Logitech QuickCam Express

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• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00001U0AJ
• Item model number: 961121-0403
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (67 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #40,494 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 15, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Well, 1984 hit and Big Brother never showed up. But since we have the technology for broadcasting our smiling faces worldwide, we can pretend that it's 1984 all we want. The only difference is, with the Logitech QuickCam Express, we get to be in charge.

Setup for the Logitech QuickCam Express takes only a few minutes; just plug it into a USB port and transfer about 50 MB of software from the accompanying CD into your hard drive. The eerie, eyeball-like camera comes with a base that fits comfortably on top of your monitor or desktop. Calibrate it with the software to get your best side, and you're off and running. With the QuickCam Express you can add photos to online resumes or e-mail, send video letters to faraway friends and family, or use the live conferencing software to turn your computer into a Jetsons-esque video phone.

The image quality isn't perfect; more expensive cameras will yield sharper results. Still, the pictures look good enough for most purposes, and the streaming quality is exceptional (depending, of course, on your Internet connection speed). There are only few controls to master, which will delight the wind-it-up-and-watch-it-go folks, but may infuriate the gadget-loving technophiles out there. For ease of use, low maintenance, and decent quality, the Logitech QuickCam Express is hard to beat. --Rob Lightner

Pros:

• Unobtrusive
• Easy to capture stills
• Simple installation

Cons:

• Lower resolutions than more expensive PC cameras
• Little control over imaging

Product Description

QuickCam Express is the simple way to get closer. Meet face-to-face online by making live video calls. Snap and send photos as easily as you send text. You can even shoot and send video e-mail. No camera is necessary at the other end - which means viewing is just another click away!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

52 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars easy to install, not a perfectly clear image though, August 13, 2000

By	Heath L. Buckmaster "_heath_" (Sacramento, CA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

this camera is incredibly easy to install, it really is just plug and play. you'll need to have video conf software like netmeeting or cuseeme - the included software isn't worth installing, and the drivers on win98 cd are fine. won't work with windows NT unless you've installed a usb hub and drivers especially for NT4. win2000 seems to function ok with it. rotating focus wheel is cumbersome if you're trying to focus the camera and aren't standing right next to it. get the latest drivers from logitech (3com) online. the image is not crystal clear, so don't expect the same quality as you get from a digital camera, but if you are looking for cost, your friends will be able to see you just fine with this one. the mounting stand is a little wierd, and the camera cable makes it shift back and forth. i had to tie down the cable so i could position the camera and it wouldn't move. it's not worth investing in a stand for this one because of the picture quality.

39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WHAT A VALUE!!!, September 18, 2000

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This little camera is simply amazing. The picture is just fine. Anyone who says otherwise was looking for professional equipment. I am a photographer and think that for $25 this is the best deal in town. I use it to videoconference, attach videos to emails and shoot stills of photo equipment to sell on the net. It is amazingly easy to install and the focus was not an issue once you figure out that you need to turn the grey knob on the front. I would reccomend that anyone buy this. If you want amazing quality spend several thousand on professional equipment. If you are looking for something low key and "good enough" this is it.

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars For the money..., July 4, 2000

By	blahblahboob (St. Paul, MN) - See all my reviews

I just recently purchased a Logitech QuickCam Express. I've had experience around computers, but the webcam was simple to install. I just plugged it in and the software took care of the rest. Within minutes I could broadcast over the internet. The camera is easy to use, but on the other hand it is quite fuzzy, even when it's been focused. It's a great camera for the money and I highly recommend it. But if you would like perfectly clear pictures you might want to go with a little higher model, such as the Quick Cam Web.