Creative WebCam Live! Ultra for Notebooks VF0070

by Creative

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 2 x 11 inches ; 9.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009BBBM6
• Item model number: 73VF007000000
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 7, 2005

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Stylish and versatile, the Creative WebCam Live! Ultra for Notebooks is a must-have for notebook users. It is designed for portability and durability, and it even comes with a PowerGrip attachment that securely clips onto your notebook.

The Live! Ultra for Notebooks is a small webcam with big features. It is the only notebook webcam with a 76º wide-angle lens that gives you a 50% wider field of view than other webcams. So when you're on vacation with the family, everyone can chime in and wave at the grandparents together.

The high-speed USB 2.0 connection delivers smoother video at 30 frames per second than you can get from webcams that use USB 1.1. It also comes with Creative's exclusive multi-person Smart Face-Tracking technology that recognizes and tracks multiple people simultaneously, unlike other face tracking programs that only track one person at a time. Included in the package, is a hands-free headset that gives you privacy and clarity, without any background noise and crosstalk.

To make the WebCam Live! Ultra for Notebooks the perfect travel companion, there's a protective travel pouch that keeps your webcam free from scratches and dust. Whenever you're on the road, away from friends and family, the compact webcam lets you stay in touch with anyone, anywhere and at anytime.

Product Description

Stylish and versatile, the Creative WebCam Live! Ultra for Notebooks is a must-have for notebook users. It is designed for portability and durability, and it even comes with a PowerGrip attachment that securely clips onto your notebook. The Live! Ultra for Notebooks is a small webcam with big features. It is the only notebook webcam with a 76? wide-angle lens that gives you a 50% wider field of view than other webcams. So when youre on vacation with the family, everyone can chime in and wave at the grandparents together.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I am glad I bought this product, March 3, 2006

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M. Sweet (Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Creative WebCam Live! Ultra for Notebooks VF0070 (Personal Computers)

I travel a lot and I purchased this model for my laptop and Creative's Webcam Live! Pro 2.0 for my home computer. My intention was to use the two, in conjunction with MSN Messenger, to talk to the wife and two little ones while on the road via a high-speed internet connection. I won't get into every little detail, rather I will hit on the major items. These apply to both products unless otherwise stated;

PROS

- Software installation was simple
- Hardware installation was simple
- Unit worked perfect right out of the box
- Configuration took about 2 minutes
- Sync with MSN Messenger took about 30 seconds.
- Picture looks good, just as expected.
- The notebook cam comes with a decent little headset and a little carry bag for travel
- The unit is very wife friendly
- I was able to teach my wife and 7 year old son how to make and receive calls on MSN Messenger in about 3 minutes.

CONS

- I have a new IBM Thinkpad and the front lid edge is fairly thick. The camera mount will fit but it is a tight squeeze and I am afraid I might eventually break the mount off. Instead, I am able to spin the lens up and lay the canera on it's "belly", hooking it on the lid edge. It is stable enough and it works just fine. It is actually easier to setup that way.

NOTES

- I have a brand new laptop and a 1 year old desktop
- I am using USB 2.0 ports
- I am running Windows XP Home on one computer and PRO on the other. SP2 on both
- I am using only high-speed internet connections, one end is from a hotel.
- I am running the latest version of MSN Messenger
- I use my personal MSN Messenger account (the free hotmail one) on the laptop, and I setup a new account on the home computer
- My wife can barely turn the computer on and she was able to learn how to make and receive a call in a few minutes
- The camera came with a headset, but I use my laptop's built in microphone and speakers - works great. I use my desktop speakers and the supplied mic with the desktop version.
- I am very impressed with both these products. They work just as I expected and they are simple to use.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The ultra webcam with an ultra pricetag, July 30, 2005

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Tina Darby "www.tinadarby.com" (Saint Louis, MO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Creative WebCam Live! Ultra for Notebooks VF0070 (Personal Computers)

I read a lot of great reviews on this webcam and decided to purchase this cam over many other one's in or around it's price range. I am very glad with my decision. It has it's cons but it's pros overtake them.

The quality is wonderful, but only in well lit areas. You will want to have at least a little bit of light if you want to take video or pictures. It takes massive photos (1.3 megapixel camera which equals 1024x780 photos) and videos up to 640x480.
It does not have an auto focus so you have to focus it manually, but once you focus it the first time you never really have to fix it.
It has a very sturdy grip and Ive never had a problem with it slipping off my laptop lid. The best grip I've seen on any laptop webcams.
It has many neat features such as motion sensor and a security feature which allows you to use it like a security camera.
You can customize the settings to a great deal, brightness, contrast, gamma, exposure, zoom, face tracking, sharpness, lighting, etc.
I can not find a self-timer for the capture feature, though. It's available on the video capture but appears not to be on the photos.
Does not have a built in microphone, but comes with an earpiece, which is kind of awkward to use. If you get this camera, you might want to invest in a microphone as well.
It's wide angle lens is terrific! It really does capture so much more then you're used to capturing. It works best in letterbox mode.
The software is very easy to install, almost too easy. Had no problems installing like I have with most other cameras.
It's very small and stylish, but lightweight and you must be careful with it! It comes with a carrying bag to help protect it when you take it with you.

Overall, if you want a high end web camera, you should think about purchasing this one. Anyone who doesn't need any fancy features or bigger photos, should stay with the cheaper models.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars This is for video only - you need a microphone, March 10, 2007

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Charles "Charles" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Creative WebCam Live! Ultra for Notebooks VF0070 (Personal Computers)

I was surprised when I got this product. It IS for video ONLY.
All Logitech webcams I used before come with an integrated microphone. This one does need a separate microphone to talk through the net.
There is a tiny microphone in the package though, but I am really uncomfortable to hang it on my ear when I need to talk. You may need to purchase a bigger microphone to free your ear up.