The History of Logitech Pro 5000
The Logitech Pro 5000 is a product from Swiss computer accessories manufacturer Logitech International S.A. that belongs to the company's QuickCam brand of web cameras. It is part of the first generation of commercially available webcams, as well as one of the last entries of the QuickCam brand.
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Background
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The QuickCam line was actually not a creation of Logitech, but Connectix Corp., a computer software and hardware company established in 1988. The company came up with the QuickCam for Apple Inc.'s Macintosh computers in 1994; it holds the distinction of being the first-ever webcam. In 1998, however, it bequeathed the brand to Logitech, then closed its doors five years later.
Release and Pricing
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The Logitech QuickCam Pro 5000 made its debut in 2005. By then, the QuickCam brand was compatible with Windows-based personal computers and Macs. Also, the interface used to connect the camera to the computer had graduated from a 25-pin RS-232 serial port to a USB one. The manufacturer's suggested retail price was $80 at time of publication.
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Main Features
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Equipped with a 6-foot USB 1.0 cable, the Logitech Pro 5000 has a maximum video resolution of 640 by 480 pixels. Each camera comes with trademarked RightSound technology for producing crisp and clear sounds, and RightLight technology for appropriate lighting. The Logitech Pro 5000 was ideally designed for compatibility with the Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating system.
Current Status
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At the time of publication, Logitech no longer makes and sells the QuickCam Pro 5000. With a resolution used by standard-definition television, the entire QuickCam Pro brand has been supplanted by the high-definition Logitech HD Pro lineup. Nevertheless, customers can fetch the QuickCam Pro 5000 at online retail outlets such as Amazon.com, Sears and OfficeMax.
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