it all depends on your luck.
i must tell you guys that in the past there have been quite a lot of troubles with intel webcams, however i haven't seen any trouble with the new ones.
it all depends upon your luck, if the camera gives you a lot of trouble, or just installs smoothly and works fine.
i used them over dial up connections and i must say i am impressed over their quality. i have used them only with good lighting, i don't know if they work well in low or no lights.
Any deals where intel webcam is FreeAfterRebate, i'll really appreciate guys.
However the best webcam ever made was by 3com, 3Com HomeConnect PC Digital Camera, they no longer make it, it is great because it works great in any lighting conditions and picture quality is very good.
you can find some fake ones manufactured selling on ebay. i think they are fake because they can't get them brand new and sealed, plus you can look around to find the actual picture and compare it closely to the ones on ebay. they are just cashing on the popularity of 3Com webcam.
it was great due to the technology of vista imaging.
if you guys still want to buy that webcam you can get it from:
You may find some of the 3Com USB cameras at these locations...
365USA
Westlake Village, CA
(877) 365-USA1
International Orders: (805) 230-3177
Fax: (805) 230-3181
USB Stuff
http://usbstuff.com/cameras.html
i guess they are sold out here. don't know about others.
Vivid Communications
888-862-3292
HOWEVER REMEMBER 3COM DOES NO LONGER PROVIDES ACTIVE SUPPORT FOR THIS PRODUCT.
http://www.3com.com/products/en_US/discontinued/webcam.html
I HOPE THIS HELPS YOU ALL.