Gigaware 1.3 Megapixel Micro Webcam with Auto-Focus

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★★★☆☆
2.6

based on 17 reviews  

from $39.99

 

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★★★★☆
3.8

 

$39.99 at RadioShack

 
 

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Pros

  • Fast connection (8)
  • Easy setup (7)
  • Great picture quality (5)
  • Great in low light (4)
  • Compact (2)
  • Good value (2)
  • Great extra features (2)
  • Compact travels well (1)
  • Small and compact (1)
  • True "plug and play" (1)
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Cons

  • Poor image quality (9)
  • Poor in low light (6)
  • Slow or inconsistent connection (3)
  • Auto-focus is buggy (1)
  • Autoadjust is a bit jerky (1)
  • Didn't set up well (1)
  • Didn't work with skype (1)
  • Not a good product at all (1)
  • Pricey (1)
  • The image is very bad (1)

Best Uses

  • Laptop (7)
  • Home computer (5)
  • Business meetings (3)
  • First time webcame (1)
  • For trash can only (1)
 
 
 

Provided by RadioShack

This tiny 1.3-MP webcam does not require drivers to install and is plug and play compatible.

Specification Description
Model 25-496
Accessory Indicator Yes
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Benefits Captures still photos at a maximum (interpolated) resolution 5.2 megapixels (2560x2048)Captures video at a maximum resolution of 1.3
Capacity UOM mAh
Country Of Origin China
Description Header This just may be the smallest webcam anywhere.
Display Catalog Number 25-496
Enclosure Color Black
Included in the Box WebcamSoftware CD
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 90
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 90
MAP Price 0.0
Model 25-496
New Date Sun Feb 01 00:00:00 CST 2009
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Product Depth 0.5
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Height 3.6
Product Type Web camera
Product Weight 1
Product Weight UOM ounces
Product Width 2.7
Required to function Windows® XP SP2 or greater, including Windows Vista®Available USB port
Supported Languages English

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Last update: Oct 20, 2009

Gigaware 1.3 Megapixel Micro Webcam with Auto-Focus Reviews

 
 
 

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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Good product for road warrior

"Good product - I spend about 50% of my time traveling - this is compact and clear; I use for single calls and use for conference calls via Skype. I have also provided "virtual tours" of places I am at to my family. Resolution is as advertised -- we're not trying to create movies over the internet; it's a basic tool and works well. [...]..." Read Full Review »

Apr 17, 2009 by Steve Johnson

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
Size and portability dont justify qualit

"I looked for a unit I could hook to my laptop and be able to use a webcam not built into the lid, so portability and flatness key. Nice for that feature, but under lower light a bust. Image is terrible. I compared with Lorex and QC2500, Logitech. QC won on quality, round shape the only problem there...." Read Full Review »

May 09, 2009 by Art

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Gigaware 1.3 Megapixel Micro Webcam with Auto-Focus Review

Good product for road warrior

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Fast Connection
  • True "plug and play"

    Cons

  • Autoadjust is a bit jerky

    Best Uses

  • Business Meetings
  • Laptop
 

"Good product - I spend about 50% of my time traveling - this is compact and clear; I use for single calls and use for conference calls via Skype. I have also provided "virtual tours" of places I am at to my family. Resolution is as advertised -- we're not trying to create movies over the interne …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 17 2009
Steve Johnson
South Carolina and Dominican Republic
I am:
  • Quality Oriented
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Gigaware 1.3 Megapixel Micro Webcam with Auto-Focus Review

This works well for my needs

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Fast Connection
  • Sharp Image

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Business Meetings
  • Laptop
 

"This is a nice little package for big applications. I use the camera with Skype and WebEx applications for business. True plug and play with both Vista and Windows XP. Sound quality of microphone is sensitive and clear.

Negative comments in other reviews about darkness of the image could be th …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 24 2009
Frog Rock
Cleveland, OH
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  • Quality Oriented
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Gigaware 1.3 Megapixel Micro Webcam with Auto-Focus Review

Size and portability dont justify qualit

★★☆☆☆
2.0

    Pros

  • Fast Connection

    Cons

  • Bad In Low Light
  • Poor Image

    Best Uses

  • Laptop
 

"I looked for a unit I could hook to my laptop and be able to use a webcam not built into the lid, so portability and flatness key. Nice for that feature, but under lower light a bust. Image is terrible. I compared with Lorex and QC2500, Logitech. QC won on quality, round shape the only problem t …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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May 9 2009
Art
Atlanta
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  • Quality Oriented
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Gigaware 1.3 Megapixel Micro Webcam with Auto-Focus Review

If you want auto focus buy this one!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Good Value

    Cons

  • Expensive

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"If your looking for an auto-focus compact web camera that is easy to take on the road this might be a good solution. Are their better ones on the market you bet. Are there smaller ones on the market, no. If you want a GOOD product for a reasonable price I would recommend you check this one out bef …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 20 2009
Herman Hungry
Grinnell, Iowa
 

[1 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Gigaware 1.3 Megapixel Micro Webcam with Auto-Focus Review

Terrible...Don't buy it

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Poor Image
  • Slow or Inconsistent Connection

    Best Uses

  • Laptop
 

"Like many Radioshack products...not very good. It's supposed to be plug-and-play. Well, I plugged it and it played twice but hasn't played since. While it did play, the quality of the picture was mediocre at best.I've since ordered a Microsoft webcam from [...] that I hope will actually work on m …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Dec 17 2008
Harmiclir
New York, NY
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  • Quality Oriented
 
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