Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks Pro offers solid video conferencing camera for travelers

Overview The Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks offers business travelers a solid video conferencing camera, but it has minor caveats you should consider before breaking out your wallet.

For business travelers who need a reliable laptop video conferencing camera, the Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks Pro offers solid video and audio performance at an affordable price--when used with the right conferencing software and a speedy network connection.

We tested the Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks Pro on an IBM T40 laptop running Windows XP SP2. The camera, drivers, and included software functioned flawlessly. The camera provided solid video and sound performance during our video conferencing (VC) tests, although quality depended heavily on the VC software and network connection speed. We tested the camera with both free and commercial VC software, as well as a browser-based system.

The camera's negatives are few, but worth considering. Download and read the full review to find out if the Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks Pro should be in your laptop bag.

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