Rating: - No orange ring but still excellent
Just arrived today from Amazon. Installation very easy. Disc was v11.8. Slightly disappointed that the active ring is red but quality is still superb. Is the orange ring an urban myth - surely Amazon have up to date stocks!!
Rating: - Camera OK, but too many installation problems
The lens seems high quality, when it works, but I have had problems using the camera because it cannot be "found" by my computer unless I unplug it and replug it in every time I switch the computer on. The computer is high spec, 1 year old, running Windows XP SP3 and has never caused any problems, so I assume the problem is in the camera software. Logitech are trying to sort it out, but this is like the bad old days of computing when you spent days sorting problems out whenever you bought a new piece of kit.
Rating: - Video Review/Sample. Great webcam.
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R1JM5OE48WFH6L Having watched the uploaded video, I can say that the quality when you use something like Skype is probably better than this recording, especially if you're on an HD video call. The recording here is the lowest quality setting. It's important for Skype users to note that only 3 webcams currently support HD calls, and this is one of them.
http://support.skype.com/index.php?_a=knowledgebase&_j=questiondetails&_i=1424
Just remember that this is a recording and your video-conferencing quality will be dependent upon your Internet connection.
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Rating: - First time web cam user
I have researched a number of these web cams having never used one before. I use Vista Home premium O/S and wanted the cam to use with Skype. Having read some reviews on this webcam I had some concerns over software installation. I followed instructions including uninstalling Norton 360 (the only way I could find of disabling this Norton product)and it installed perfectly and I have used it with Skype and been complimented on the clarity of reception - both audio and video. The additional avatars and filters are fun too. Very pleased so far with my purchase.
Rating: - Extremely able camera with one design hiccup
Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 Webcam
Having returned home after a stint in Shanghai, I was eager to purchase a web camera to keep in touch with good friends. I was aware of Logitech's reputation in PC peripherals so their webcams were scrutinised along with Microsoft and Creative's offerings. During my research, what quickly became apparent were empty promises appearing in webcam marketing literature. Don't be seduced by `HD video calling' - the call may well be HD resolution but at slide show speeds for both participants. There is a valid reason for the implementation of HD, as the improved optics help refine standard quality calls. Still, don't purchase one on the basis of its HD offering as you'll get nowhere.