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- Budget webcam Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 *Est. $35
- Best webcam overall Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 *Est. $80
- Laptop webcam Logitech QuickCam Pro for Notebooks *Est. $80
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- Excellent image quality
- Very good audio quality
- Face-tracking feature
- Price
- Too bulky for use with laptops
March 2008. Reviewers agree that the Logitech QuickCam Ultra Vision produces significantly better video quality than any other webcam. However, they also agree that you pay a premium for such quality, and it may be overkill for some users. For much less, the Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 (*est. $80) is also highly rated and has face tracking and high resolution.
We weren't able to find any reviews of Logitech's most recent version of the QuickCam Ultra Vision webcam, the Ultra Vision Special Edition. We did, however, find a number of very detailed reviews for the Special Edition's predecessor, the QuickCam Ultra Vision. The subtlety of difference isn't reserved for the name alone – the only difference between these two cameras is that the QuickCam Ultra Vision Special Edition features a black casing, as opposed to the Ultra Vision's silver and white. Otherwise, the two webcams are identical and reviews of the QuickCam Ultra Vision can be applied to the Special Edition version. Tom's Hardware Guide directly compares it with four other webcams. CowboyFrank.net compares it with the Logitech QuickCam Fusion.
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Todd Haselton compares five webcams in this roundup and concludes that the Logitech QuickCam Ultra Vision produces the best visual clarity and color, adjusting to any lighting condition. Still, Haselton concludes that others are a better value than the QuickCam Ultra Vision.
Review: Logitech QuickCam Ultra Vision Review, Todd Haselton, Feb. 14, 2007
This enthusiast website covers more webcams and is more up-to-date than any other review source. In this review, Frank Harrell says he is overwhelmed by the video quality of the Logitech QuickCam Ultra Vision.
Review: Logitech QuickCam Ultra Vision Review, Frank Harrell, Mar. 24, 2007
Scott Clark provides the most detailed review of the Logitech QuickCam Ultra Vision. It is superbly augmented with still images, screen shots and videos. The review is non-comparative, but Clark has considerable experience reviewing a number of webcams, so there's a strong frame of reference.
Review: Logitech QuickCam Ultra Vision USB Webcam Review, Scott Clark, Dec. 2006
Benny Har-Even regularly reviews webcams, which gives him solid credibility in asserting that the Logitech QuickCam Ultra Vision is the best he's tested. It earns the highest rating and a recommended designation. Price is an issue, however.
Review: Logitech QuickCam Ultra Vision Reviews, Benny Har-Even, Apr. 27, 2007
Pocket-lint.co.uk is a prolific and up-to-date reviewer of webcams. Pocket-lint does a fine job of explaining the technological advantages and features of the Logitech QuickCam Ultra Vision.
Review: Logitech QuickCam Ultra Vision Webcam Review, Stuart Miles, Nov. 3, 2006
