HP EW193AA VGA Desktop Webcam

by HP

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 5 x 2.6 inches ; 8.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000NWMEJA
• Item model number: EW193AA
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 2, 2007

Product Description

HP EW193AA VGA Desktop Webcam. The HP VGA Webcam offers outstanding value for video chatting, taking pictures and sending videos by email. Flexible and removable arm lets you clip the webcam onto all LCD monitors or just place it on your desk. Works with all popular instant messaging software; Tilt and Pan: Adjust your webcam up, down, left, and right; Focus Ring: Always get a sharp image

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Exceptionally bad, May 13, 2009

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John Wolfe "foodie & techie" (Nashville, TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HP EW193AA VGA Desktop Webcam (Personal Computers)

Pros:
*Supported by the linux kernel
*It did not catch on fire when I plugged it in.

Cons:
*captures 640x480 video at a very poor framerate
*the CIF chip does not allow for resolution lowering, to increase the framerate
*frames are oversaturated and require a lot of toying with settings, and are generally impossible to get looking remotely decent.
*insanely expensive MSRP for the level of quality

Other thoughts:
Avoid this if at all possible. I was able to buy mine for less than $10, so I can't really complain. I've been using it for home surveillance, and it does the job (albeit poorly). However, if you're considering paying *more* than $10 for this.. I'm certain you can find a much better deal investing almost anywhere else.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars VERY SIMPLE, STARTING WEBCAM, November 30, 2007

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C. Mangini "carolinm" (usa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HP EW193AA VGA Desktop Webcam (Personal Computers)

Very simple, I bought it in Walmart for 39.00.More expensive) it is very light and easy to knock down. It works with a lot of light, so if you are chating at night be sure that the room is well lighted.
The picture is no very clear, and the colors either.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Horrible, June 26, 2009

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emelem (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HP EW193AA VGA Desktop Webcam (Personal Computers)

Let me start by saying that the video quality is passable. I've seen worse. However, I've also seen much better. And the audio is terrible. For $40 this should be a decent webcam. It's not. My cheap microphone has way better sound quality than this camera.

Frankly, don't bother. You can find better cameras for much cheaper.