Logitech QuickCam Pro for Notebooks (video, review & demo)
Logitech just unleashed its latest webcams, including the QuickCam Pro for Notebooks. The new QuickCam is capable of recording high-def (720P) video and has several premium features, that make it an excellent deal at $99.
Images are very sharp and clear, and Logitech’s software is fun and easy to use. I sat down with Stan Kwong of Logitech for a demo and was very impressed with what he showed me.
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The most important part of any camera is the lens and webcams are no exception. Logitech’s teamed up with Carl Zeiss to deliver a glass lens, capable of delivering 2MP images and 1.3 megapixel video. Users can record high-def video for computer playback or capture 8MP (interpolated) still images. The photo of the crayons below is an example of the potential of this camera.
The Logitech QuickCam Pro for Notebooks comes with a carrying case and headset so you can keep your video chats private when you’re out and about. There’s also a stand to elevate the camera to face level and so users have more flexibility in where they position the camera.
There are lots of fun things you can do with Fun Filters and Avatars (see video above), but one of the best features is RightLight. Logitech’s RightLight technology improves image quality in low-light environments or when there’s strong backlighting. This is something that built-in webcams don’t have and one reason to take a look at this camera even if you already have a buil-in webcam on your notebook.
Logitech packs a lot of features, accessories and quality into this package. The QuickCam Pro for Notebooks will retail for $99 at most major electronics retailers.
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Great camera, but why oh why does Logitech use such stupid names for their products? This is the Quickcam Pro for Notebooks. There is an older product called a Quickcam for Notebooks Pro. It is very confusing- even this page has the photo of the OLD product at the upper right, not the product they are reviewing here.
Why don’t they just throw a model number into the product names? Corporate stupidity at it worst! There should be a Dilbert cartoon about this!
MR
Great camera, but why oh why does Logitech use such stupid names for their products? This is the Quickcam Pro for Notebooks. There is an older product called a Quickcam for Notebooks Pro. It is very confusing- even this page has the photo of the OLD product at the upper right, not the product they are reviewing here.
Why don’t they just throw a model number into the product names? Corporate stupidity at it worst! There should be a Dilbert cartoon about this!
MR
Nice catch on the photo, I swapped it out. I actually like how Logitech names their products because they (usually) mean something. It’s a lot better than having 10-digit names that nobody can decipher, and most people just end up ignoring.
The drawback is you get some confusion between model years and figuring out what’s actually new.
Maybe they should name their webcams like cars- the “2007 QuickCam Pro for Notebooks”
Nice catch on the photo, I swapped it out. I actually like how Logitech names their products because they (usually) mean something. It’s a lot better than having 10-digit names that nobody can decipher, and most people just end up ignoring.
The drawback is you get some confusion between model years and figuring out what’s actually new.
Maybe they should name their webcams like cars- the “2007 QuickCam Pro for Notebooks”
What I’m more interested in seeing, is Logitech actually writing good software and drivers for ther products. Th stuff they’ve been putting out lately is junk, but the hardware seems to always be quite good.
What I’m more interested in seeing, is Logitech actually writing good software and drivers for ther products. Th stuff they’ve been putting out lately is junk, but the hardware seems to always be quite good.
I actually have the desktop version, of the quick cam pro 9000, it is the BEST webcam I have EVER seen, I wouldn’t have a doubt in my mind that this wouldn’t be worth $99.
The only thing I am worried about is the audio quality on the mic in the camera (at least, I think I could see one) the current one I have I believe is about 22Khz, possibly less, not quite sure but it isn’t the best.. I guess for calling somebody on skype it would be reasonable though.
I like the idea of the stand, if only it were adjustable.
So far I have been blown away with logitech hardware, they seriously are awesome… The only thing I think needs a little bit of work on is the software that comes with your product, they need a clearer GUI and something that loads fast and is flexible with options, don’t get me wrong, there are a lot of things you can do with Logitech’s hardware but I have found that if you have one setting turned on, you lack another… For example, when I turn RightLight on, it might sacrifice some frame rate, though it’s funny because sometimes it gains in frame rate… Weird for basic users to understand.
Great video Xavier, that covered pretty much everything I wanted to know!
I actually have the desktop version, of the quick cam pro 9000, it is the BEST webcam I have EVER seen, I wouldn’t have a doubt in my mind that this wouldn’t be worth $99.
The only thing I am worried about is the audio quality on the mic in the camera (at least, I think I could see one) the current one I have I believe is about 22Khz, possibly less, not quite sure but it isn’t the best.. I guess for calling somebody on skype it would be reasonable though.
I like the idea of the stand, if only it were adjustable.
So far I have been blown away with logitech hardware, they seriously are awesome… The only thing I think needs a little bit of work on is the software that comes with your product, they need a clearer GUI and something that loads fast and is flexible with options, don’t get me wrong, there are a lot of things you can do with Logitech’s hardware but I have found that if you have one setting turned on, you lack another… For example, when I turn RightLight on, it might sacrifice some frame rate, though it’s funny because sometimes it gains in frame rate… Weird for basic users to understand.
Great video Xavier, that covered pretty much everything I wanted to know!