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Webcams: Not just for video chats anymore

Computers & Internet
By Christina Lindsay on October 17, 2011 in

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The latest webcams allow us to record events in our lives in full high-definition video and to upload our creations to social media sites to share with the online world. Photo resolutions of 8 to 10 megapixels and built-in stereo microphones enhance these multi-media experiences, and software allows us to distort, adjust and play with the video and photo images. With webcam features now standard on laptops, notebooks and tablets, sending your message to the world has never been easier. But some people have taken the webcam beyond its usual uses of video chatting and video recording. Here's a look at four out-of-the-box uses for webcams.  Read more

Webcams, now in high definition

Computers & Internet
By Molly McLaughlin on July 1, 2010 in

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If you're a frequent Skype user or the producer of a homegrown online show, a good-quality webcam is in order. While your laptop may already have a webcam (an increasing number of new laptops have built-in cams as standard equipment), it may not provide the quality you need. Logitech currently makes some of the best webcams on the market, including the Logitech Webcam Pro 9000 (*Est. $100), which supports high-definition video capture and includes features like autofocus, face-tracking and low-light optimization. If you have a desktop or an older laptop without a webcam and just need something basic, Microsoft's LifeCam VX-5000 (*Est. $30) is affordable and well-reviewed. While Creative and HP continue to produce webcams, their models generally get poor reviews. Our full report on webcams covers these models and more. Read more

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