Gigaware 1.3 MP Webcam with Microphone

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★★★★☆
3.8

 

Pros

  • Easy setup (7)
  • Fast connection (5)
  • Great in low light (4)
  • Great picture quality (4)
  • Great extra features (3)
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Cons

  • Poor image quality (3)
  • Slow or inconsistent connection (3)
  • Incompatible with my computer (2)
  • Poor in low light (2)
  • Locks up (1)
  • No drivers and wont work (1)

Best Uses

  • Home computer (6)
  • Laptop (2)
  • Monitoring (2)
  • Business meetings (1)
 
 
 

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

Specification Description
Model 25-494
Accessory Indicator Yes
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Benefits Easily connect to your PC, no separate driver requiredStill photo resolution up to 5.2-megapixels interpolated allows for clean, high
Body Material ABS plastic
Capacity UOM mAh
Connections USB
Country Of Origin China
Description Header Look and listen.
Display Catalog Number 25-494
Enclosure Color Black/Gray
Features Bundled software includes ArcSoft VideoImpression 2.0/Webcam Companion 2 & PhotoImpressions 5Lens Spec.: F2.8, f=4.31mm fixed focus
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 90
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 90
MAP Price 0.0
Model 25-494
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Product Depth 1.85
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Height 2.36
Product Type Web camera
Product Weight 2
Product Weight UOM ounces
Product Width 1.61
Supported Languages English

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Product Reviews

Last update: Sep 28, 2009

Gigaware 1.3 MP Webcam with Microphone Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

 
★★★★☆
4.0
love it

"[...] I picked it up and we we're talking online in less than an hour. I have Windows Vista. I am not the most computer savvy person, I just downloaded all the software, then plugged it in played with the features to get used to it. I'm now going to get one for my sister for her b-day...." Read Full Review »

Apr 16, 2009 by kcray

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Does not work

"Simple to install, however this plug-&-play device has no drivers, so my Windows XP SP3 wont recognize it and shows its connection as an error. CD installs 3 software uses... however, out of ALL the instructions, this is their trouble shooting advice: (this sentence) "If your webcam does not work properly, restart your computer." gee.. ater 2 days and a dozen restarts, still does not work and says the WEBCAM I..." Read Full Review »

Sep 12, 2009 by Mr. Disappointed

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Gigaware 1.3 MP Webcam with Microphone Review

love it

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Fast Connection
  • Good In Low Light
  • Sharp Image

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home Computer
 

"[...] I picked it up and we we're talking online in less than an hour. I have Windows Vista. I am not the most computer savvy person, I just downloaded all the software, then plugged it in played with the features to get used to it. I'm now going to get one for my sister for her b-day. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 16 2009
kcray
New Bern,NC
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Gigaware 1.3 MP Webcam with Microphone Review

Does not work

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Incompatible With My Computer
  • No drivers and wont work

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"Simple to install, however this plug-&-play device has no drivers, so my Windows XP SP3 wont recognize it and shows its connection as an error.



CD installs 3 software uses... however, out of ALL the instructions, this is their trouble shooting advice: (this sentence) "If your webcam does not work …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Sep 12 2009
Mr. Disappointed
Eugene OR
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[3 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Gigaware 1.3 MP Webcam with Microphone Review

Terrible Product

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • NONE

    Cons

  • Locks up

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"This product says it is plug and play and requires no drivers. Well, someone needs to right a driver for it because it locks up and causes the computer to crash all the time. The only application I've found that it can be used on and not cause the computer to crash is Yahoo Messenger. It even cra …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Mar 27 2009
crosis19
Minneapolis, MN
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[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Gigaware 1.3 MP Webcam with Microphone Review

mixed feelings

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up

    Cons

  • Incompatible With My Computer
  • Poor Image
  • Slow or Inconsistent Connection

    Best Uses

  • Home Computer
 

"I got one of these for my birthday, it worked fine for me but I bought one for my sister and it was nothing but problems. It would not work when we made video calls on Skype but every diagnostic we ran for it was free and clear. She had to return it for a pricier model. "

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Aug 28 2009
kcray
new bern nc
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Gigaware 1.3 MP Webcam with Microphone Review

Image is fuzzy - Piece of junk

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Bad In Low Light
  • Poor Image
  • Slow or Inconsistent Connection

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"Bought it for my son and now he is bugging me for a new unit. His complaint is the same as others in that the image was not visible. I have a Gigaware wireless mouse and works great. Expected the same from the CAM. Very disappointed "

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Sep 13 2009
Disappointed Dad
Jacksonville FL
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