My HOT deal .........after a long time ......enjoy guys ...if it has been posted-pls. Don't FLAME!! FREE IBM WEB CAM a/r

[lawaris]

IBM WEB CAM : XP compatible

JUs' checked that it is also XP compatible ....... enjoy

 

[alaskadan]

I have this camera. It stopped working with 98SE, and then when I tried it out on XP, it wouldn't work either. If you're looking for a cheap camera whose quality is spotty at best, then this is the choice for you!

If you can afford a few more $$, go elsewhere.

 

[Artist9]

it's not free.

 

[Probedude]

I got this camera for Christmas. Never worked with 98SE either. POS.





<< I have this camera. It stopped working with 98SE, and then when I tried it out on XP, it wouldn't work either. If you're looking for a cheap camera whose quality is spotty at best, then this is the choice for you!

If you can afford a few more $$, go elsewhere. >>

 

[NETGUY]

guys,
try here http://www.cameratechsupport.com/ibm/ for drivers for this camera.

regards,
N.

 

[GooberedUp]

<< it's not free. >>



Well, other than for the tax, it looks free to me.

 

[Danzilla]

CMOS sensor... ick.

 

[lawaris]

OMG !!! and I thought free was good......it is free if I can read english

 

[NewCompGeek]

i c0nsider this a HOT deal since its almost free


anybody know the megapxels on it??

 

[theshamu]

NETGUY
Thanks for the web address, that's very helpful.


I bought one today, for ~$5 (tax and stamps), it's not exactly free, but hey, you don't expect getting something like that for nothing, do you?

It's your typical basic web cam, so I have no complaint for the price. But again, I don't ever want to pay more than 5 bucks for this kind of camera...

Features and Specifications
- Universal Serial Bus (USB)
- CMOS Imaging Sensor
- VGA Resolution (640 x 480)
- Auto exposure, white balance, and color control
- 24 bit true color capture
- Frame Rate: Up to 30 Frames Per Second
- Built-In Snapshot Button
- 10-foot USB Cable
- Mechanical dimensions: 1.5"(H) X 2.5" (W) X 2.8" (D)
- Vertically adjustable base: +/- 20 degrees
- Horizontally adjustable base: 360 degrees
- Tripod mount
- Adjustable Focus: (2 inches to infinity)
- One touch snapshot button
- Save in BMP and JPG formats

 

[Z80]

Thanks for support link NETGUY, I downloaded the XP drivers and they worked just fine.
I bought two of the IBM PC Camera Pro's from Outpost.com last April when they had them for 2 for $100 with 2 $50 rebates (free after shipping). The only problem is I only received one $50 rebate (arrived 9/15/2001). I called Xirlink twice and they assured me I would receive my second rebate but I never saw it. I gave up and I'm not going to do business with them again. :|

 

[XFreebie]

yeah i dont recall if i got both my rebates or even 1 either! i stopped keeping copies of my stuff since when it doesnt come, it doesnt come. dam another $50 or $100 lost, or did i pay for it with flooz i dont remember.

 

[StealthGlass]

I've had this camera for over a year running on 98se without any problems. Recently upgraded my OS to XP Pro and it still works O.K. (considering that it's only a basic webcam).

 

[Jokeram]

that looks free to me too...

 

[QueHuong]

How's the quality of this webcam? For the people who have it, can you post a screenshot?

 

[Wolverine27]

Thank you.

 

[lawaris]

jus' a head up .......it's available B&M only

 

[RONType1]

<< How's the quality of this webcam? For the people who have it, can you post a screenshot? >>



Can't say too much about quality but I've messed around with a couple other webcams and I noticed this:
"Frame Rate: Up to 30 Frames Per Second"
If the camera doesn't advertise that, then most likely you have one of those web cams that get about 8-10fps POS web cams. For instance, if you are in net meeting and you just view yourself, it will still be choppy/blurry. A good example is the Veo Stingray Free-After-Rebate from staples. It didn't mention the up to 30fps. Another cheapo camera free after rebates was one from Fry's, that sucked to. A good camera was one of the Intel Pro and Intel Home PC Camera...

DOH! (just did a little research and they used CCD lenses which could account for the better image quality and framerate...) Oh well.. buy it anyways, if it sucks, return it!

 

[MaxDSP]

<< i c0nsider this a HOT deal since its almost free


anybody know the megapxels on it?? >>



Its a WEBCAM not a digital camera

 

[Sir Fredrick]

Thanks for the hot deal.

Just to warn others, the IBM line of webcams is crappy and is not 100% compatible with other software, as their "Video For Windows" support is greatly lacking. It also has great difficulty dealing with low/high/uneven lighting, and of course almost no room is lit perfectly.
If you want something to play with then this is good 'cause it's dirt cheap....but if you really want a webcam, you probably won't be happy with this one at all.

 

[DJcodename]

I just picked one up earlier today and am quite pleased with it. mainly because it actually works for my system (Me). had 3 before this one which my computer would not acknowledge when i plugged them in. i think i have really weak USB's if that is possible. But the snapshot button doesn't work.

 

[RONType1]

okay, well it's only *marginally* better than the veo stingray (also was free after MIR)... it's pretty funny because they use the SAME EXACT software, just different name badging. And i was wrong about the 30fps thing, it's all about the CCD vs CMOS, CCD is by far superior for web cams... just MHO... have fun!

 

[bonk102]

see, noone flamed you, dont worry

be happy

 

[alexruiz]

Where is the rebate going to??? Young America, MN???

 

[DJcodename]

one to Caleis, ME and one to Pheonix, AZ