Which webcam?

[Paul D.Smith]

All,

I have an old PC (AMD K6-500 based) running Windows XP. I want to try video
calling using Messenger so need to get a web cam. I'm keen to get one where
the processor load on the PC is minimal so wonder can anyone advise me, or
point me at a "what web-cam" type site.

I imagine the webcam will be USB, but I'm open to other suggestions if it
will improve the quality of the "Messenger experience".

Cheers,
Paul DS.

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings Paul,

Can't go wrong with a newer Logitech camera, they all work quite well.
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[Guest]

Paul : I have been using a logitech pro 4000 for over a year and have been
extremely happy with its performance...It has other utilities within for
taking snapshots and even can be set to record what happens when you are not
there......Cheers............................Drew