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iSight [for Mac]
[09.07.2004]
I purchased my iSight a week after it came
out and was released to the Apple stores (I
frequent
the one on Michigan Ave. here in Chicago).
I knew that I did not NEED it, but I also knew
that I love web cam technology and felt inadequate
if I did not own one. At least, just to say
I
had one, just as I am with most Apple products!
I based my decision also on a couple other
variables. 30% of my decision was solely because
of it's
sleek design, 65% was because it worked perfectly
with the newly released version of iChat and
5% was because I had to have a web cam for
my Mac.
 Fortunately,
I was very happy with my purchase. Though,
I had higher expectation of it's ability
to work super well in low lights (which it
does not), I was very impressed with it's
speed (via Firewire) and plug & play
abilities. Luckily for Apple, this is the
best web cam for Macs,
but only because there are not many other
alternative for Mac users to choose from.
Again, the best part is that it is built
by Apple, just like the program it was built
for, iChat. It's all about everything working
together in unison... it does what it is
supposed to, so there is not much more to
ask of.
Now, about a year after it's release, the
iSight web cam also works integrated with
Apple's digital movie editing program, iMovie.
I have tried a few other programs that use
web cams such as, Yahoo Instant Messenger
for the Mac and EvoCam for Mac users who
are wanting a web cam on their web sites
and the iSight has worked perfectly.
Score another one for Apple (yes, I am partial
to Apple, honestly).
 To learn more about the iSight click HERE.
To learn more about iChat click HERE.
O' by the way, the iSight will be even more
essential when the newest version of Apple's
operating system is released, Tiger OS X
10.4. Video conferencing between 4 people
has never looked so good. Check it out HERE for
a preview.
Toodles for now!
Kev!
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3COM Homeconnect Web Cam [for PC]
UPDATE [11.17.2001] :: It amazes me, but 3COM
has discontinued this web cam. It is a real shame,
however, I am still using and loving it. Nevertheless
read on, you may still be able to get this via
eBay, right!
[01.09.2001]
I can't say enough great things about this web
cam. The 3com Homeconnect is crisp, clear, and
solid. From noon sunlight to a moon lit room,
the 3com gives you a great picture. Low light
is usually my number one concern in all camera
products, so it was just as important to me when
deciding on a webcam. I'm happy to say that the
3com did not fail me at all. The color on this
baby is spectacular as well. You can easily adjust
all aspects of the camera... color saturation,
brightness, contrast, and even gamma and shutter
speeds. Wow. So, find out for yourself. Visit
my lime.cam at
day and then at night, when I have my lights
off. It should speak for itself.
 Not much else to say about the 3com Homeconnect,
when it gives me all that I expect out from it!
Let me mention one other thing that I don't utilize,
but appreciate that it's available. The fact
that I can stretch the camera's resolution to
1024x768 at 60 frames a second. Most other cameras
only go up to 640x480 resolution at 30 frames...
and that is if your lucky. This is a great feature
if your using the camera for security or monitoring
purposes (but not for online webpage webcam purposes).
3com just lowered the price to $129.99. So if
you do a little online shopping around, I'm sure
that you can get it around 100 bucks!
Kev!
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