First, if you buy this item use the software from the company website, not the CD software. You may or may not get software on the CD that installs without problems.
Installed, the unit worked great (well, once it managed to properly install on WinXP-Pro).
The unacceptable problem I ran into was that the Chinese apparently don't feel like they have to adhere to Microsoft guidelines for APIs, which results in some system damage. The most obvious problem in my case is that Flash player won't work with IPEVO installed. I can either use Flash or IPEVO cam, but not both. Re-installing Flash Player causes the IPEVO to stop working, their software can't find the camera although the USB subsystem detects it fine. I suspect the side effects vary with system configuration, one can't tell with dirty software.
The greatest concern is that the Chinese might have replaced patched components with unpatched components and opened security holes (note: I am not saying maliciously, just from developer inability to properly code the software). System security scans (such as PSI Secunia or any of the virus programs) don't necessarily detect such cracks in security.
If the Chinese company gets its software act together, the unit would be 5 star, but with the bad software it is not recommended due to potential security exposures. You may not care about such details, in which case the unit otherwise works very well as advertised.
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pretty good web cam
overall very good webcam, macro mode is good. there are 2 cons i can think of. one is that it can't record videos with the software it came with, and 2 i can't use the driver from their website for some reason, only the cd that it came with. the computer is unable to detect the cam when installed with the driver from their website, don't know if anybody else had that problem
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overall very good webcam, macro mode is good. there are 2 cons i can think of. one is that it can't record videos with the software it came with, and 2 i can't use the driver from their website for some reason, only the cd that it came with. the computer is unable to detect the cam when installed with the driver from their website, don't know if anybody else had that problem
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Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2008
I've now gone through a good dozen of webcams, and that's one of my keepers.
Here's why:
It's the only one that'll enable me to sell my stuff on eBay effectively, chat, and travel without worrying. Those are really hard qualities to find in a webcam.
Pluses:
- Great macro, under 2 inches. I sell bracelets on eBay, and to increase traffic and bids, I put up videos of my bracelets. So I have to get close to it to show the intricate design. That's where 99% of webcams fail... and this one triumphs. You adjust the manual focus to macro, and tah-dah! The world can see my beautiful beads and how well they're arranged.
- Great design and portability. I always move around when I chat. Sometimes, I want to show something on the floor, my cat sleeping, what not. So this is pen shaped: pick it up, point, and you're done. No weird shape, no weird nothing. Point, and you're done.
- Cool off-button. Admit it - when you're chatting for a long time, you end up doing something else. You have to go pee, you have to answer the phone. I think it's better I don't share these little weird things with my friends. So I just switch the camera to off without having to log out or restart anything. When I'm done with my private stuff, turn it back on, and that's it!
- Very, very reliable. I travel a lot, so my webcam is how I keep in touch with friends + fam. This is the only webcam that's held up over 30 days in suitcases and briefcases without breaking. It's easy to store, unlike a Logitech (they have the weird bent thing). You can put it in a cell phone pocket on your briefcase, or next to your computer without fearing it'll break in the plane. And that's awesome, especially at that price range!
- Advanced features for Skype, which is what I use it with. You can send snapshots in an instant to the other person, and do all kinds of cool stuff!
- TV resolution (640 x 480), which is the max any computer can deal with during chat.
- $39.99!!!! It's in my budget!!! :-)
Minuses:
- Not totally compatible with Mac yet. Works with Yahoo Messenger on it, but not iChat (the only 2 things available on mac right now)
- Lighting conditions must not be too dark. Ok, I know, no one chats in pit dark, that's just an eye killer. But I thought I'd mention it.
- White balance seems off at times. It looks like the white is a little off on weird bulbs (I have old lamps). TIP: go into the control panel and do manual exposure/white balance. It'll take you 5 seconds. I found that manual white balance and exposure are better with all webcams because otherwise your webcam spends its time adjusting it, meaning the other person sees you in shades of white and grey. Adjust it at the beginning of your session and you're fine - the other person will have a uniform color panel.
Here's why:
It's the only one that'll enable me to sell my stuff on eBay effectively, chat, and travel without worrying. Those are really hard qualities to find in a webcam.
Pluses:
- Great macro, under 2 inches. I sell bracelets on eBay, and to increase traffic and bids, I put up videos of my bracelets. So I have to get close to it to show the intricate design. That's where 99% of webcams fail... and this one triumphs. You adjust the manual focus to macro, and tah-dah! The world can see my beautiful beads and how well they're arranged.
- Great design and portability. I always move around when I chat. Sometimes, I want to show something on the floor, my cat sleeping, what not. So this is pen shaped: pick it up, point, and you're done. No weird shape, no weird nothing. Point, and you're done.
- Cool off-button. Admit it - when you're chatting for a long time, you end up doing something else. You have to go pee, you have to answer the phone. I think it's better I don't share these little weird things with my friends. So I just switch the camera to off without having to log out or restart anything. When I'm done with my private stuff, turn it back on, and that's it!
- Very, very reliable. I travel a lot, so my webcam is how I keep in touch with friends + fam. This is the only webcam that's held up over 30 days in suitcases and briefcases without breaking. It's easy to store, unlike a Logitech (they have the weird bent thing). You can put it in a cell phone pocket on your briefcase, or next to your computer without fearing it'll break in the plane. And that's awesome, especially at that price range!
- Advanced features for Skype, which is what I use it with. You can send snapshots in an instant to the other person, and do all kinds of cool stuff!
- TV resolution (640 x 480), which is the max any computer can deal with during chat.
- $39.99!!!! It's in my budget!!! :-)
Minuses:
- Not totally compatible with Mac yet. Works with Yahoo Messenger on it, but not iChat (the only 2 things available on mac right now)
- Lighting conditions must not be too dark. Ok, I know, no one chats in pit dark, that's just an eye killer. But I thought I'd mention it.
- White balance seems off at times. It looks like the white is a little off on weird bulbs (I have old lamps). TIP: go into the control panel and do manual exposure/white balance. It'll take you 5 seconds. I found that manual white balance and exposure are better with all webcams because otherwise your webcam spends its time adjusting it, meaning the other person sees you in shades of white and grey. Adjust it at the beginning of your session and you're fine - the other person will have a uniform color panel.
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