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« on: October 01, 2008, 11:28:13 AM » |
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For the month of October we thought it would be interesting to see if you've got a computer webcam. Feel free to comment or talk about what brand of webcam you have, what you like / don't like about it, how often you use it, etc. All past monthly polls and results can also be found on the Computer Hope poll page. |
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« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2008, 12:32:16 PM » |
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« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2008, 12:35:59 PM » |
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i do but its not the best.
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« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2008, 01:03:09 AM » |
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I do but I don't use it very often. Only when chatting with good friends. Emiel |
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« Reply #6 on: October 02, 2008, 01:36:37 AM » |
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I have a question about webcam, can a person take your screen shots while you are using the webcam?
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« Reply #7 on: October 02, 2008, 01:37:28 AM » |
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I have a question about webcam, can a person take your screen shots while you are using the webcam?
They can, if they use printscreen. Emiel |
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« Reply #8 on: October 02, 2008, 01:38:45 AM » |
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I know how we take screen shots but I was thinking if it worked on webcam window!
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« Reply #9 on: October 02, 2008, 01:41:04 AM » |
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I know how we take screen shots but I was thinking if it worked on webcam window!
Yes it works. When they use printscreen, they can copy the screenshot to paint (or something else), cut out everything unused and save the webcam window as a paint file. Emiel |
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« Reply #10 on: October 02, 2008, 01:44:53 AM » |
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Oh!! Thats bad news  |
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« Reply #11 on: October 02, 2008, 01:47:59 AM » |
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Oh!! Thats bad news Why? Are you afraid that people might take screenshots of you without your permission? That can be avoided. When you turn on your webcam, you can choose in which conversation you want to use it. It's not needed to use it in every conversation. So when people ask you to turn on your webcam, a simple ''no'' should do just fine. Emiel |
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« Reply #12 on: October 02, 2008, 01:50:56 AM » |
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Nothing , I was just curious |
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« Reply #13 on: October 02, 2008, 01:54:28 AM » |
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Nothing , I was just curious That's okay. I thought that would be the reason you asked us. Emiel p.s.: I thought you hated those d*mn smiley's? |
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« Reply #15 on: October 02, 2008, 07:00:04 AM » |
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does the one on my Eee PC count? (But i don't even know how to turn it on or something)
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« Reply #19 on: October 02, 2008, 01:24:25 PM » |
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My digital camera is my web cam, dont use it that often though.
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« Reply #20 on: October 02, 2008, 03:10:16 PM » |
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When my neice and her children(whom my daughter is very close to) moved to another state, I purchased a webcam. My daughter used it about a week or two then started feeling like she was being watched, so she unplugged it. We moved this last Feb. and it is still in a box somewhere. This is a person that loves IMs, texting, taking pictures of herself and posting them, but she was afraid when she was unaware, someone may see her.
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« Reply #22 on: October 03, 2008, 03:15:50 AM » |
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Yes.
Yes to what, I wonder? When my neice and her children(whom my daughter is very close to) moved to another state, I purchased a webcam. My daughter used it about a week or two then started feeling like she was being watched, so she unplugged it. We moved this last Feb. and it is still in a box somewhere. This is a person that loves IMs, texting, taking pictures of herself and posting them, but she was afraid when she was unaware, someone may see her.
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« Reply #23 on: October 03, 2008, 02:55:25 PM » |
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I dont have one installed, could use my Eye Toy one but i have no need for it
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« Reply #25 on: October 03, 2008, 11:24:30 PM » |
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Yes, i do and i love it  i have a Microsoft VX 3000 LOVE IT! |
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« Reply #27 on: October 09, 2008, 08:51:51 AM » |
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don't have one... but would like to have one... think I could some good stuffs with it. But first... I think I should get my own computer first... |
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« Reply #28 on: October 09, 2008, 10:49:50 AM » |
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Yes, I have one. The brand is Zonet. It's a simple, external model. I don't use it much and don't have much need for it; it's basically a toy to play with sometimes. I've used it with instant messaging and with Windows NetMeeting a few times. I got it to use with my Win XP desktop. It will not work with my notebook PC with Windows Vista; Zonet has not issued a driver to support Vista.
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« Reply #29 on: October 10, 2008, 07:21:26 AM » |
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I'm mostly at work and unable to use a cam there. I currently don't have a system at home and will be purchasing one soon, so when I do finally get up with the times (haha).... I just might purchase a cam to communicate with friends and relatives who currently have one. |
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« Reply #32 on: October 14, 2008, 12:30:47 AM » |
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i Have Webcam a creative Brand That One A wireless Webcam! Cool GeK!
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« Reply #33 on: October 14, 2008, 06:38:02 PM » |
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i cant even afford one
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« Reply #35 on: October 15, 2008, 11:44:44 AM » |
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i have a webcam that needs ALOT of light to show up and the quality isnt great at all..i guess thats what $20 will buy you
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« Reply #36 on: October 16, 2008, 07:47:58 AM » |
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i have a webcam, i use it quite often, me and a few friends like to talk on them lol, my webcam has a built in mic, makes it fun on fps games  |
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« Reply #38 on: October 19, 2008, 08:29:27 AM » |
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I have never owned one of these webcam thingys.
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« Reply #39 on: October 19, 2008, 09:15:41 PM » |
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I don't have any web com as of now. Intend to buy one probably within a week or so. It's difficult you know that without a web camp you won't be able to see who it is that you are chatting.
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« Reply #40 on: October 19, 2008, 09:22:37 PM » |
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I don't have any web com as of now. Intend to buy one probably within a week or so. It's difficult you know that without a web camp you won't be able to see who it is that you are chatting.
Well, I believe you could see them if they have a webcam and have it active in their IM software, but, of course, they won't be able to see you unless you have a webcam at your end. |
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« Reply #41 on: October 20, 2008, 06:30:32 PM » |
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I had a fairly nice HP at one time. I've have had a few over the years. I just used this one to take pictures of my guitars and to photo the odd things I sell on ebay. My computer is in my bedroom-at the foot of mine and my wife's bed. I woke up one night, decided to surf and found someone was logged into my camera! That was creepy! Anyway, THAT ended my love affair with web cams for the time being. I never told my wife about it. She'd freak. Not that I had an opportunity to perform any lewd acts in front of said cam!!! HARDY HAR  Tone Sage  |
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« Reply #43 on: October 22, 2008, 08:19:46 AM » |
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I have a built-in iSight camera on my MacBook and my iMac ...
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« Reply #44 on: October 23, 2008, 03:55:41 AM » |
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I have a rather old Logitech QuickCam. I would have it on my main computer, but I can't find 64-bit drivers for the life of me. It is on my web server being a very basic webcam that updates a .jpg every 5 seconds.
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« Reply #45 on: October 24, 2008, 04:35:42 PM » |
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Creative 2MP USB Web Cam but its slow on the capture since the software with it has way to many features, much more than i need. since i only need the basic drivers and capture software for web chat. |
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« Reply #46 on: October 27, 2008, 10:01:12 AM » |
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I use a fairly recent Creative Labs Cam. Works good, is able to follow the face.
Since I communicate with lots of family and friends back in the USA it is good to be able to see their faces (especially when they laugh).
I use it often.
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« Reply #48 on: October 28, 2008, 03:52:45 PM » |
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I tried to use my digital video camera because I read that a camera would have better optics, but I never could get it to work. So no I don't use a webcam.
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« Reply #49 on: October 29, 2008, 02:12:48 AM » |
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i have a web cam but i didn't use it. |
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« Reply #51 on: October 30, 2008, 07:41:28 PM » |
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Have a Logi Tech quick cam Ultra vision. Excellent camera with good supporting software
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« Reply #52 on: October 31, 2008, 08:18:49 AM » |
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No ive never had one
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« Reply #53 on: November 01, 2008, 05:42:32 AM » |
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I have a 2 MegaPixel Webcam in my laptop, but I've only used it 3-4 times in 1 year. The internet connection is just too slow and the video quality is horrible. I'll wait a few years till I actually chat again with this worthly cam.
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« Reply #54 on: December 29, 2008, 03:06:20 PM » |
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 I have a V-Gear Messenger Pro USB webcam, was working on Laptop XP. Intalled on Visa machine worked but after a long period of non use I plugged it in and LED lights but no picture on the screen. I've tried Driver update (2008) but still no show. HELP PLEASE
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« Reply #55 on: December 29, 2008, 04:29:32 PM » |
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I have a V-Gear Messenger Pro USB webcam, was working on Laptop XP. Intalled on Visa machine worked but after a long period of non use I plugged it in and LED lights but no picture on the screen. I've tried Driver update (2008) but still no show. HELP PLEASE Waking up the dead by replying to extremely old topics will not help. Start a new topic in the appropriate board, and tell us a lot more about the problem and your computer Read these two documents: http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,45928.0.htmland http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,33586.html |
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