Quickcam Orbit AF Vs. Logitech Quickcam
Logitech is a company that makes many computer accessories. It makes mice, and keyboards, as well as audio/video accessories. One of its most popular products is the Webcam, a device that allows you to feed video of yourself into a computer and over the Internet.
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Price
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Cost. The QuickCam Orbit AF model is a higher end model with more features than the standard Logitech QuickCam. Some of the features include motorized tracking to keep your image centered, and funny video effects. The QuickCam homepage will sell you the Orbit AF model for 129.99. A standard Logitech QuickCam (QuickCam 3000 for business) will cost 29.99 if you buy it from the homepage. The difference in pricing between the two is 100 dollars.
Image Quality
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The QuickCam Orbit AF model features 2.0 megapixels when capturing video. It also supports HD video. The regular QuickCam model only offers a standard VGA resolution of 640 by 480 pixels and 30 frames per second.
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Compatability
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Linux Support. The Orbit AF model will only support Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. While the standard model does support these systems, it also supports open source operating systems like Linux as it is plug and play universal.
Hardware
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A built-in mic makes a difference. Having built-in hardware is a huge bonus for the Orbit AF since you don't have to spend any more money on additional equipment. The Orbit AF offers a built in microphone for a headset-free conversation. It also has what is called "RightLight 2" technology built-in. This means that even if the background is dim, your video quality will not suffer as it will automatically balance out light differences. The standard camera offers neither of these features; the only hardware it comes with is a tripod.
Minimum Requirements
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The Orbit AF has higher requirements for the computer, requiring at least a 1 GHz processor even when using Windows XP. The standard QuickCam only needs 700 MHz to run efficiently when running Windows XP. Both have higher requirements if you are running Windows Vista or Windows 7.
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References
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