Anyone using a computer cam?

mikelapta



Joined: 20/11/2008
Posts: 2186

Message Posted:
12/11/2009 10:12

what is the best provider please?

need to talk and see folks back home.

Mike

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
12/11/2009 10:14

Our logitech camera came with the softwear and even I had no problem setting it up, I can use with Skype or messenger.

yorkie58


Joined: 16/09/2008
Posts: 245

Message Posted:
12/11/2009 10:24

Have to agree, Logitech for both webcam and cordless mouse for me.

elko2



Joined: 24/07/2007
Posts: 4400

Message Posted:
12/11/2009 10:35

Hey Mike, you don't need a camera to see folks at home, they need one

I have one but have not used it for ages, just typing text is enough for me. Unfortuantely our speeds are not up to scratch yet to support a meaningful video chat.

ismet

hattikins


Joined: 17/02/2008
Posts: 2793

Message Posted:
12/11/2009 10:39

Hi Mike

I have an Apple notebook with built in camera, I use skype to keep in touch with my family both in the UK and Australia, I have ADSL internet so have no problems.

Navek



Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 2656

Message Posted:
12/11/2009 11:41

Hi mikelapta,

Is it an internet provider or web-cam you're looking for?

It's not so much the provider,

but the speed of your connection, 512Kbps minimum,

that will improve the quality of your web-cam viewing.



If it's a camera you're looking for,

The computer shop "Chip" I think it's called down from HSBC Bank,

towards town centre, bear right towards the school, a few hundred yards on the left.

They have a "Piranha" web cam with built in mike & light, USB connection.

I have been using one for app 18 months, no problems,

on Skype & MSN.

You can also make and edit your own videos with it

Price 28 US$ - £17 app, in stock now.

Good luck,

Navek

mikelapta



Joined: 20/11/2008
Posts: 2186

Message Posted:
12/11/2009 12:59

Thanks all.I am a real computer novice.Here's what I've got.

an Acer 7520 laptop

a Microsoft Cam,small thing 3"long which attaches to top of laptop.

I have yahoo and gmail,windows live,and messenger.

Some time ago I could just stick the cam in,and see my emailer,if they were connected.

I can see myself!!!!

Sorry not technical language.

Is that enough info?

Mike

Snaefell



Joined: 07/06/2009
Posts: 266

Message Posted:
12/11/2009 13:19

We have Logitech. Easy to set up and use. I bought it off Amazon. Apple Mac had built in camera but this pc didn't, so had to do a bit of research and Logitech had some brilliant customer reviews.