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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The wireless Dropcam HD Wi-Fi is an excellent choice for anyone seeking a light-duty Web-enabled remote security camera that emphasizes quick and easy setup. Read review

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Dropcam system is one of the simplest and more affordable DIY Wi-Fi video security solutions we've seen to date. Read review

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Logitech HD Webcam C310 installs quickly and easily, works seamlessly with video chat programs like Skype, Yahoo Messenger, and Google Chat, and even takes high-quality 5-megapixel snapshots for less money than its competitors. If you're in the market for an aftermarket Webcam, the Logitech HD Webcam C310 is your best bet. Read review

Specs: Web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Logitech Video Effects, Drivers & Utilities, Logitech Vid HD, 1 x USB cable - 5 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Cowon Auto Capsule AC1 HD dashboard camera is so simple that it requires almost no interaction from the driver, but its MSRP is a bit high for its feature set. Read review

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.8 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 62 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 offers a winning combination of stellar image quality, easy-to-use software, and a sturdy, stable stand. It's our Webcam pick for desktop and laptop users alike. Read review

Specs: Web camera, 2,000,000 pixels, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Logitech Video Effects, Logitech Vid, Drivers & Utilities, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: Logitech's new camera accessory attaches to the top of your TV so you can make Skype video and voice calls from your couch. Read review

Specs: HDMI

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000 Web camera offers excellent high-def video and sound quality at an affordable price. Despite using a good deal of system resources at higher resolutions, it's certainly an improvement over stock Webcams. We recommend it to anyone looking for a smoother video chat experience. Read review

Specs: Web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Drivers & Utilities, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: We recommend the Creative Live Cam Socialize HD AF Webcam because it directs attention to the subject while the hardware operates smoothly in the background, allowing you to freely engage in uninterrupted communication with your friends and family. Read review

Specs: Web camera, 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Creative Live! Cam Avatar Creator, Drivers & Utilities, Creative Live! Cam Central 2, muveeNow 2.0, 1 x USB cable - 5.6 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Microsoft LifeCam HD-6000 for notebooks offers impressive HD video output quality and excellent sound definition over previous models for an overall smooth video-chatting experience, but the continual autofocus feature can be distracting to your chat partner. Nevertheless, we recommend the Microsoft LifeCam HD-6000, if you have the proper system requirements. Read review

Specs: Notebook web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Drivers & Utilities, 1 x USB cable

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: Despite its uninspired software, the Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 proves its worth with outstanding image quality, a funky and useful design, and low price. Read review

Specs: Web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Drivers & Utilities, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft, Fire red

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Logitech Video Effects, Drivers & Utilities, Logitech Vid HD, 1 x USB cable - 3 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

Specs: Web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Logitech Video Effects, Drivers & Utilities, Logitech Vid HD, 1 x USB cable - 5 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: With great image quality and integration, the Apple iSight is the best choice for Mac owners who use iChat, but it isn't ideal for users of other messaging clients. Read review

Specs: Web camera, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 6 pin FireWire, IEEE 1394 adapter, 1 x IEEE 1394 cable - 6 ft, F/2.8

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 6 reviews

Specs: Web camera, 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Drivers & Utilities, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Logitech Video Effects, Drivers & Utilities, Logitech Vid HD, 1 x USB cable - 5 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: Microsoft's answer to Sony's EyeToy camera, the affordable Xbox Live Vision Camera for Xbox 360 may not yet be a must-have Xbox 360 accessory, but we suspect that as Microsoft upgrades Xbox Live to include more Vision features, it will be. Read review

Specs: Web camera

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Logitech Vid HD, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Web camera, 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A, F/1.7

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Despite its uninspired software, the Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 proves its worth with outstanding image quality, a funky and useful design, and low price. Read review

Specs: Web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Drivers & Utilities, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft, Cool blue

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.5 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: It's cheap and compact and delivers acceptable video quality, but the bundled software plagues Microsoft's LifeCam NX-3000 Webcam. Creative has a model for nearly the same price that we like better. Read review

Specs: Web camera, 300,000 pixels, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 15 reviews

Specs: Web camera, 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 25 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Logitech QuickCam Pro 5000 is a well-rounded Webcam with ample adjustability and a solid software package, making it a good option for users at all levels of expertise. Read review

Specs: Web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Logitech QuickCam, Drivers & Utilities, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 70 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Logitech QuickCam Pro 4000 balances great Webcam video with an affordable price. Read review

Specs: Web camera, 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Yahoo! Messenger, SpotLife VideoSnap, Drivers & Utilities, Logitech IM Video Companion