Logitech QuickCam Chat Web Camera (White)

by Logitech

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 1 inches ; 9.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00077IGZ2
• Item model number: 961402-0403
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: December 22, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Logitech QuickCam Chat is the easy way to get started with video instant messaging or live video calling. When used along with the included headset, it's perfect for instantly seeing and hearing loved ones online. It works with all popular instant messenger applications including AOL Instant Messenger, MSN Messenger and Yahoo! Messenger, and even comes with two image editing applications so you can save and share those special moments.

The QuickCam Chat captures up to 30 frames per second for smooth live video, and its high-quality CMOS sensor provides up to 640x480 resolution for crisp images. The package includes a multi-purpose swivel base and a six-foot USB cable for flexible placement, and the classic Logitech design fits well in any home setting.

Features:

• Live video up to 640 x 480 pixels (enhanced resolution)
• Still image capture: up to 640 x 480 pixels
• High quality CMOS sensor
• 30 frames per second live video (with recommended system)
• Headset with microphone for live audio
• USB 2.0 certified
• 6 Ft. USB cable
• 2-year limited hardware warranty
• Multi-purpose swivel base
• Manual focus

Applications for Microsoft Windows:

• Free 30-day trial of Logitech VideoCall
• Live video with MSN Messenger
• Video-enabled AOL Instant Messenger
• Video-enabled Yahoo! Messenger
• Live video with Windows Messenger
• One-click video e-mail software
• QuickCapture photos and photo sharing software
• Web camming
• Arcsoft applications:
  • Collage Creator
  • Photo Impression

System Requirements:

• Pentium II 500, Celeron, Athlon processor or higher
• Microsoft Windows 98SE, 2000, Me or XP
• Available USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port
• Windows compatible soundcard and speakers
• CD-ROM drive
• 200 MB free hard drive space
• 64 MB RAM minimum

What's in the Box
QuickCam Chat webcam, monaural headset with microphone, multi-purpose swivel base, 6-foot USB cable, installation CD (including user's guide, quick-start guide, and bundled software), and a 2-year limited hardware warranty.

Product Description

When used along with the included headset, it s perfect for instantly seeing and hearing loved ones online. It works with all popular instant messenger applications including AOL Instant Messenger, MSN Messenger and Yahoo! Messenger, and even comes with two image editing applications so you can save and share those special moments. The QuickCam Chat captures up to 30 frames per second for smooth live video, and its high-quality CMOS sensor provides up to 640x480 resolution for crisp images. The package includes a multi-purpose swivel base and a six-foot USB cable for flexible placement, and the classic Logitech design fits well in any home setting. USB 2.0 certified 6 Foot USB cable Multi-purpose swivel base Manual focusApplications for Microsoft Windows - Free 30-day trial of Logitech VideoCall Live video with MSN Messenger Video-enabled AOL Instant Messenger Video-enabled Yahoo! Messenger Live video with Windows Messenger One-click video email software QuickCapture photos and photo sharing software Web camming Arcsoft applications - Collage Creator, Photo Impression Specifications Requirements - Pentium II 500, Celeron, Athlon processor or higher Microsoft Windows 98SE, 2000, Me or XP Available USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port Windows compatible soundcard and speakers CD-ROM drive 200 MB free hard drive space 64 MB RAM minimum Package Contents - QuickCam Chat Webcam Mono headset with microphone Multi-purpose swivel base Installation CD and user Guide Bundled Software

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

59 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Adequate performance for a cheap webcam, November 22, 2005

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P. Dalumpines "Val-U-Beast" (Greater Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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Logitech is a company that has won numerous awards both for product design and functionality. I was pleased to see this characteristic extend even to their lower-priced offerings.

The Logitech QuickCam Chat appears to be the latest iteration of their popular QuickCam Messenger. As far as styling is concerned, it is quite basic and unremarkable. The ball shape and superiorly-placed shutter button are quite typical for Logitech webcams.

Package was basic but complete, and included a rudimentary set of headphones with a microphone for videocalls (apparently the application to which this particular model is geared to). Also included were a quick guide, and a software installation CD.

The webcam itself has a standard multi-directional swivel on a ball-joint, and is mounted on a semi-flexible stand. This stand can be molded to fit on practicaly any surface, even the top of a notebook PC's screen.

Installation of the software and camera was smooth and I had it up and running in a few minutes.

Camera video performance was adequate during most indoor lighting conditions. A focus ring was available for fine-tuning, but I left it alone since it appeared to have been preset for the standard focal distance of about 2-3 feet. Still photos, as are typical for CMOS cameras, were of extremely poor quality.

It is interesting to note how people blame the camera for "choppy video" or "grainy pictures", when these are obviously the result of a slow internet connection and poor lighting conditions.

For the price, this web camera can't be beat for basic video chat. Why anyone would even want to use it for any other application, let alone for taking still pictures is beyond me.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A very good deal for first timmers!!, September 13, 2005

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Lexi Alexander (Ocean City, NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Logitech QuickCam Chat Web Camera (White) (Personal Computers)

This webcam is really good for this kind of price, as long as you follow the instructions in the book, you have no problems at all, if the picture is blurry, all you have to do is turn the lense to the quality that you want!!..I'm very happy with this webcam, and I do recommended it.

19 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars this sucks, January 25, 2006

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Philip McAllister "Wilfrid" (Wilfrid) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Logitech QuickCam Chat Web Camera (White) (Personal Computers)

i just bought this web cam at staples and it sucks. the picture quality is grainy and even with a 60 watt light shining on me from 4 feet away there's not enough light for a decent picture.
I'm taking in right back to the store tomorrow. Don't pick up a cheap web cam just to try it out - other wise you'll end up doing the same as me and plan on spending $50 for something like Logitech QuickCam Pro 4000.

Teach me to check customer ratings before I buy.