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Buying a good webcam and how many MB does a 1 hr call via Skype use up?

judith allport

judith allport

master brummie
Hello everyone. I need a good webcam with a built in microphone. I have a pair of speakers. Presumably I don't need headphones. Can someone give me some ideas. I use windows 7. I had thought that the Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000 might be a good one. Has anyone got this one? I have also been looking at a Logitec C170. How does that compare? Does anyone know?
Also do Skype calls use up many KB's? Many thanks.
 
Hi Judith, as I don't use Skype I am not the best one to advise you, but I do know that there is no need to pay dear for a webcam and also I think you may be better off with headphones with a microphone attached...like this one....https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_2_10?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=headphones+with+microphone&sprefix=headphones%2Caps%2C0. My son uses these type to talk to people when he is on gaming sites. As for the bandwidth Skype uses I would'nt have a clue. Sorry I cannot be of much more help to you. I am sure someone will be along soon who will be better to advise you. All the best

Terry
 
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Hi - I am not a regular Skyper - where are they when needed? However I find I do not need a headset nor a separate microphone. The Logitech camera I use has a microphone built in - my wife's 'Net Book' has both a camera and microphone built in by the way. The one you mention looks pretty good to me and though Alan's recommendation is a good one for us UK residents you should find one a bit closer to home. As for usage take a look here.
 
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Thank you Bernie,
I do want to use the webcam to see my overseas relatives.
Judith
Bernie D'Boult said:
Hi - I am not a regular Skyper - where are they when needed? However I find I do not need a headset nor a separate microphone. The Logitech camera I use has a microphone built in - my wife's 'Net Book' has both a camera and microphone built in by the way. The one you mention looks pretty good to me and though Alan's recommendation is a good one for us UK residents you should find one a bit closer to home. As for usage take a look here.
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