13 Webcams Reviewed : Logitech QuickCam Deluxe for Notebooks
6. Logitech QuickCam Deluxe for Notebooks
- QuickCam Deluxe Webcam
The new QuickCam Deluxe for Notebooks features upgrades that are supposed to improve image and sound, replacing the previous QuickCam For NoteBooks Deluxe. A high-end webcam for laptops, the new version is obviously small and easily clips on the top of the screen. There is a zoom, microphone, and face tracking, which is a characteristic found more and more often in webcams.
Higher performance?
The Deluxe for Notebooks shows good reactivity and images are fluid even if we see the occasional light skipping when the subject moves. Sharpness is good and details are properly rendered. Colors are slightly lacking in contrast and blacks aren't represented with fine gradations. However, overall the image is correct and pleasing to the eye. On the other hand, all of this becomes more difficult at night or when there is little ambient lighting. Noise is visible and the image loses a significant amount of detail.
Clear and precise sound
The technology developed by Logitech is supposed to reduce ambient noise and eliminate echoes. And, indeed, the result is very good. Your interlocutor’s voice is recognizable, fluid and the sound is clear whether we are facing, on the side or behind the webcam. Ambient noise is almost inexistent and no humming is heard.
Finally, this webcam does not have any avatars but you can personalize your image with a variety of video effects.
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If you use it during the day, this small webcam will serve its purpose well. At night its another story.
does really a webcam need to be reviewd?
Yeah, I think it's a great review. I just purchased a 25.5" Asus monitor with a built in 2.0MP Bright Cam. My wife got on a video conference with her friends and loved it, so now I'm looking for one for her. By the way, how do these compare with my built-in Web Cam? I can't find any specs other than the 2.0MP.
However... It would have been nice to have a price list (there's not even a mention of price in each respective camera's review), and maybe a summary at the end showing prices and ratings. And maybe a top pick in a couple of price categories.
hey man! I was joking, Great article!
However... It would have been nice to have a price list (there's not even a mention of price in each respective camera's review), and maybe a summary at the end showing prices and ratings. And maybe a top pick in a couple of price categories.
Hey Gutbop,
Check the right-hand side of each page for pricing info on the units. We use a search engine to display the price results because the prices for this kind of product are so variable across retailers.
Thanks,
Rachel Rosmarin
Editor of Tom's Guide
Its a shame that only a single webcam seemed to come with security software (scheduled snapshots or motion detection). However, with free software such as Yawcam, I don't suppose its too big a deal.
While I'm sure overall image quality has improved, these new cams don't seem to be any more functional than my 9 year old logitec QuickCam Express (the white golfball webcam). Sure some have face tracking (how well does that work with limited field of view anyway?), but the overall low resolution and general lack of autofocus on most of these cameras just doesn't justify an upgrade. Although the built-in microphones might be nice, sometimes you just need voice-chat, meaning a microphone built into the webcam might be unnecessary or redundant.
I'd like to see more photos, quality is my number one concern. Also, how will any of these work in a meeting room environment. Is it plausable to use them for conference's? I guess audio would be the biggest issue with that.
no conclusion pages ? would've been nice to see what is the best webcam available on the market, what webcam has the best price/performance ratio, etc.
That Creative bundles home surveillance software hardly matters - the best-of-breed (for non technical users) is HomeCamera, and that's a free download from their site (www.homecamera.com).
Hey, I live in a college dorm and a few of my roommates don't have a PC. My roommates aren't to enter my room without permission/unless I'm there. I'm looking for webcam software that I can use to view my room but that I can leave on the screen because my one friend can and does use my PC sometimes for writing papers. I want to see who comes in my room, especially on the weekends when I often travel home. It would be cool if it would automatically boot as well from Windows Startup in case of a crash without a splash screen. I'd like it to be able to email me motion detected snapshots or something. Anyone know of any software that will do all of this?
~Jonny
Dangit, we need an edit button. What I wanted to ask is there a program that is COMPLETELY HIDEABLE that will do all that.
I agree with crystalized - a summary table or conclusion would have been nice for those not wanting to read every page.
Reviews? On my TGH? It's less likely than you think.
I thought all they did was opinion polls.
What would have been nice is two identical sample photos taken with each camera. One in proper lighting conditions and one in dark.
Without them, the review is rather useless for me. I mean, one sample photo included cheesy video effects. How am I to compare the quality of that one to another which has a normal shot. Not to mention the ones which don't have a shot at all.
i do like comparative tables, with actual prices, and, of course, Mac OSX, and Linux drivers and features for this systems. I use several OSs, and i do like products compatible with all of them, and if it possible with all the features at every system.
i do like comparative tables, with actual prices, and, of course, Mac OSX, and Linux drivers and features for this systems. I use several OSs, and i do like products compatible with all of them, and if it possible with all the features at every system.
oops
I'd like to see more photos, quality is my number one concern. Also, how will any of these work in a meeting room environment. Is it plausable to use them for conference's? I guess audio would be the biggest issue with that.
Hi Michael, we use a mixture of desktop and meeting room set-ups using Nefsis Video Conferencing. We find the L'tech Pro900 is great for small rooms (we did use the L'tech Sphere but had too many issues!). For larger rooms you can a Sony evi-d70 with a frame grabber (e.g. Osprey 100 - works well). Unfortunately it seems that there is a big gulf between top end webcams and meeting room based cameras. Anyone got any other suggestions?
What about the HP webcam? I have one, and it is great in dark & light. Autofocus is included, along with security software, et al.
Why miss this one???
Its also able to do 12MP stills as well... I don't get why this was forgotten in the rush to do Logitech & Microsoft (predominantly) webcams...
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