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Quickcam Orbit MP
Quickcam Orbit
Quickcam Pro 4000
Quickcam Pro for Laptops

These aren't the only web cams that will work well with a personal computer. They're just the best that we've used. These are cameras we've tested ourselves. We've found them easier to install and more trouble free than most. Each comes with easy to learn, easy to use software. And all three of these cameras have built in microphones. This means you can use one of these cameras and the speakers built in to your PC to do telconferencing with Web-based meeting software or VoIP services like Skype. (But we do recommend a headset with mike boom as a superior ergonomic solution.

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	QuickCam Orbit MP (Click here for technical data). The newest Orbit with USB 2.0 capability. It is described by the vendor as a big step forward, but except for the USB 2.0 capability, it seems to have basically the same specifications. (See Orbit description below.) Given the $20.00 price difference, unless I found it on sale somewhere, I'm not sure I could justify the purchase.
	QuickCam Orbit (Click here for technical data). Though one of the most expensive web cams we recommend, the Quickcam Orbit from Logitech is our favorite. It features pan, tilt and zoom and a long, neck-like stalk that allows the camera to be placed on a work surface right next to your computer. Contrary to the negative user reviews you'll find on Amazon.Com that bring it down to only three stars, the only trouble we've had with this baby is that it won't work with a USB hub unless the hub has it's own power supply. The face-tracking feature means that your face is always centered in the receiving end image, no matter how much you move around in front of the camera (well for about 140 degrees anyway). Included software provides the pan, tilt and zoom control and you can record high quality, true 640 x 480 resolution, 1.3 megapixel videos and photos. Works with both USB 2.0 and 1.1 and is compatible with Windows 2000, Me, XP, and Mac OS 10.1.5 or higher.
	QuickCam Pro 4000 (Click here for technical data). The Logitech QuickCam Pro 4000 is a great all round USB webcam. It is easy to set up and install, works on both Macintosh and PC and delivers a consistently great quality video signal. The camera comes with a complete installation disk with lots of nice applications for use on PC's and Macs for video grabbing and messaging. The Pro 4000 features a high quality VGA CCD sensor, digital zoom, and a built-in microphone.
	QuickCam Pro for Notebooks (Click here for technical data). A USB camera for "road warriors." The Pro for Notebooks delivers 640 x 480 video resolution and 1280 x 960 photo resolution, has a built in microphone and is campatible with any USB 1.1 interface. Comes with the usual full suite of Logitech camera utility software and is compatible with with Windows 98, 2000, Me, and XP

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Technical Data for the Quickcam Orbit MP

Model: 961422-0403
Item Package Quantity: 1
Device Type: Web cam
Interface: USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 compatible)
Image Sensor: 1.3 Megapixel
Still Image Capture Resolution: 1.3 Megapixels (up to 4 Megapixels software enhanced)
Still Image Capture Format: JPEG
Pan/ Tilt: 189 degree/ 102 degree
Audio Capture: Built-in microphone
Compatibility: PC, Mac
System Requirements: Windows 2000, XP; CD-ROM drive; Pentium P4 1.4 GHz or AMD Athlon processor 1 GHz (Pentium P4 2.4 GHz or better recommended); 128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended); 200 MB free hard disc space; 16-bit color display adapter; Windows compatible sound card and speakers (full duplex sound card recommended); Available 1.1 or 2.0 USB port (USB 2.0 High Speed port required for megapixel image capture)
Box Contents: Logitech QuickCam Orbit MP Camera with motorized camera head and built-in mic; 9-inch stand; Base; QuickCam software CD; 9-foot USB cable; Stereo headset; High-quality 1.3 megapixel sensor; Camera set-up guide; Audio set-up guide; 6-foot USB cable
Warranty: Two Year Limited

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Technical Data for the Quickcam Orbit

Video capture: Up to 640 x 480 pixels
Still image capture: Up to 1280 x 960 pixels
Frame rate: Up to 30 frames per second (with recommended system)
Package Contents:: Logitech QuickCam Orbit camera, Mechanical pan & tilt feature, Built-in microphone, Base, 9-inch Stand, High-quality VGA CCD sensor, 9-foot USB cable, Logitech QuickCam software
Windows System Requirements: Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows XP, Pentium II 400, Celeron, AMD Athlon processor, or higher (Pentium III 500, Celeron, AMD Athlon processor recommended)., 64 MB RAM (or minimum OS requirement, whichever is higher)., 200 MB free hard drive space, CD-ROM drive, 16-bit color display adapter, Available USB 1.1 or 2.0 port, Windows compatible sound card and speakers (full duplex sound card recommended)
Macintosh System Requirements: Mac OS 10.1.5 or higher, 128 MB RAM, Mac OS 10.2 requires Power Mac G3, G4, G4 Cube; iMac; PowerBook G3, G4; iBook; or eMac computer, at least 128 MB of physical RAM and a built-in display or a display connected to an Apple-supplied video card., Available USB port

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Technical Data for Quickcam Pro 4000

Image sensor: VGA CCD
Still image-capture resolution: Up to 1,280 x 960 pixels, 1.3 megapixels (software-interpolated)
Still image-capture format: JPEG
Video-capture resolution: Up to 640 x 480 pixels (software-interpolated)
Video-capture format: AVI
Compression: Fixed data rate hardware intraframe
Frame rate: Up to 30 frames per second (with recommended system)
Audio recording: Yes (includes microphone)
Lighting: Ambient indoor incandescent, fluorescent (50 or 60 Hz flicker-free), daylight
Controls: Digital zoom
Built-in flash: No
Onboard memory: None
Included memory cards: None
Interface: USB
Compatibility: PC, Macintosh
System requirements: PC: Windows 98, 2000, Me, or XP with a Pentium II 400, Celeron, AMD Athlon processor or higher (Pentium III 500, Celeron, AMD Athlon processor recommended), 64 MB RAM (or minimum OS requirement, whichever is higher), 200 MB free hard-drive space, available USB port, CD-ROM drive, 16-bit color display adapter, Windows-compatible sound card (full-duplex sound card recommended); Macintosh: Mac OS 9 with USB port, Mac OS 9.04 and 9.1 (not compatible with Mac OS X or Classic Mode), 64 MB RAM, QuickTime 4.1.2 or higher, CarbonLib 1.2.5; for SpotLife activities and to send or receive video email: Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or higher, an email application that supports file attachments (such as AOL 7.0, Microsoft Outlook Express, or Netscape Mail 4.x or higher), a 28.8K modem and Internet connection with email account
Software included: Logitech IM Video Companion, live video-enabled Yahoo! Messenger, animation software, 1-click video email software, video-broadcasting software, Web album creator software, Web camera software, motion-detection software; plus free software updates with news and the latest features, and SpotLife VideoSnap (add video to your auctions
Power: Powered through USB
Weight: 1.3 pounds
Warranty, parts: 2 years (hardware)
Warranty, labor: 2 years (hardware)

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Technical Data for Quickcam Pro for Laptops

Image sensor: VGA CCD
Still image-capture resolution: Up to 1,280 x 960 pixels, 1.3 megapixels (software-interpolated)
Still image-capture format: JPEG
Video-capture resolution: Up to 640 x 480 pixels (software-interpolated)
Video-capture format: AVI
Compression: Fixed data rate hardware intraframe
Frame rate: Up to 30 frames per second (with recommended system)
Audio recording: Yes (includes microphone)
Lighting: Ambient indoor incandescent, fluorescent (50 or 60 Hz flicker-free), daylight
Controls: Digital zoom
Built-in flash: No
Onboard memory: None
Included memory cards: None
Interface: USB
Compatibility: PC only
System requirements: Windows 98, 2000, Me, or XP with a Pentium II 400, Celeron, AMD Athlon processor or higher (Pentium III 500, Celeron, AMD Athlon processor recommended), 64 MB RAM, 200 MB free hard-drive space, CD-ROM drive, available USB port, 16-bit color display adapter, Windows-compatible sound card and speakers (full-duplex sound card recommended); for Web activities and to send or receive video email: Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or higher, email application that supports file attachment such as AOL 7.0, Microsoft Outlook Express, or Netscape Mail 4.x or higher, 28.8K modem and Internet connection with email account, sound card and speakers needed for audio
In the box: Camera, carrying case, USB cable (30 inches), user's manual, warranty information
Software included: Logitech IM Video Companion, live-video-enabled Yahoo! Messenger, 1-click video e-mail software, video broadcasting software, Web album-creator software, Web camera software, motion-detection software, animation software; also includes MGI VideoWave PC video-editing software, MGI PhotoSuite PC image-editing software, free software updates with news and the latest features, and SpotLife VideoSnap (add video to your online auctions)
Power: Powered through USB
Weight: .83 pounds
Warranty, parts: 2 years (hardware)
Warranty, labor: 2 years (hardware)

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