Easy to install and easy to use, the Blue Microphones Eyeball 2.0 HD Audio and Video Webcam with Microphone
The Eyeball 2.0 is perfect for Skype chats. I tested it out by calling my friend Dawn, and the sound quality was very good. The video camera is touchy about lighting, when I tested it out with my husband sitting on our living room couch in front of our picture window, the backlighting made him hard to see. It’s probably better to use it in a brightly lit room. Despite that, the camera tracking was good, not too jerky.
Works with: Skype, iChat, Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger, Google Talk
I’m naming this a 2010 MomReviews Holiday Gift Suggestion because I know how much people love to chat, and it’s so much for fun to be able to see and hear the person you are chatting with. My daughter asked if we could keep Grandma on chat so she could talk to her all day long!
Great gift for: Parents, Grandparents, College Kids, Aunts and Uncles, Godparents, Special Family Friends
Purchasing Info: The Eyeball 2.0 USB Webcam is available from major online retailers like Amazon.com, CompUSA.com, TigerDirect.com, and at Circuit City. Check the dealer locator page for exact locations. Retail price $79.99, Amazon.com price $35.65 plus free super saver shipping.
Very handy little gadget that. I’ve been looking for something to use for skype, my current cam is super old and makes life pretty difficult.
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Great. I have teenagers that live on the computer and Skype , so this is a great suggestion. So often times I find that many of the smaller cameras sold are of low quality. Good to know that this one is convenient and works well.
Thanks for the review. It is so hard to find a decent camera for the computer.
Thanks for the review. I am in the market for a web cam and this was very helpful!