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- With the Linksys WVC54GC Wireless-G Internet Video Camera, you can monitor via the Internet; it has a built-in web server. The price is low and security features such as motion detection are generous for the price.
- The low resolution of the Linksys WVC54GC Wireless-G Internet Video Camera produces poor video quality. Image quality is terrible in low light, and a reviewer points out that dim lighting is typical when using a surveillance webcam. It has no movement control.
This wireless Linksys WVC54GC tries to span the gap between consumer and professional users, and judging from the reviews we've seen, winds up pleasing no one. While it does have some nice features, many of those, such as the built-in web server and wireless connectivity, are overkill for the typical webcam user. In addition, reviews say the Linksys WVC54GC Wireless-G Internet Video Camera falls down where it counts -- in image quality.
The Linksys WVC54GC Wireless-G Internet Video Camera is a wireless webcam that falls between consumer and professional products, so it isn't an obvious product to review by sources in either camp. Nonetheless, professional and user reviews raise several significant reasons why prospective buyers shouldn't consider this product. Review in BIOS, IT Week, and Australian PC World reject it from a business perspective. User reviews at NetworkCameraReviews.com and Amazon.com paint an ugly picture for consumers.
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U.K. small business technology website BIOS generally provides good reviews, but does not review a lot of products, nor are all sold in the U.S. Christian Harris reviews several other webcams, which gives him a frame of reference. Harris concludes that the weaknesses of the Linksys Wireless-G Internet Video Camera make it impractical for business use.
Review: Linksys Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Review, Christian Harris, May 21, 2007
This enthusiast website is a great resource for network webcam information and support, and comparison charts. The site has no professional reviews, but user reviews include commentary and ratings for design, image quality, easy of use, connectivity, and other features. Reviews here for the Linksys WVC54GC are mixed, but several are not very complimentary.
Review: Linksys WVC54GC Reviews, Contributors to NetworkCameraReviews.com
3. IT Week
This very short review reaches the useful conclusion that the Linksys WVC54GC is "more of a gadget than a serious security device" because of low resolution, unimpressive image quality, and no movement control. The review concludes with two alternate choices to consider.
Review: Review: Linksys WVC54GC Review, Leo Waldcock, Dec. 8, 2006
4. PC World
This short review explains more than evaluates the product. The four-star rating is out of line with copy that implies that the Linksys WVC54GC is barely OK.
Review: Linksys WVC54GC Wireless Webcam Review, Editors of PC World, Apr. 10, 2007
5. Amazon.com
Amazon.com has fair amount of user reviews of the Linksys WVC54GC. Half the people who bought it give it the lowest possible rating; other ratings are evenly divided. The biggest issues are inability to get the product to work, image quality, and a service requirement.
Review: Linksys WVC54GC Reviews, Contributors to Amazon.com
