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Logitech QuickCam Pro USB (PC)

Logitech QuickCam Pro USB (PC)

List Price: $99.95
Your Price: $87.04
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Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Windows 2000 Users Beware
Review: Before purchasing this camera I checked out Logitech's web site to make sure that they supported Windows 2000 - they did. Unfortunately, when the camera arrived, there was a one page 'Windows 2000 Users Read This First' in the box. It only sort-of supports Windows 2000. It doesn't support dual booting with Windows 98 because of 'installer issues'. And some of the bundled software doesn't work on Windows 2000. Installation required two reboots, one suggested by the installer, and a second simply because Windows 2000 (SP1) didn't seem to 'get it' the first time. The camera seems to work well, and the low-light option is useful. The included main utility is simple to use, but could probably have done with a proper MDI interface. It's possible to be using the camera from one part of the program, say for the 'motion sensor', which causes another part, for example the emailer, to report a 'camera in use' error. I guess the user interface has been a little over-simplified. ...

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Logitech [Is Not Good]!!
Review: Buy Logitech webcams at your own risk. I had a terrible experience with Logitech Quickcam pro 3000. The software would install, windows detects the camera, but after rebooting the machine, the camera is just not detected. When I looked at the device in device manager, all it would say was "Device cannot be started (Code 10)". Tried it under both Windows 98 and 2000, with the same problems. My advice, go with Intel or 3Com

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Logitech abandons customers
Review: I bought the QuickCamVC USB version, which worked fine under Windows 95/98. But then I upgraded to Windows 2000, and Logitech, who bought the product line from Connectix, has stated on their web site that they will not develop Windows 2000 drivers for the USB version of this camera, although they do support the parallel port version. It seems that I have to throw out my perfectly good cam and buy another. It will not be a Logitech!

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Logitech abandons customers
Review: I bought the QuickCamVC USB version, which worked fine under Windows 95/98. But then I upgraded to Windows 2000, and Logitech, who bought the product line from Connectix, has stated on their web site that they will not develop Windows 2000 drivers for the USB version of this camera, although they do support the parallel port version. It seems that I have to throw out my perfectly good cam and buy another. It will not be a Logitech!

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Fun and Productive.
Review: I just bought this camera so that I can start Net Meetings. The installation was very easy. I do not have a CD-Rom on my laptop, but used my cable modem to download the information from the Logitech site. After downloading the drivers I was able to install the required software, plug the camera in the USB port and I was on my way.
The software includes 8 different sections:

1. Create pictures and videos: You can take pictures or make a video.
2. Create Video E-mail: You can record your own video (Audio and Video) and sent it to people in your mail distribution list. Works very well.
3. Create a Web album: As the title states this is an image repository.
4. Create a Web Cam: Logitech signs you up with a 3rd party web site that hosts live Web cam. A little choppy but works well.
5. Broadcast Live: You can record your own TV show and invite people to view your show at a given time. The recording is done with the camera and the broadcasting by the 3rd party vendor mentioned above.
6. Create Animation: This activity let's you create stop-motion and time-lapse videos.
7. Activate Motion Director: Use the sensor to see who is in your house/room. You can set the sensitivity and have it record immediately.
8. Look at my Gallery: You can store, sort and organize your images and videos in this location.

The user interface of the software is very well with all the mentioned sections having a step-by-step guide. Within the software main screen you have two windows. One window guides you real-time as your camera focuses and the other window displays the result of your action (snap-shoot, video, web cast, etc.) The unit itself has a button to take snap shots, a sensor for detecting movement, a microphone that adds value (and a must) that enables Net Meetings and Internet phone calls - This is where the productive part comes in.
I gave this a four star because of the image size and zoom capability and the colors of the output (good but needs some touching up).

Have fun watching!

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: May not be supported!
Review: I own this camera, but mine has a beige focus ring. It seems as though Logitech will not develop Windows 2000 drivers for it, even though they stated on their webpage that they will offer Windows2000 drivers. My camera was only a few months old and they ditched support for it. If you buy this camera, dont be surprised if they don't support any newer operating systems. Oh yeah, Logitech's answer is to upgrade your camera.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: May not be supported!
Review: I own this camera, but mine has a beige focus ring. It seems as though Logitech will not develop Windows 2000 drivers for it, even though they stated on their webpage that they will offer Windows2000 drivers. My camera was only a few months old and they ditched support for it. If you buy this camera, dont be surprised if they don't support any newer operating systems. Oh yeah, Logitech's answer is to upgrade your camera.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: No Windows 2000 Support
Review: I received this Christmas two months before Windows 2000 was officially released. I was running Windows 98SE and all was well. I would be upgrading though when Windows 2000 became available.

Logitech promised on their website that drivers would be provided at the end of February, at the time of the offical release date. Made sense.

No drivers were ever posted.

After multiple emails and months of waiting for drivers, they recently announced they would not be supporting it at all.

Of course you can phone them and they will give you a ... certificate for a new camera if you already own one of these. I don't want a certificate, I eiter want drivers, or I want a new camera all together.

Don't waste your money or time with this camera.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: No Windows 2000 Support
Review: I received this Christmas two months before Windows 2000 was officially released. I was running Windows 98SE and all was well. I would be upgrading though when Windows 2000 became available.

Logitech promised on their website that drivers would be provided at the end of February, at the time of the offical release date. Made sense.

No drivers were ever posted.

After multiple emails and months of waiting for drivers, they recently announced they would not be supporting it at all.

Of course you can phone them and they will give you a ... certificate for a new camera if you already own one of these. I don't want a certificate, I eiter want drivers, or I want a new camera all together.

Don't waste your money or time with this camera.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Don't waste your money
Review: I suffered nearly a year using this camera before finally unloading it at a garage sale. The picture quality is poor, and if you're using it in low light situations, FORGET IT. Even with the low light feature, the quality is a joke. It works best pointed out a window on a sunny day or in bright fluorescent lighting. Otherwise the picture is grainy and dark. No matter how you tweak the controls this camera will not give you vibrant colors or clarity and believe me, I tried. Good luck if you decide to buy this product!


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