Webcam Question

[Mark Siler]

I'm interested in using a Webcam but have concerns as to how much bandwidth
it will use. I have a cable connection but it is shared with my family and I
don't want to adversely impact their online activates. Will the camera try
to use all the free bandwidth it can? Can I set it so it only uses a
percentage or a fixed amount of the bandwidth?



Thanks,

Mark

 

[Jdr]

I'm interested in using a Webcam but have concerns as to how much
bandwidth it will use. I have a cable connection but it is shared with my
family and I don't want to adversely impact their online activates. Will
the camera try to use all the free bandwidth it can? Can I set it so it
only uses a percentage or a fixed amount of the bandwidth?

Thanks,

Mark

Mark,

Read this report and judge yourself how "thirsty" for bandwidth
webcam can be:
http://www.geovision.com.tw/english/cal_webcam_test1-5.asp

Take a look at this review also:
http://www.everythingusb.com/microsoft_lifecam_vx-6000.html

If you have a broad band cable or DSL it should work fine.
The higher bandwidth the better.

Joe