Mac compatible webcam.. as cheap as possible

[Erik]

Hey everyone. I finally figured I should post about this.

My trusty Logitech QuickCam Messenger, nor my older webcams are Mac compatible, unfortunately. I'm looking for a Mac compatible webcam that's fairly decent, but as cheap as possible. I do like my QuickCam Messenger a lot, but I can't get it to function on a Mac.

Anyone have any ideas? $30 or under would be nice. Anyone using one right now and would recommend it?

Thanks.

 

[penpen]

Hey everyone. I finally figured I should post about this.

My trusty Logitech QuickCam Messenger, nor my older webcams are Mac compatible, unfortunately. I'm looking for a Mac compatible webcam that's fairly decent, but as cheap as possible. I do like my QuickCam Messenger a lot, but I can't get it to function on a Mac.

Anyone have any ideas? $30 or under would be nice. Anyone using one right now and would recommend it?

Thanks.

OK, this one is not under $30, but for $40.95 at Overstock, you can get a refurbished Logitech QuickCam Pro 4000 USB WebCam (compatible w/ Mac OS X 10.1.5 to 10.2.6). Shipping is free for this item.

... and Maybe Spoofee-Coupons knows if there are any % or $ off coupons that you could use to apply to your order?

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Model No: 961239-0403
Free Shipping for your entire order
Catalog #: 954206
Limited Inventory! Sell out Risk: VERY HIGH

Specifications (from Newegg.com):

Interface: USB2.0
Sensor: 1/4" VGA CCD(1.3 mega)
Frame Rate: 30fps @ (160x120 & 320x240), 15fps @ 640x480
Max. Resolutions: 640 x 480(24 bit color)
Features: Zoom in or out, even pan and tilt to get the right shot, Add live video to MSN Messenger, Send live video to mobile phones with Logitech Mobile Video

If that one is high in price, then there's the Macally IceCam USB WebCam that you can purchase for $23.74 shipped from Amazon or around $27-$28 shipped from newegg.com

Model# IceCam
Item # N82E16830188101

Specifications:
Interface: USB 1.1
Sensor: 100K Pixels CMOS Sensor (CIF)
Frame Rate: Up to 30 FPS at CIF mode
Max. Resolutions: 352 x 288
Features: Works with Yahoo! Messenger and iChatAV, Perfect for internet Video & Image Capture, Lightweight and portable for travelers, Flexible cable design for easy height and angle positioning, Built-in status LED indicator

 

[Erik]

Awesome. I definitely like Logitech webcams, I've had good luck with my QuickCam Messenger. The 4000 was the one I was looking at, but the cheapest I could find it was around $50, and that was a little high. $40 I can definitely deal with, especially since it is USB 2.0 and all. I'll look for some coupons and then go for this.

penpen, would you happen to know of any (possibly free) or extremely cheap USB 2.0 hubs? I have a Mac mini with two USB 2.0 ports, and I have a USB 1.1 hub plugged in, but between my MP3 player and this new webcam, a high speed hub would be helpful.

 

[penpen]

Awesome. I definitely like Logitech webcams, I've had good luck with my QuickCam Messenger. The 4000 was the one I was looking at, but the cheapest I could find it was around $50, and that was a little high. $40 I can definitely deal with, especially since it is USB 2.0 and all. I'll look for some coupons and then go for this.

penpen, would you happen to know of any (possibly free) or extremely cheap USB 2.0 hubs? I have a Mac mini with two USB 2.0 ports, and I have a USB 1.1 hub plugged in, but between my MP3 player and this new webcam, a high speed hub would be helpful.

I'll have to take a look around

but say, WHAT ARE YOU DOING UP SO LATE!?!?

hee hee

ps I added some info in my previous post about a webcam under $30 that's Mac compatible, but probably not as nice as the Logitech QuickCam Pro 4000.

 

[Erik]

Sigh, started my homework at 10PM, around then. Just got caught up in reading, and well, not too tired. I took a nap earlier so I'm not that bad, I might go to sleep for a couple hours though, not sure what I'm going to do yet. Probably finish this thing and order the new webcam!

Yeah, for the extra $12 or $13 or whatever, the QuickCam is definitely the way to go, especially since I'm able to sell my QuickCam Messenger for a reasonable amount.

 

[penpen]

Sigh, started my homework at 10PM, around then. Just got caught up in reading, and well, not too tired. I took a nap earlier so I'm not that bad, I might go to sleep for a couple hours though, not sure what I'm going to do yet. Probably finish this thing and order the new webcam!

Yeah, for the extra $12 or $13 or whatever, the QuickCam is definitely the way to go, especially since I'm able to sell my QuickCam Messenger for a reasonable amount.

Argh, too bad Overstock refurb webcam sold out, but CONGRATS on finding it at Monarch for NEW and for only $5 more with free shipping and no tax!

:claps:

 

[benwin]

well didn't wanted to start a new thread, so......


Is there any cheap cheap webcam (any brand, doesn't matters) that works, ?







well this ain't for me, its for someone else who wants the cheapest one