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  1. Fward's Avatar
    1 25-07-2012  12:17
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    What to look for in a Webcam
    Hiya,
    I am looking to buy a webcam to go with my home computer, but i know pretty much nothing about them.
    Any advice on what sort of spec i should be looking for?? eg - resolution, zoom, built in microphone, frames per second ect

    Thanks
  2. VickyTink's Avatar
    2 25-07-2012  18:33
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    Re: What to look for in a Webcam
    Depends what you want to be using it for really!
  3. mangoh's Avatar
    3 27-07-2012  00:14
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    Just quality

    Sound - just buy one mic seperate as Nas said
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