| | |  | Web Cameras | Home » » » Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX | | | | | | | Description: | | QuickCam Communicate STX Video Webcam & Microphone for PC or Laptop QuickCam Communicate STX takes your video communications to the next level. Clearer video with 640 x 480 VGA quality and RightLight technology provides improved image clarity even in low light, and your calls are always echo-free with the integrated microphone and RightSound technology. Talk face-to-face online with this Web camera that features RightLight technology to ensure image clarity even in dim lighting and RightSound technology for echo-free voice transmission. Features: PerformanceTrue VGA resolution: Capture high-quality VGA (640 x 480) video and 1.3 megapixel (software-enhanced) images. RightLight Technology: Automatically produces true-to-life, clear images, even in dim light. Integrated microphone with RightSound technology: Enjoy crystal-clear conversations, free from annoying echo. ConveniencePrivacy shade: Launch, mute, and close video sessions with confidence. Bonus software: Use bundled HP Photosmart Essential to capture, edit, customize, and print images. Snapshot button: Click to snap a candid, high-resolution (up to 1.3 megapixel) photo. Activity light: Lets you know when youre live. Universal monitor clip: Mounts easily on almost any type of display or notebook computer. Specifications: High quality VGA sensor with RightLight Technology Video capture: Up to 640 x 480 Still image capture: Up to 1.3 megapixel with software enhancement Built-in microphone with RightSound Technology Frame rate: Up to 30 frames per second with recommended system Adjustable base fits any monitor or notebook USB 2.0 certified Optics: Fixed Focus Manufacturer Warranty: 2 years warranty System Requirements: - Windows 2000, Windows XP - Pentium 4 1.4 GHz or AMD Athlon 1GHz processor (Pentium 4 2.4 GHz recommended) - 128MB RAM (256 MB recommended) - Windows Vista- Pentium 4 2.4 GHz (2.8 GHz recommended) - 512MB RAM (1GB recommended) - 200... | | | Features: | |
• Free, high quality video calls with synchronized audio
• Works with Skype, MSN Messenger, Yahoo, and AIM
• Integrated microphone with RightSound technology
• RightLight technology provides bright images in low light situations
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 8.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 3.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 8.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 3.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 8.2 inches | | Package Width:
| 8.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 3.2 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.7 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 149 reviews |
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81 of 85 found the following review helpful:
Mac compatibleApr 20, 2007
By red_ber
I just want to confirm that this camera is indeed compatible with a Mac, and works reasonably well with Skype. My set up: 1.5 GHz Powerbook G4, Mac OS X 10.4.8, Skype 2.5.0.85, macam 0.9.1 driver. The refresh rate is not that high, subjectively at about 10 fps. Mic on the camera does not work, but the Powerbook built-in mic works very well. Headphones are not necessary but desirable to eliminate echo. The camera produces good focus and depth of field, and auto adjusts to different lighting conditions. Overall, video quality is not outstanding, but pretty decent and quite usable with Skype.
59 of 64 found the following review helpful:
 Twisted Logitech Quickcam Communicate STX ReviewJul 21, 2008
By Ben Twisted
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1LXA7QN699U81 This is my experience with the Logitech Quickcam Communicate STX. Maybe I got a bad one, but nothing helps. Settings, lighting, tried all suggestions. Time for a trip back to the store. I've always like Logitech, but this one didn't impress me.
41 of 44 found the following review helpful:
 Blurry MotionApr 05, 2007
By Liquid Sky
This camera definitely has crisp picture, but the images are way too blurry during movement with low frame rate. I wasn't sure if this was due to the computer I was running it on (above minimum but slightly below recommended specs) or the camera itself.
I happened upon a Logitech UltraVision (which is Logitech's top-of-the-line webcam) for only $79. On the box, both the Communicate STX & UltraVision have the SAME minimum & recommended system requirements. But the UltraVision when installed on the same computer had no blurry images during movement, with obviously better frame rate, and better performance overall. Very odd, I thought, since UltraVision is at least 3 steps above Communicate STX in the model level, and is assumed to require greater system resources.
So my conclusion is that the Communicate STX, for whatever reason, does indeed have an unacceptable blurry motion image and ridiculously low frame rate (well below the 30 fps that's advertised on the box & elsewhere). The picture itself is crisp and handles low light well, but there is lag time in the movement, and the audio and video do not sync well. Be warned if that's a concern. Some people are more forgiving of this than others, but I personally can't stand it, and if you've ever experienced a webcam that actually responds to you instantaneously, it's really hard to settle for anything less. The built-in microphone, by the way, is excellent and very sensitive, and the unit itself is quite attractive in its silver & black.
As for the UltraVision, I believe the Rightlight2 technology (for this particular model) does not work well in low light (definitely too dark), but it can be corrected manually by increasing the gain. Hopefully, this flaw will be corrected permanently with a software fix at some future date (how hard can it be to write code that would kick the gain up a few notches when the light level falls below a certain point?). The picture on the other hand is the sharpest I've ever seen in a webcam. As for the concerns of it being a resource hog, I didn't experience that, and I don't see how people can say that when the system requirements are the same for the Communicate STX, Pro 5000, & Fusion. They may just be assuming this, since it is the most expensive camera in the line. All four of them basically use the same software as well. UltraVision is no more a resource hog than the others mentioned, in my opinion.
On a side note, I noticed a blue tinge in the skin tone when using the UltraVison in lower light. I realized that this was due to the blue illuminated ring around the Logitech logo while the camera was on. Since there was little light, the blue ring actually served as a lighting source, thus making the skin tone somewhat blue. Now if they'd just make that ring a little brighter & white in color......
Hope this helps if you were wondering about the Communicate STX's blurry motion video, or the UltraVison's capabilities. I would not buy the Communicate STX. If I had to get a Logitech, I would spend the extra money and step up to the Pro 5000 (or any of the other models with 'true high-speed' USB 2.0), which must have better frame rate and smoother video, just as the UltraVision did.
17 of 17 found the following review helpful:
 Great Cam for the MoneyApr 11, 2007
By J. Lee
I'm very happy with this web cam. It rests fine on my laptop's LCD or on my CRT monitor. The software gets installed first, and the first thing it does is call home to do a new download of all the software and drivers. This took some time (using DSL, maybe 20 minutes), but I was glad to have the "latest and greatest". The camera image is very clear and the software gives you control over things like white balance. I keep most things under automatic control, but I do find I have to adjust the white balance so images don't look too bluish. Still, this is a quibble. I really like the integrated microphone! With the echo canceling software, I can talk without a headset and neither end of the connection hears echos. There are also some "filters" that can distort your image for fun. They are good for a few laughs, especially with kids. I don't see any negatives to this product at all unless you are trying to take really good pictures with it. Use the right tool for the job; if you want fine still pictures, use a real digital camera. If you want to video conference via Skype (or whatever), this web camera works quite well.
30 of 33 found the following review helpful:
Super easy setupAug 26, 2006
By P. Conley
I bought this webcam after first trying an older one (a different brand) I had laying around the house. The older one was difficult to install & get working properly, & required a registry edit to get the IM program to see it, & also the use of a separate microphone. I went to a local retailer (sorry Amazon, but you don't sell this one yet) to see what options were out there, & figured I'd give this one a try. Cost was a little under $60 before tax. There were others that appear to have the same or very similar specs & cost a little less, but I chose this one because I've been happy with every Logitech product I've used in the past. Setup was quick, easy, & completely painless. Installation was done in about 5 minutes & it worked flawlessly right away. I'm now going back out to buy another one to send to my son, who's out of the country. I can hardly wait until he gets it so we can talk to each other face to face.
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