Linksys WVC54GC Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Review

What the reviewers like:
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.

What the reviewers don't like:
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.

Linksys WVC54GC Wireless-G Internet Video Camera review highlights

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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*In order of credibility (see our Ratings Criteria).

1. BiosMagazine.co.uk
Linksys Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Review
Christian Harris
May 21, 2007

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.

2. NetworkCameraReviews.com
Linksys WVC54GC Reviews
Contributors to NetworkCameraReviews.com

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.

3. IT Week
Review: Linksys WVC54GC Review
Leo Waldcock
Dec. 8, 2006

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.

4. PC World
Linksys WVC54GC Wireless Webcam Review
Editors of PC World
Apr. 10, 2007

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.

5. Amazon.com
Linksys WVC54GC Reviews
Contributors to 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.

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Linksys WVC54GC Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Review