Skype Question

[TOOLHEAD]

Since I'll be moving to Mongolia in a few months I plan to install Skype on my computer and my daughter's computer so we can communicate with our granddaughter.

I also want to buy a good quality web cam to use with Skype and I'm wondering if anyone has experience with the below cams. They're for sale on the Skype site. Thanks.

Best Sellers

http://drh.img.digitalriver.com/DRHM/Storefront/Site/skype/images/promo/QCProNtbk_front_90x90.jpg (http://accessories.skype.com/store/skype/DisplayProductDetailsPage/productID.81939900)
Logitech Quickcam Pro for Notebooks (http://accessories.skype.com/store/skype/DisplayProductDetailsPage/productID.81939900)
Regular Price: $99.99
Sale Price: $89.99
High Quality Video!
http://drh.img.digitalriver.com/DRHM/Storefront/Site/skype/cm/images/new_buy_now_EN.gif (http://accessories.skype.com/store/skype/AddItemToRequisition/productID.81939900)

http://drh.img.digitalriver.com/DRHM/Storefront/Site/skype/images/promo/Logitech_QuickCam_Orbit_AF_90x90.jpg (http://accessories.skype.com/store/skype/DisplayProductDetailsPage/productID.81940000)
Logitech QuickCam Orbit AF (http://accessories.skype.com/store/skype/DisplayProductDetailsPage/productID.81940000)
Regular Price: $129.99
Sale Price: $119.59
High Quality Video!
http://drh.img.digitalriver.com/DRHM/Storefront/Site/skype/cm/images/new_buy_now_EN.gif (http://accessories.skype.com/store/skype/AddItemToRequisition/productID.81940000)

[SkanKat]

have been using skype for the last 5 years! great tool to have to communicate with family and friends!

i think generally, you can't go wrong with the "logitech". i had tried many different logitech cams over the years and they are all pretty good! that said, my last logitech is rather dated as i'm now using both built in webcams from my laptop and desktop! just make sure you purchase a webcam with face tracking capabilities. the kids LOVE it!!! seems like both your shortlisted ones have it. :tu:

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r54/skankii_j/Ashlee.jpg

[blackcat]

I have a logitech and just bought a Microsoft to replace it. Didn't like the picture quality. Having said that I haven't tried out the new MS camera yet.

[Dreamcast18]

If you are a Star Wars geek...u need to get this for yourself:


The R2-D2® Wireless Web Camera.
Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the original iconic Star Wars® film, this replica of the headstrong astromech droid is a full-function, 628 x 528 pixel web camera that wirelessly transmits real-time video and audio to a computer, and has worldwide remote access capabilities, allowing you to control R2-D2®'s movements and access the web camera from a laptop or a PC anywhere in the world. Unlike lesser real-time cameras that are tethered to a computer, R2-D2® is controlled by a lightsaber-shaped remote that prompts the droid to move forward, backward, left, and right (including 360° spins), and a sensor located on R2-D2®'s front leg detects desk or table ledges and automatically stops the droid from proceeding w hile signaling an audible warning. The web camera takes digital photos and snap shots, and it has voice record, zoom, and tilt functions. R2-D2® says 11 different phrases and astromech droid sounds from the original Star Wars® soundtrack. Web camera requires six AA batteries. 8" H x 5 1/2" W x 5 1/4" D. (1 lb.)


http://www.ohgizmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/r2_webcam.jpg

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