Written on December 12, 2009 – 6:25 am | by CoolGadgetConcept |
A webcam is an essential accessory if you want to stay connected with the loved ones, to see them while you are communicating with them or just to talk to your friends on Skype.

Many computers, especially laptops, have nowadays built-in webcams but they don’t do such a great job, sometimes they freeze on an image or they don’t send images at all.

HP GX607AA 12MP Elite Webcam may be the webcam for you. This webcam offers you a high definition video quality and is able to keep the image always focused and sharp thanks to the 3 megapixel sensor which has Autofocus. In a still image the HP webcam can go up to 12 megapixel of capture. You can use it for videoconferencing or to talk with your friends on Windows Live, Skype, AIM and Yahoo Messenger. It is very easy to attach it to the monitor thanks to a flexible clip. To the press of the button on the camera you can open your favorite instant messaging program and also your webcams controls. It has a stereo microphone, therefore you will not only see your friends but you can talk to them as well The software that comes with this webcam can help you edit, capture or share short videos and also edit images.. The software you need for these applications comes with the webcam as well as the HP easy clip and a quick set –up guide.



Another cool webcam is the Lenovo USB webcam; it has 2 microphones and excellent sound and video quality. The microphones have noise reduction this means that they are able to pick up only your voice and not the whole surrounding sound. A 1.3 megapixel sensor allows its users to capture pictures and videos of a high quality. The webcam can be positioned on the desk, on a CRT, flat panel monitor or your notebook. A ball-joint pivot allows the webcam to the rotated at 360 degree. This feature allows you to have a better contact with the ones you talk; you can show them your room, your latest computer gadget or the new T-shirt from the mall.



Creative Labs Live! Cam Optia Pro 2L Webcam from Creative Labs in another cool webcam. It is a USB webcam that can record up to 30 frames per second at a recording resolution of 800x600. The webcam software comes with a smart Face Tracking program that allows the webcam to have a 4X digital zoom, so now the people you talk to can see you better. The 1.3 sensor gives you high quality even if you have a lot of light in your room or you have a darker room. It is easy to install, just Plug and Play and it has a built-in microphone with noise reduction so friends can hear you better and without the background noise.



Mister Robot-o Webcam from Imogen Studio in another great webcam. It has the ability to motorized Auto Tracking at 140 degree vertical and 204 degree horizontal that means the webcam is able to follow automatically your movement. If you have an iPhone you can control it and view it from it if you install the Seedonk iPhone application (comes with the webcam). It has a standard resolution at 640x480 at 30 frames per second but it can go up to 1280x1024 at 8 frames per second. The Mister Robot-o Webcam work with Yahoo, AOL, Skype and Windows Live Messanger and you can buy it at a price of $49.99.

Apple iSight Video Conferencing Webcam with Autofocus can be bought at $359.99, but this webcam is not ordinary. The wbcam is able to capture high quality photos even if you have a low light in your room due to the autofocusing autoexposure F/2.8 lens. The webcam also has a dual-element microphone. It is very lightweight (it has only 63.8 grams so it is easy to carry) and durable thanks to the strong aluminum alloy exterior that protects the electronics. Due to the tilt and swivel mechanism and 3 stands iSight is able to capture photos or video at the best angle. The microphone has noise reduction and thanks to algorithm that filters unessential noise the people you are communicating with can hear you better.



iSight comes with on board processor that can adjust the sharpness, the focus, the color, the exposure and the white balance. The Webcam’s lenses can autofocus at 50 mm so even if you are very close to the webcam you will have a clear image.

If you want to surprise the people you are talking to, you can close the lens cover, this operation closes the video transmission but it doesn’t disconnect the conversation. You have also the possibility to mute the audio, if you want, and still continuing to transmit video.



If you like to communicate a lat at night but you don’t want to keep the lights on the next camera is what you need. Small and flexible is a USB Webcam with infrared night vision from Q-Cam. The camera has built-in seven led lights Microphone and a Snap Shot button. It has also built in 2 infrared LED so even in your room is dark you can still have a conversation with someone and that someone will be able to see you. The webcam has 24-bit color image processing, it is easy to install just Plug and Play. You have the possibility to adjust the image control: contrast, white balance, hue, gamma correction, saturation, sharpness, exposure and color (R/G/gB).



These are a few cool webcams for you to choose from and you can find a lot more on the market. Everyone needs a webcam so it is essential for the communication with the ones far away from us.