Excellent but Flawed Optics July 15, 2007
G. Kuo
44 out of 46 found this review helpful
Update: A replacement unit has good focus from side to side. The focusing defect I saw appears to be unit specific. Check your unit for focus uniformity across its entire field of view to avoid a defective unit. Once you have a good one, the image quality is excellent.
This webcam does produce a better picture than the built-in camera of a MacBook. Yes, it works with with Mac OS 10.4.10 natively as a UVC device. HOWEVER, the unit I purchased had a focusing flaw. The left side of the image was always slightly out of focus while the right side of the image was well focused. As a result, the very nice lens system just could not get the entire picture right. This focusing flaw was not so noticeable at iChat's low 640 x 480 resolution, but if native resolution images were captured using other webcam capture software, the left 1/3 of the image was clearly out of focus. I believe the unit had its glass lens tilted relative to the CCD preventing it from ever bringing both sides into focus. As a result, the camera's touted superior lens was largely negated.
However, it is otherwise an impressive camera which delivers better tolerance to poor lighting than the built-in MacBook camera. The increased resolution CCD is impressive (in the focused portions of he picture) and gamma response yielded an image which conveyed greater depth.
If the entire image were in focus simultaneously (in full resolution captures) I would have given this using 5 stars. With the optical flaw, I can only give it 3/5. It is possible that other specimens may have better alignment between the lens and CCD, but without testing several more units, I don't know if the problem is a design flaw or simply a single missaligned unit.
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 Skype Users Stay Away! September 3, 2007
Truro Potter (Truro, MA USA)
26 out of 30 found this review helpful
I purchased this webcam for use with my laptop and Skype. I use Skype for business and pleasure. Even though the box has the Skype logo on it, the product is NOT compatible with the latest version of Skype -- 3.5. The video freezes about 15 seconds into any call. I am not the only user with this problem. Check out the Logitech and Skype user forums and you will see that this is common to anyone trying to use this webcam with Skype 3.5. I have not been able to get a straight answer from either Skype or Logitech as to whether they are addressing this issue. So, for now, my advice for Skype users is to buy a different webcam.
Does not work with current Skype September 22, 2007
Michael (NJ)
23 out of 26 found this review helpful
As some other reviewers already mentioned: This cam does not work with the current skype version ... but in case someone wants to keep his cam: after endless fiddeling around the fallback solutions seems to be to use Skype version 3.0.0.218 or older ...
Skype blames the problem on Logitech, Logitech says Skype is buggy (since the camera is working fine with the logitech video call software...(btw: this is a paid service for $6.95/month) ... none of the two companies seems to care, however, if a seller puts a Skype logo on the package, I do not care where the problem exactly is, I simply expect the hardware to work with Skype.
2 days later.... after I almost overcame my initial frustration with the skype incompatibility let me add that under Vista on my Thinkpad X60 neither echo cancellation nor face tracking do work... did I mention that the same is true for any of other nice additional affects (avatars, still picture ...)?? Logitech Support told me to try a clean install (remove logitech software, disable all startup programs and non essential services, reinstall), took me about another hour ... however none of the bugs encountered so was solved by this.
Handy portable webcam with great video quality October 7, 2007
Jennifer Ray (Nashville, TN United States)
22 out of 24 found this review helpful
DEVICE INSTALL/SETUP
Once again, Logitech makes install a breeze! The install and configuration wizards made setup a simple and quick task.
MANUALS/DOCUMENTATION
The documentation was complete and simple to navigate. I spent little time to find the correct installation steps for the device.
FUNCTIONALITY
The camera is as easy to use as it was to setup, and was easily accessible through both the Logitech software and 3rd party components that I have installed that are compatible with webcams (Skype, Comcast Videomail, Yahoo IM).
The size and weight of the webcam is ideal for use with a notebook, and comes complete with a travel case to protect the webcam while in a laptop case, etc.
My only disappointment with the Logitech QuickCam Pro for Notebooks is the notebook clip. Made for use with laptop PCs, the webcam has a clip that affixes it to the top of the notebook monitor. I found the clip to be somewhat flimsy in the way it secured the device to the laptop. If the attached USB cable is positioned a certain way, the webcam is easily pulled downward, rather than facing straight ahead.
The video quality is superb, as are the many features the camera is equipped with. Features include powerful color and brightness enhancements as well as more unusual additions such as upside down and mirror images.
EASE OF USE
The interfaces for the webcam are intuitive, promoting ease of use. Integration with 3rd party software that support webcam use is seamless.
QUALITY/DURABILITY
While this is a well-made device, it is a small portable unit, and the durability will depend largely on the abuse or care rendered by the individual user. Cautiously returning it to its travel case will prevent scratching of the camera lens. Tossing it loose in a full laptop case will likely cause undue wear and tear on the webcam, shortening its life.
VALUE
If you are in the market for a great webcam that is portable and light, then this is a perfect value for you.
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