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12-26-2005, 04:28 PM
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I want to buy a cheap webcam, mainly so I can take pictures of stuff and put it on eBay, but it's hard to find a cheap webcam that takes high quality photos. I recently bought a $20 one, and it doesn't even take pictures or record video right. I used to have a great one, recorded and took pictures perfectly, but I was living with this crazy room mate, and he thought I was spying on him, so he smashed my webcam. That was the kind of thing that ended the deal... but enough about that. The Labtec Webcam Plus is $24.94, but the resolution isn't so great. There is a webcam called "Creative Webcam Live" that is $49.99 and takes good pictures... and it also has a $20 mail in rebate. Didn't see that! Does anybody have any suggestions? | 
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12-26-2005, 05:14 PM
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Rep Power: 6 | What's your price range?? | |
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12-30-2005, 12:40 PM
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Rep Power: 0 | If you only are going to use it to take pictures of stuff to post on ebay and not use it for live interaction, I would just a digital camera and load the pics.
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01-08-2006, 08:32 PM
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Rep Power: 3 | D-Link VisualStream DSB-C110 $20
If you need to go cheap this one is okay for $20 The D-Link VisualStream DSB-C110 PC Camera is a streaming USB digital video camera. With 352 X 288 resolution and support for up to 30 frames per second, the DSB-C110 captures flicker-free still images and records seamless video clips. As a fully contained unit, no video capture card or additional hardware is necessary. The unit simply attaches via a standard USB type A connector to a PC or downstream USB hub.
From videoconferencing to taking digital snapshots, the D-Link VisualStream DSB-C110 PC Camera gives you a variety of options to communicate over the Internet quickly and simply.
The bundled Arcsoft Software allows you to create and edit video and images, and also provides features for creating digital content, making the VisualStream PC Camera a great addition to any home PC.
The DSB-C110 comes complete with hardware and software for anyone to begin making digital videos immediately.
The DSB-C110 is also fully compatible with Microsoft NetMeeting for one-on-one videoconferencing. Make your communications with your family and friends truly memorable with the VisualStream DSB-C110. It is the next best thing to being there personally. http://newsite.pagecomputers.com/sto...uct%5Fid=31129
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01-08-2006, 11:52 PM
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Rep Power: 3 | I use an Aiptek DV II digital cam that doubles as a dital camera or video camera.. got it off eBay for $21.
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01-09-2006, 08:17 AM
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Rep Power: 6 | Ebay's the way to go for a LOT of stuff! I think I'm going to get my video card from there... just having decided on which one. Buyer Beware though... be sure to buy from someone with a lot of trades and a high percentage approval rating!
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01-09-2006, 01:28 PM
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Rep Power: 3 | I rarely buy direct from the store if I can find the same on eBay.. but don't forget there are other online auctions as well (Yahoo, ePier, Stormpay, etc.)
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01-09-2006, 01:42 PM
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Rep Power: 6 | I've never heard of ePier or Stormpay. How do they compare to EBay??
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01-09-2006, 10:27 PM
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Rep Power: 0 | sounds like a good place to open a "alternative to ebay" section. And a Power Seller may just be reselling someone else' equipment and take the .01% hot against the 99% good ratings. but that said, i am going shopping for a digital vid cam myself... | |
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01-13-2006, 03:21 PM
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Hey All,
Well....I just pick up a HP Photosmart E317 with a 512 MB storage card. The HP is 5.0MP , 4x digital zoom, 1.5 color image display with audio & video. All this for $88.00 (new).
Now...when I get some time, I going to expirement with it. 
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01-13-2006, 06:14 PM
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Rep Power: 3 | Well, nothing "compares" to eBay but they are alternative sources at least..
I had a problem being doubled charged ($97) thru Stormpay.. luckily I'd used my Paypal card and they got the money back as it seemed Stormpay was giving me the run around.
I paid for the item thru my Stormpay account and then two weeks later they charged me again. I immediately contacted them, they blamed their bank, but I never got anywhere with them.. had to dispute it thru PayPal.
I've sold a few things on ePier, nothing major tho. Quote: |
Originally Posted by Lyte I've never heard of ePier or Stormpay. How do they compare to EBay??
Thanks!
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01-14-2006, 03:40 PM
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Rep Power: 0 | eBay is a risky place to buy like mentioned earlier, becarful. About the webcam either get a fiml camera or a digital camera , you will get way more benefits from them. | |
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01-14-2006, 07:24 PM
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Rep Power: 0 | For the most part ebay is good to buy from. I bought 4 mini keychain size digital cameras right before Christmas. Its a camera, video camera and web cam. With shipping the price came out to about $20. That is the price my dad payed for 1 at the store(he thought it was cool and got it for Christmas only to find I thought the same thing). Thats just an example how ebay and store buying prices differ. | |
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01-15-2006, 09:10 PM
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Rep Power: 3 | I saved almost $80 buying my Minolta Z1 digital on eBay vs the store.. came with a warranty and the whole deal.
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