Logitech QuickCam Connect (Silver/Black)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 6 x 8.7 inches ; 8.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0017ICW4G
• Item model number: 960-000217
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (73 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #791 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)

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• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 15, 2008

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer The easy-to-use QuickCam Connect gives you all the video-calling essentials for a very small price. Be there with far-away family and friends in sharp "in person" clarity and detail. Enjoy crystal-clear video and sound with high-quality VGA resolution and the built-in microphone featuring RightSound Technology. And free Logitech Vid software adds even more value with video calling that's fast, free and dramatically simplified.

Be there to re-connect, face-to-face, with the easy video-calling essentials. Visiting your far-away family and friends just got a lot simpler. With the budget-friendly QuickCam Connect, you can instantly be there with "in-the-same-room" video-calling clarity. See, hear and chat with your grandkids on the other side of the country or your best friend on the other side of the world. You'll experience every smile, laugh and emotion in real-life detail. And with free Logitech Vid software, your calls are fast, free and remarkably easy. If you want a great price on all the essentials for easy video calling, this is your webcam.

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Introducing Vid, Logitech's fast, free and easy new video calling software.

Logitech video calling software lets you install and call in half the time. Download Vid (Windows)* Download Vid (Mac)* It's about time video calling became easy for anyone to use. With new Logitech Vid software and the QuickCam Connect, you get a sharp and clear, yet dramatically simplified, video calling experience. It's the "one-click-to-call" software solution that works seamlessly with any new or existing Logitech webcam. And it's free for you and anyone you call. * Click the download button for your operating system, select "Save" and install file to a location you can remember. When download is complete, click on file to begin installing new software. If you have installed a previous version of Vid (i.e. the version that came on CD with your new camera) we recommend you completely uninstall it before installing this new version. This release of Vid software only supports the platforms shown above.

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Easy set up

Logitech video calling software lets you install and call in half the time.

Just download the free software and you'll be ready to call in half the time it takes using other video call services. With the simple, intuitive interface, you can set up Vid--and your Logitech webcam--in just a few clicks. Click. Chat. Simple as that.

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Fast Connections

One-click calling without extra steps and hassles. Finally, video calling a friend is as easy as clicking on their picture and email address. No screen names or accounts to remember. With Vid "one-click-to-call", there are no extra steps to keep you from connecting with the people you care about most. All of your contacts are within easy reach. So you're ready to call the moment your webcam is.

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Free for all

Invite and add friends using their email address. It's free and that simple. Vid software is free with your new or existing Logitech webcam. It's also free for anyone you invite to connect with you. Want to add a friend to your call list? Simply choose "Add a friend" to send them an email invitation and software link. Once they sign up, you're both set for free one-click calling--no strings attached.

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Clear video chats

Crisp, clear, full-screen viewing powered by the Logitech SightSpeed network. All of this simplicity is powered by the Logitech SightSpeed network, a groundbreaking framework designed specifically for video calling. It's also how Logitech Vid can deliver crisp, clear video and audio without complications. See it for yourself with Logitech Vid and QuickCam Connect.

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Key Features

High-resolution VGA sensor for clear video calls and photos

When you're chatting on a video call, it's the details that count-your subtle smile, the spontaneous sparkle in your eyes. This webcam's true VGA sensor captures those little nuances, bringing your video calls and photos to life in clear, vibrant detail.

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Built-in microphone with noise-cancelling RightSound Technology

Just speak naturally and the webcam's integrated high-quality microphone picks up every word, laugh and whisper. And RightSound Technology automatically suppresses distracting background noise, so your conversations are always crystal clear.

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One-click software for easy video and photo capture and share

Want to do even more than video call? With included QuickCam software, you can also take and email photos, and record and upload videos, with just one click. It's the easy way to share your photos with family and friends, and to broadcast yourself on YouTube, Facebook and other popular video sites.

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Convenient universal monitor clip fits any desktop or notebook computer

When it comes to practical design, Logitech thought of everything. The webcam clips easily and securely to LCD monitors and ultra-thin notebook monitors alike. The clip even folds up, so you can also set the webcam on a flat surface like a bookshelf above your computer.

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Works with all instant messaging programs for hassle-free calling

All you need for video calling is the webcam, a high-speed Internet connection and any instant messaging software. We recommend Logitech Vid video calling software. You can also download other IM programs online. Unlike some brands, QuickCam Connect works with all instant messaging programs–yours and whomever you call, so getting connected is hassle-free.
Use QuickCam Connect and free video-calling applications to be there "in person", across town or across the world.

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Which Webcam Is Right For You?

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Interactive Video Effects

	For Home or Office
	QuickCam Orbit AF	2.0 MP HD 1600 x 1200 pixels	8.0 MP	Carl Zeiss with motorized tracking			with echo and noise reduction
	QuickCam Pro 9000	2.0 MP 1600 x 1200 pixels	8.0 MP	Carl Zeiss ultra-wide angle			with echo and noise reduction
	QuickCam Vision Pro for Mac	2.0 MP 1600 x 1200 pixels	8.0 MP	Carl Zeiss ultra-wide angle
	QuickCam Communicate Deluxe	1.3 MP HD 960 x 720 pixels	5.0 MP	Glass ultra-wide angle			with echo and noise reduction
	QuickCam Communicate MP	1.3 MP HD 960 x 720 pixels	4.0 MP	Plastic			with echo and noise reduction
	QuickCam Connect	640 x 480 pixels	640 x 480 pixels				with echo and noise reduction
	For Travel or Mobile
	QuickCam Pro for Notebooks	2.0 MP HD 1600 x 1200 pixels	8.0 MP	Carl Zeiss ultra-wide angle			with echo and noise reduction
	QuickCam Deluxe for Notebooks	640 x 480 pixels	1.3 MP	Glass			with echo and noise reduction
	QuickCam for Notebooks	640 x 480 pixels	640 x 480 pixels	Plastic			with echo and noise reduction

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What's In The Box ?

				Package Contents Logitech QuickCam Connect webcam with universal monitor clip/base Logitech QuickCam software CD User's guide 2-year limited hardware warranty Logitech Vid software available via free download at logitech.com

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Product Description

PC Webcam with Built-In Microphone

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

57 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Decent Webcam for the Price, January 3, 2009

By	Billy Radcliffe - See all my reviews

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This is a decent webcam for the price, but it cannot be compared with higher-end cameras. Overall the installation and configuration is quite simple; load in the drivers, plug in the camera and you're all set. The camera comes with a small program that allows you to adjust certain settings on the camera, such as brightness and hue, and the software also allows for still-picture and video capture. While still pictures can be 1.3 megapixel, unfortunately the highest resolution allows for recording a movie (as distinguished from video chatting) is 640x480. I don't know the reason for this, but it seems to be exclusively to limit users of lower-priced cameras. The software also has some extras, such as the ability to use "filters" that create effects on the image for when you're chatting or recording video. These are pretty useless, but I suppose they're free so there's no sense in complaining. Advanced features like the ability to have avatars instead of your face, or to add digital accessories to your image are limited to the higher-end cameras and can not be used on this device.

The picture quality goes from good (not great) to horrible based, as near as I can tell, on the lighting. With good light, the image does not lag much or get blurry, and it is perfectly adequate for video chatting. As the lighting decreases, so does the image quality, to the point of being almost unusable. If you don't have good lighting in the room where you expect to be using this camera, you're going to have to get a light source or you'll be sorely disappointed with the quality of this camera.

As for the audio quality of the microphone, I've been pretty impressed. The software allows configuration of the microphone, which is very nice - you don't feel like you need to shout to be heard, and conversations are very natural.

Overall it's a decent cam, but it's worth spending the extra money for better equipment if you're serious about either recording anything (i.e. YouTube monologues or video mail) or making sure that your friends get the best picture of you when you cam.

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple and functional webcam for good price., October 19, 2008

By	lenkis - See all my reviews

If you want a cheap webcam for Skype or such, this is it. The software is super easy to install and the quality of the images is great. I use it with my laptop, just plug it into USB port and clip on.

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product, August 1, 2008

By	ppberns (New York) - See all my reviews

I gave it to my wife and she loves it. After setting it up and playing with it I found that it is a very good product. It does what is says it will do and I and my wife find it simple and easy to use. Now she gets to see the grandkids via web cam.