| | |  | Web Cameras | Home » » » Logitech Quickcam for Notebooks Pro | | | | | | | Description: | | The Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks Pro includes a crush-resistant carrying case, headset, flat panel clip (for monitors 6 mm to 16 mm in width), and a software CD. | | | Features: | |
• True 1.3 megapixel sensor
• RightLight Technology provides natural and realistic images in virtually any lighting condition
• Logitech Video Effects with animated 3D avatars
• RightSound Technology allows more natural conversations with the built-in microphone or included headset
• Ultra-wide field of view
| | | Product Details: | | | Package Length:
| 8.4 inches | | Package Width:
| 8.4 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.3 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.7 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 99 reviews |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
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84 of 87 found the following review helpful:
 Mixed emotions about Logitech's new offerinDec 04, 2005
By Sev
"stisev"
B. Friedlander is right on some accounts:
* The webcam DOES get hot for some odd reason.
* The clip is MUCH, MUCH better than the previous model
The design of the unit is typical of Logitech's world class designs.
The performance of the device is wonderful.
DO NOT INSTALL the software that comes with the CD! It's full of bloat and crap. Download the bare drivers off the Internet and it will work just fine!
58 of 59 found the following review helpful:
Good compact cam for people on the goJan 11, 2006
By D. Huang
The main thing that people need to know when looking at this product is that it is designed for laptops. It has a very sleek and compact design with a nice carrying case to go with it. The microphone/headset is also a very attractive piece. But asthetics aside, here are a few key points regarding this this product:
Pros:
- Compact and easy to take anywhere your laptop goes
- Good video quality (as tested with MSN Messenger). I compared this to other webcams which tauted a true 1.3 megapixel image. The lighting adjustments that are available and the face-tracking are also a helpful addition. I cannot seem to get the frame rate all the way up to 30 fps, but that may be due to my computer and my connection.
- Easy installation. It is very easy to set up.
Cons:
- I think webcams in general are stil a little complex for users who are not technologically savy. I tried have a couple older relatives install it on their own. No go. But this would be true of any webcam.
- The USB cord which comes out of the camera is short. I have a small laptop... but for users with mega-media-laptops, depending on the USB port location, the cord will probably be just long enough, without much extra give.
- The carrying case does not fit the camera and headset neatly. (Or at least I can't figure it out).
Additional notes on the software: The video effects are nice, but it doesn't seem to do well with my face. It actually does better with my wife's face. It essentially tracks your facial structures and moves and changes the 3D animated image to match it. It is a really nice touch. But it may be more or less effective depending on your facial features.
About the hardware: The headset itself is average. I like that it is very compact. The ear piece fits nicely on my ear. But it's not the best quality microphone for use with programs such as Skype.
Summary: All in all, I am pleased with the product - mainly because I had reasonable expectations on what a notebook webcame would be. I recommend this product for those who, like me, need to use it on the go.
44 of 46 found the following review helpful:
 Not For Most IBM NoteBooksDec 31, 2005
By FamilyGuy
If You own an IBM T - Series NoteBook ( or any IBM NoteBook with the raised Edge from the Flat surface of the LCD Screen ), you can ignore this product because of the clip which is used to attach this Cam to the top of your IBM NoteBook Screen.
The Clip will slip on the outer surface of your Laptop Screen and you'll end up with a camera pointing downwards onto your keyboard everytime.
The other person who gave the review above : " Calijoe " must be using one of the Compact and slim IBM 10 - 12 inch LCD Notebooks;
or he must be working for Logitech and is pulling a fast one on all of us.
Buy at your own peril.
Get the Logitech Fusion instead, although it's not really too portable, if you are a Road Warrior.
And like A. Vezirian "stisev" has mentioned, download the QuickCam Software from the Logitech WebSite instead of using the one on the CD.
Hope this was useful.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Good things come in small packagesMay 29, 2006
By Ahmad A. Mumtaz
"amumtaz"
Yes, it is small and wonderful. I was apprehensive about its over heating reviews. Yes, it gets hot but so far that has not impacted its performance. The built-in microphone is powerful enough to pick up sounds from the room so no one really needs to be close to it while speaking. So I never really use the handsfree that came with it.
The profile is small enough to carry it in your laptop bag. It easily connects to Instant Messengers as well so you do not need to worry about configuring it to a yahoo, msn or skype.
23 of 28 found the following review helpful:
 Logitech's new pro notebook cam worse than previous modelNov 03, 2005
By B. Friedlander
I bought this webcam hoping for an overall improvement from their previous Quickcam for Notebooks Pro, but I was so disappointed I had to return it. Pro's in con's, in comparison to the previous model:
Pro: Clips onto my lapto better than the previous model, which always fell backwards. Slight more compact, smaller carrying case.
Cons: When using camera in super mode (i.e. full motion video), anything moving becomes very blury. Didn't have this problem with prior version (or with the Orbit). Users on the other end report heavily compressed or pixelated images. Could be a problem with the other users connection, but we never had this problem before with the older version webcam. The colors suck. Worse than the previous version. The camera gets pretty hot.
Can anyone out there make a decent notebook webcam? I guess I am going to throw some darts and try another brand.
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