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For those using Google voice and video chat plugin you should have recently received an automatic update that contains:
• Reduced crashes on newer macs (Mac OS X v10.6.2 specifically)
• A fix for webcam compatibility on Windows (including HP webcams)
• Several fixes for plugin stability
• Fixes to the infrastructure used to set up and connect video calls.

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iPevo's P2V UVC Compatible 2MP Webcam

Focal Range : 2" to Infinity

With it's narrow, tapered and compact styling - the P2V is designed as a hand-held webcam useful for zooming in on detail. This is very helpful for salespeople or engineers showing and demonstrating product details. Ipevo's cams have also been very popular among Dentists: When combined with a laptop computer they can document a patients mouth - and even show patients in real-time extactly what's happening with their teeth and gums onscreen. Top mounted buttons control focus and snapshot functions.

For more conventional demonstration and video chat uses, the P2V comes with an articulated stand that allows flexible, precision camera placement - as well as a small interchangable notebook mounting clip for the edge of an LCD display.


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Blue has retained the unique flip-up design and POP-OUT webcam -- in what otherwise looks more like a microphone in a base that can rest atop a desk or monitor - or clip to the edge of a LCD display. Unlike many webcams which have a front mounted LED light to indicate when the camera is recording, Blue does it physically - When the camera is out, it's ready to go. Or simply press the camera back in to engage video privacy mode.
]]>MacGizmoGuyBest Webcam2009-08-22T17:01:00-07:00http://www.uvccompatiblewebcams.com/chat-cams/files/vision-pro-for-mac-is-pc-friendly.html#unique-entry-id-30http://www.uvccompatiblewebcams.com/chat-cams/files/vision-pro-for-mac-is-pc-friendly.html#unique-entry-id-30Logitech QuickCam Vision Pro (ahem) ‘For Mac’ webcam is shipping, hands-on video reviews around the web are popping up. OMG! - what a SPECTACULAR performing product! The particular reviews I watched were both using and demonstrating the cam on a Windows Vista PC - - So truly there is NOTHING Apple Macintosh specific about this webcam whatsoever. That’s not suprising. This truly is a driverless UVC compliant webcam in all major aspects. It’s about time.

What Vista/XP PC users can conclude from this is simple. It’s only a matter of time before the 9000 Pro gets dustbinned or demoted - and a ‘Very, very extra-special Just-For-PC’ release of another (Ahem) Mac-Compatible-Web-Cam will be announced with much Press Release fanfare and shipped in a different box, a slighty different name, and a slightly different, very sexy model # other than 960-000254. I’m placing odds the PC version arrives in Basic-Black just like it’s 9000 Pro predecessor. Just so there’ll be no confusion: ‘The same webcam in Silver/Black for PC, Silver/Gray for Mac’ to uh, help the consumer make the, uh, critical distinction. And double the amount of shelf-space Logitech can occupy.

In a nutshell, Logitech has simply released a GREAT quality webcam with HARDWARE Auto-Focus that needs no software. They’ve done a great HARDWARE implementation of their RightLight2 technology that adapts well to rapid shifts in lighting that needs no software. A truly intelligent, quality, driver-free autofocus webcam we’ve all been waiting for. Buyers are gonna LOVE it’s performance. The caveat? As with all Auto-Focus webcams, focusing takes time. Not much, but in the video reviews of the QuickCam Vision Pro I saw, the perceptable second or two lag to zone in is perfectly normal. ]]>MacGizmoGuywindows webcamsdriverless webcams2009-08-23T14:51:00-07:00http://www.uvccompatiblewebcams.com/chat-cams/files/webcams-for-windows-7.html#unique-entry-id-29http://www.uvccompatiblewebcams.com/chat-cams/files/webcams-for-windows-7.html#unique-entry-id-29Microsoft Windows 7 continues the trend of standardizing heavily towards USB Video Class implementation for web cameras:

"USB Video Class Driver Overview : If you are providing a driver for a webcam or a digital camcorder, consider using the system-supplied universal serial bus (USB) Video Class driver, usbvideo.sys -- The USB Video Class (UVC) driver is a Microsoft-provided AVStream minidriver that provides driver support for USB Video Class devices. When your device uses UVC, you do not need to supply your own driver. Instead, the device works automatically with the system-supplied driver.
In the USB Video Class model, vendors do not write drivers; instead, vendors implement video streaming hardware according to the guidelines in the Universal Serial Bus Device Class Definition for Video Devices Specification. The UVC driver queries the hardware directly to obtain its capabilities and then drives the device, with no proprietary driver required. You can optionally extend Video Class driver functionality to add vendor-specific processing."

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QuickTime X Movie Capture requires an iSight camera (built-in or external), USB video class web camera, or FireWire DV camcorder. For those who wish to continue using their existing QuickTime Pro for grabbing webcam video - the Snow Leopard upgrade will KEEP - BUT MOVE the QT Pro application to your Utilities folder.]]>MacGizmoGuyCheap Webcam2009-04-21T20:37:05-07:00http://www.uvccompatiblewebcams.com/chat-cams/files/cheap-web-cameras.html#unique-entry-id-27http://www.uvccompatiblewebcams.com/chat-cams/files/cheap-web-cameras.html#unique-entry-id-27Cheap Webcams On eBay, right?]]>MacGizmoGuyVideo Conferencing2009-05-16T20:34:00-07:00http://www.uvccompatiblewebcams.com/chat-cams/files/ispq-video-chat-for-mac-and-windows.html#unique-entry-id-26http://www.uvccompatiblewebcams.com/chat-cams/files/ispq-video-chat-for-mac-and-windows.html#unique-entry-id-26Apple webcam users should note the official release of ISPQ v8.1 for Mac is now available for download at ISPQ’s site. Give the free trial a spin: http://www.ispq.com/]]>MacGizmoGuywebcam software2009-07-21T20:32:05-07:00http://www.uvccompatiblewebcams.com/chat-cams/files/webcam-software-for-mac.html#unique-entry-id-25http://www.uvccompatiblewebcams.com/chat-cams/files/webcam-software-for-mac.html#unique-entry-id-25www.ecamm.com - iGLASSES or iUSB Cam which can give you far greater control over your external UVC webcam or built-in iSight, giving precise image ajustment abilities. Very useful programs - especially if you use iChat - iChatAV and PhotoBooth.

For those wanting to prepare video clips for, say, uploading to YouTube: A notable Macintosh capture utility with image adjustment controls and fun effects is Webcam Tweaker from www.tweakersoft.com

For others: Most QuickTime enabled video capture apps often already have image adjustment controls somewhat hidden in the Video Settings... preferences section. So if you use these sorts of programs - you may have more image options available than you thought. ]]>MacGizmoGuyMac Compatible Webcam2009-08-21T20:29:56-07:00http://www.uvccompatiblewebcams.com/chat-cams/files/logitech-webcam-for-mac.html#unique-entry-id-24http://www.uvccompatiblewebcams.com/chat-cams/files/logitech-webcam-for-mac.html#unique-entry-id-24Logitech QuickCam Vision Pro (ahem) ‘For Mac’. (Model # 960-000254) A successor to their best-selling 9000 Pro series. Features smooth voice-coil driven auto-focus down to 10cm, top-notch Carl-Zeiss lens optics, a 2 megapixel sensor delivering 720p high-definition (HD) video format (960-by-720 pixels) with it's highly regarded what they call “RightLight2” technology.

Logitech’s official words in it’s support forums implies this webcam IS different inside than it’s near identical-twin looking 9000 Pro series camera - that the Vision Pro implements advanced focus and light-sensitivity functions in hardware. The 9000 doesn’t have ANY Mac software to control it. As such, for Mac users, the Vision Pro may very well be worth the price premium.

The camera is now shipping and available at Amazon.com. Check pricing for the Apple compatible LOGITECH QUICKCAM VISION PRO FOR MAC

Other, select models of Logitech cameras support the UVC standard. But will Logitech ever get the courage to simply say “UVC COMPLIANT” on any of their packaging? They’ve been making cams that have the SAME name but DIFFERENT sensors inside: Some UVC compliant and others not. A geeky cross-reference chart buried on thier website with prodict part numbers and ID codes is a horrible way to convey these differences to CONSUMERS. Fortunately a few of the higher-end cams Logitech makes were made ONLY as UVC models, and those that are - are featured here at www.uvccompatiblewebcams.com]]>MacGizmoGuyCheap VOIP2009-07-16T15:46:09-07:00http://www.uvccompatiblewebcams.com/chat-cams/files/save-on-long-distance-calls-with-skype.html#unique-entry-id-23http://www.uvccompatiblewebcams.com/chat-cams/files/save-on-long-distance-calls-with-skype.html#unique-entry-id-23
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There's better driverless UVC web cams in the $30 USD range that outperform the IceCam: Look to this Hercules cross-platform UVC webcam forsaking color aesthetics for a much better image and sound quality at the same price. Consider the iHome MyLife Notebook Webcam - its silver and black color-scheme would at least contrast or compliment the Mac aesthetic and/or an Apple Cinema display's casing.

The Mac mini and Mac Pro Tower also lack a built-in mic. Since the majority of video chat webcams now have one included, a web cam can provide a microphone for Mac mini and Pro as well - doubling it's value. Best Bet? Pay up for quality - The Logitech QuickCam Vision Pro may cost around $100 - but it's image and sound-quality is world class.
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A longtime manufacturer of many iPod speaker systems, iHome is branching out with a line of USB 2.0 Video Class driverless laptop webcams in their iHome MyLife Notebook Webcam Line. Of note other than having reasonable prices and built in microphone - the MyLife webcams offers COLOR options for those who prefer Pink - Blue - Red - Silver color choices.]]>MacGizmoGuyAdult chatsex cams2009-03-25T23:18:23-07:00http://www.uvccompatiblewebcams.com/chat-cams/files/6395edee55077644f4d2cc6810acbb8e-18.html#unique-entry-id-18http://www.uvccompatiblewebcams.com/chat-cams/files/6395edee55077644f4d2cc6810acbb8e-18.html#unique-entry-id-18
Well that's how it goes in the world of online adult video chat. It's safe sex, it's fun sex, it's easy sex via a video webcam whether it's with your spouse far away on a job assignment, or you just want to be dirty with a total stranger (or three!) from a country far away, that you might not even speak each other's language - other than body language. You might not have alot of time, you're horny and just wanna get off, you don't care if you're just ships passing in the night. You want her to shove it in your face, you want him to make it squirt. You want it NOW. In REAL-TIME. You wanna SEE IT. You want to WHORE, You wanna WATCH, You wanna put on a STRIP-TEASE show. All it takes is a little imagination and a Cross-Platform "Lets Have Video Sex" UVC Web Camera for Vista/XP, Apple Mac, or *nix. What could be more fun, or safer than that?]]>MacGizmoGuyApple Computer2009-03-15T22:31:54-07:00http://www.uvccompatiblewebcams.com/chat-cams/files/webcams-for-new-mac-mini-and-pro.html#unique-entry-id-17http://www.uvccompatiblewebcams.com/chat-cams/files/webcams-for-new-mac-mini-and-pro.html#unique-entry-id-17new Mac mini and the new Mac Pro Tower line warrant a closer look at UVC web cameras that can provide instant plug and play webcam compatibility with OS X 10.5 Leopard which ships with the revised models. Some will buy Apple's new mini DisplayPort compatible LED based Cinema displays with built-in iSight web cam to complete their purchase. But others looking for the right web camera - and wanting to learn more about Mac friendly video chat apps - might want to visit www.mac-compatible-web-cam.com to find webcams that go beyond simply being UVC compliant, but to webcams which perform BEST on Apple's Macintosh platform.]]>MacGizmoGuywebcam hardware2009-01-10T22:05:48-08:00http://www.uvccompatiblewebcams.com/chat-cams/files/creative-labs-improved-midrange-webcam.html#unique-entry-id-16http://www.uvccompatiblewebcams.com/chat-cams/files/creative-labs-improved-midrange-webcam.html#unique-entry-id-16Video IM PRO ULTRA is slated to supercede it's IM 'Pro' predecessor - and bumps the webcam sensor to 1.3MP 1280x960 HD resolution. It's been awhile since Creative has introduced a new chat cam, and they've yet to revamp their entire video chat camera line to complete USB Video Class compliance across the board. But hey, 4 out of 7 ain't bad.

However - The Creative Labs Live! Cam Video IM Ultra 1.3MP Webcam - (Model: VF0415) is now available from Amazon.com and is listing for under $50.

It's similar in appearance to their SVGA 800x600 UVC sensor Creative Live! Cam Video IM Pro(VF0410) web camera, but takes the resolution a notch higher.]]>MacGizmoGuywebcam hardware2008-12-11T20:36:46-08:00http://www.uvccompatiblewebcams.com/chat-cams/files/samsung-hd-webcam-sensor-sampling.html#unique-entry-id-15http://www.uvccompatiblewebcams.com/chat-cams/files/samsung-hd-webcam-sensor-sampling.html#unique-entry-id-15
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A great new iPhone - iPod Touch app available at the iTunes app store is the Senstic Air Cam live video remote webcam monitoring iPhone app.

Hook any of a number of known USB Video Class compatible webcams for Mac OS X Tiger or Leopard - or web cameras for Windows XP or Vista and Air Cam lets you view live video feed from your computers built-in or external webcam directly on your iPhone/iPod Touch using your home Wi-Fi networks.

Need a baby monitor? Set up your iSight webcam in the baby's bedroom, and remotely check up on your baby with your iPhone/iPod Touch without stepping into the room. Need a pet monitor? Use AirCam to remotely monitor them. You can even turn Air Cam into a low-cost, affordable home security surveillance system. Simply point your webcam to the location you want to monitor, and receive live video feed on your iPhone/iPod Touch.
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