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Editors' Rating:
7.8 of 10
| • Value for money |
8 |
| • Ease of Use |
8 |
| • Performance |
7 |
| • Image Quality |
8 |
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Average User Rating:
9.0 of 10
(21 vote)
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Value for money
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9 |
| • Ease of Use |
9 |
| • Performance |
9 |
| • Image Quality |
9 |
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PROS
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Good image quality if light is adequate.
• Built-in microphone.
• Outstanding software bundle.
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CONS
• Mediocre low-light performance.
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Billed as Logitech's high-end model, the QuickCam Pro 3000 package includes a USB Webcam and three CDs packed with software to handle just about any cam-related task. The software package is certainly complete, but the hardware falls into the middle of the performance pack.
QuickCam Pro
3000 Major Features:
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Enjoy true 640 x 480 resolution. |
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Record sound with a built-in microphone. |
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Send video e-mail. |
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Make video calls. |
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Add live images to your instant messages. |
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Edit videos, create professional photos. |
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Broadcast live video and audio over the web. |
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Create web albums or set up a webcam. |
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Direct your own animated movies. |
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Create stunning web pages. |
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Keep an eye on things with video monitoring software. |
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Play cool camera games. |
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2-year limited hardware warranty. |
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Customer Reviews
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Katie Lee Kong,
from Atlanta, GA, US, Nov 25, 2001
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I don't know much about webcams so I can't give you a professional opinion. This is the first webcam I got and I wanted something that wasn't too expensive, but still high quality. I went to [stores] and had the people working there give me some recommendations and opinions. I had also researched a little online on different webcams, prices, quality, and video resolution. I finally came and decided to buy this one. It was a little more expensive than what I was originally willing to spend on, but I have to admit, the quality and picture is crisp and clean. It even fixes difficult lightening situations and automatically corrects. It also comes with a lot of software for you to edit your pictures, or create a card and send to family and friends. It took me about 5 minutes to set up as well. All I had to do was install the software, plug in the USB cord, and the program box popped up and I was ready to go. I give it 5 stars for good quality, easy installation, and useful software. I'm actually glad I spent a little extra money. I don't want to waste my time by getting a bad quality, cheap webcam and being disappointed and eventually going out and spending even more money to get a good one. If you have the cash, GET THIS ONE!!
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Value for money
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9 |
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Ease of Use
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10 |
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Performance
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10 |
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Image Quality
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10 |
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