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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.8 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 31 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: 2,000,000 pixels, Logitech QuickCam, Drivers & Utilities, Logitech Video Effects, 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: 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: Drivers & Utilities, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft, Fire red

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Logitech QuickCam Pro for Notebooks provides unmatched image quality, but its design could be improved. While the clear, bright video output will amaze, the constant readjusting of the camera atop your laptop will annoy. Read review

Specs: 2,000,000 pixels, Logitech QuickCam, Drivers & Utilities, 1 x USB cable - 3 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 23 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: Logitech QuickCam, 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: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

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: Drivers & Utilities, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft, Cool blue

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 45 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Logitech QuickCam Fusion's sleek design and impressive software bundle make it one of the best Webcams we've seen. Read review

Specs: 1,300,000 pixels, QuickCapture, Drivers & Utilities, Logitech Video Effects, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Microsoft LifeCam VX-5500 is a well designed, affordable Webcam with excellent image quality. Read review

Specs: Drivers & Utilities, Red

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 29 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000 offers unique features such as the ability to post photos directly to a blog, but its video effects and image quality don't stand up to that of competing Webcams from veteran manufacturers. Read review

Specs: Drivers & Utilities, 1 x USB, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 21 reviews

The Bottom Line: This Webcam provides plenty of settings options for users while providing solid video, photo, and instant-messaging performance. Read review

Specs: Logitech QuickCam, 1 x USB cable

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: 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: 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: Drivers & Utilities, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft, Lucky green

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 6 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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 11 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: 1 x IEEE 1394 adapter, 1 x IEEE 1394 cable

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews

Specs: Logitech QuickCam, Drivers & Utilities, HP Photosmart Essential, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 9 reviews

Specs: 1 x USB cable - 6 ft

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Drivers & Utilities, ArcSoft Collage Creator, ArcSoft PhotoImpression, 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 66 reviews

The Bottom Line: Its innovative design and mechanical face-tracking capabilities make this top-of-the-line Webcam a true conversation piece. Read review

Specs: 1,300,000 pixels, Logitech QuickCam, 1 x USB cable - 9 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.0 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: There are better Webcams that you can buy with your $100 than the Microsoft LifeCam VX-7000. Read review

Specs: 2,000,000 pixels, Black

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Yahoo! Messenger, Drivers & Utilities, ArcSoft Collage Creator, ArcSoft PhotoImpression, ArcSoft VideoImpression, ArcSoft Multimedia Email, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Drivers & Utilities, HP Photosmart Essential, 1 x USB cable - 6.6 ft