2010 will be a fun year of USB reporting and blogging with USB 3.0 just starting to break with new products. Today we have the first USB 3.0 WebCam from Point Grey. The webcam has the bandwidth and capability to push a full 1080p video stream without compression. Since USB host controllers are not yet […]
Not that a Mr Burns USB webcam should make anyone’s short list for Valentine’s Day, I did find this on Amazon while shopping for my better half. For a whopping $44 you can enjoy this mediocre 640 x 480 plastic webcam which coincidentally shows off your love for prime-time cartoon shows. Not to pass judgment […]
Dream Cheeky has carved out a name for themselves with the USB missile launcher and USB circus cannon. Recently the bloggisphere reported on the updated version: USB missile launcher with webcam. Dream Cheeky partnered with Microsoft on this one and integrated the webcam and control of the robotics through MSN instant messenger. For that reason, […]
So Lilli is the four legged webcam and Oscar is the 4 port USB hub. Lilli keeps an eye on Oscar with a 1.3 Mega Pixel lens. Don’t let the bright color fool you, these USB gadgets are really green. Created by United Pepper of the UK, the internal components are RoHS environmental friendly and […]
USB web cameras seem creepy but it’s one of those things you just don’t know about until you try it. Once you get past the idea of seeing yourself on screen, as you chat away the afternoon, you begin to realize how nice web cameras are. Sometimes words can’t describe the idea or thought – […]
Pulling-out-all-the-stops is Creative’s MO for product release and it’s no different with their new Live!Cam Optia USB web camera. Besides the cool factor and sexy look the small, stylish Live!Cam is stuffed with usable features. Although 1.3MPs isn’t the best webcam spec we’ve seen it does have auto lighting and brightness level settings. There is […]
If you’re a Mac user and in need of a webcam then iMage could be of consideration. At more then half the price of the Applie iSight webcam the iMage produces some great quality. The unit delivers up to 640×480 video to your favorite programs like iChat, Yahoo! Messenger and Skype.
Now here is a slick webcam with some great high definition from Microsoft. This guy wont cramp your SonyStyle with a thin, flat design and simple back clip. This is what you can expect from the LifeCam NX-6000: High definition 2.0 MP video at up to 1600×1190 pixels, a VERY nice 7.6 MP still photo […]
Pump up that late night chat with the Qcam infrared webcam. This nice little number includes 2 infrared LEDs for night vision along with three dim white LEDs for lighted assistance. Resolution is an adequate 1.3 Mega Pixels yielding a 1280×1024 image. There is a built in microphone and works flawlessly with MSN, Skype, ICQ […]
Instructables member TLevis posted a cool tutorial on making a webcam controller from a 3D printer. Since 3D printers are all the rage right now, lets spread the word. It’s a cool design, but overlooks the ability to move the camera up and down…as it only rotates left and right. Read up on the tutorial […]
When Sony officially supports the USB 3.0 specification by supplying a dual USB 3.0 port on their new VAIO laptops, it’s safe to say the transition is picking up steam. The Sony desktop-replacements are HD VAIO laptops coming with possibly everything you can hope for with the exception of 3D and SSD. The more expensive […]
Icron is the leader in professional extensions for USB technology where a company or corporation is looking to run data via USB over an extended amount of length. Generally USB is goof for about 12 feet or so, but with Icron you can run over 300 feet of USB. Yet, there is a middle ground […]
