WEB CAMS which one ? Need advice

[wakejumper]

What is the "Best" webcam for personal use for an HP Desktop system (AMD 2400, 512 DDR SDRAM, 120 GB HD ) DSL, WindowsXP Home, AOL- IM.

I have read many reviews, on various models, found a couple of good prices at Gateway.com

BUT WHICH ONE, I do not want the inexpensive ones, I want a quality webcam, great picture, without software problems.

Here is what I have found @ Gateway.com

Logitech, (2 for 1) QuickCam® Express Cameras (model 961183-0403) $49.99 + Shipping
Logitech, (2 for 1) QuickCam® Pro 4000 Cameras (model 961239-0403) $99.99 + Shipping

The 2 for 1 price is VERY NICE !
I'm leaning towards the Logitech Pro 4000 with many bells and whistles (best internet price around $65.00 - $77.00 for 1 webcam) but the customer reviews haven't always been positive, buggy software and terrible customer service, from Logitech. I like to stay around the $50 - $100 price point, if possible. Not sure if Logitech products will get the job done. I'm open to other Brands of quality webcams.

Is there a SPOOFIE webcam Specialist that can guide me to a quality cam ?

Thanking you in Advance,
Wakejumper

 

[Erik]

Welcome to Spoofee.

Since you're looking at a higher end webcam, you aren't going to find a great price, but you're just going to want to find the model you want. Any of the Logitechs are good but to tell you the truth, once you get to the higher end models, they're all the same, some just have some more bells and whistles.

The QuickCam Express is a pretty good camera and you can't go wrong. As for the 4000's, those are top of the line, and the price is right, as BestBuy sells one for $100. It just comes down to how much you want to spend. I can tell you though that the QuickCam Express is going to have good picture quality and for $25 a camera, it's really probably the way to go.

Hope this helps.