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- Low price
- Integrated microphone
- User-friendly
- Can't pan, zoom or track movement
- Image/sound quality could be better
At the time of its release, reviewers agreed that the Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX was an above-average webcam in its price range, but it has since been outpaced by the competition. Reviewers don't all agree about image quality, but most see this as one of the better budget webcams. Features are basic; there's an integrated microphone, but the webcam can't zoom or pan. The Communicate STX has VGA resolution that's better than the typical 352 pixels by 288 pixels you'll find with the least expensive webcams. The QuickCam Communicate STX also does well in low light. Currently, the Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 (Discontinued) is the best reviewed budget webcam.
Frank Harrell, at CowboyFrank.net, is arguably the best overall source of webcam reviews on the web. Web User offers a head-to-head review of six webcams, but its page on the Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX has some errors. Consumer Guide rates the QuickCam Communicate STX and describes the camera's features, but doesn't touch upon sound or image quality. Amazon.com users present mixed experiences, although the majority are positive.
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Frank Harrell chooses the Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX as the best web camera under $50, but his assertion is supported only by photos from the webcam. However, Harrell notes that this is a redesigned USB 2.0 version.
Review: Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX, Frank Harrell, Feb. 5, 2008
2. WebUser
This review of the Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX is based mainly on features. Although a performance rating is given, there are no sample photos included to back up the rating.
Review: Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX Review, July 20, 2006
ConsumerGuide.com briefly describes the basics of setting up and using the Communicate STX webcam in their review. The article does not touch upon sound or image quality at all, and doesn't indicate that the editors have actually used the webcam themselves, leaving us to wonder about what criteria their rating is based on.
Review: Expert Review: Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX Webcam, Editors of ConsumerGuide.com, June 28, 2006
4. Amazon.com
Amazon.com has hundreds of user reviews for the Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX. Collectively, they paint a thorough picture of the user experience, but older reviews tend to be for earlier models. Of the current reviews, the majority rate the camera as average or better, and find it to be a good value and easy to use. Approximately 10 percent rate the camera as below average; the most common complaint is about software issues.
Review: Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX Reviews, Contributors to Amazon.com
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