Macally ICECAM2 USB 2.0 Video Web Camera with Built-in Microphone (White)

by Macally

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 5 x 2 inches ; 0.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001AD0QPA
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• Item model number: ICECAMII
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (173 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #49 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Webcams
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 27, 2008

Product Description

IceCam2 is a USB 2.0 video web camera with Microphone. It is perfect for sharing the special moments with family and friends as well as video conferencing for work .IceCam2 is designed for computers equipped with Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports(480Mb/s). IceCam2 does not support G4 Powerbook, G4 desktop computer and iBook. Compatible with MacOS X 10.4.11 and 10.6.x for iChat and Skype. Windows XP(SP2) and Windows Vista for Windows Live Messenger, SKYPE and Yahoo! Messenger. Any desktop or notebook computers with a USB 2.0 port available.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

259 of 264 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Just a little fussing...., April 7, 2010

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Tedward "Geek" (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Macally ICECAM2 USB 2.0 Video Web Camera with Built-in Microphone (White) (Personal Computers)

Length:: 2:57 Mins

An Icecam review recorded ON a Macally Icecam. Discusses out of the box problems and resolutions, plus gives a good idea of quality and calarity.

158 of 160 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A pretty good webcam, June 27, 2008

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A.N. Other (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Macally ICECAM2 USB 2.0 Video Web Camera with Built-in Microphone (White) (Personal Computers)

This inexpensive webcam works with older Macs lacking webcams, without the need to install drivers. Just plug it in, set your preferences, and you immediately get an image. The camera lens needs to be focused manually, which is a little tricky but does allow the use of a less wide angle lens. The quality of the image is ok - not as crisp as that of the built-in powerbook cameras. The color accuracy varied considerably between the two computers I tried with it. Coupled with iGlasses software, I was able to get a fairly acceptable palate on both machines. The built-in microphone seemed to work well. Overall, it is an acceptable camera at about $30, and fills a void for Mac users, who need a camera a low cost.

97 of 98 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars For the price, an excellent web cam and microphone, July 18, 2008

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Eric Shen - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Macally ICECAM2 USB 2.0 Video Web Camera with Built-in Microphone (White) (Personal Computers)

I recently purchased this item, the IceCam2, and have been using it extensively. Firstly, be aware this is both a microphone and a webcamera - some webcams you purchase do not have a microphone included. By and large this is an excellent webcam/microphone for someone looking to do casual internet chatting. I currently use AIM's video mode and chat with friends. The quality of the sound is adequate for such purposes. The video is good as well; adequate lighting seems necessary; this is in contrast to say the MacBook Pro's built in iSight which I've been able to capture good quality videos even in the dark. Using the IceCam2 I generally need quite good illumination; even then the color representation is a little suspect as well, but let's face it: for the price the image quality is really just fine. I say color representation is off - maybe your skin has a paler complexion than usual, maybe it's a little reddish. Nothing extremely off. All in all, this product succeeds in conveying the gist of the video, but don't expect the finer points to be transmitted. For business minded individuals, I would hesitate to use it for say video conferencing. Trying to convey detailed text, graphs, or images in general is iffy at best and will require you to hold the image close to the camera. In summary, for the purpose of talking with friends this is a wonderful product.