Macally ICECAM2 USB 2.0 Video Web Camera with Built in Microphone White
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Manufacturer: Macally
Model: ICECAMII
Binding: Electronics
Publisher: Macally
Label: Macally
Features for Macally ICECAM2 USB 2.0 Video Web Camera with Built in Microphone White :
- High performance and compact USB2.0 Webcam with Microphone built in for video conferencingDriver-free USB Video Class(UVC) deviceVGA 640 x 480 Resolution
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Customer Reviews
Don't waste your money 
2008-07-29
Had the cam up and running in OS X 10.5.3 and XP SP2 in minutes. And the overall design isn't bad for the money. However, the video quality is completely unacceptable. Anything in the room that didn't suffer from glare was cast in almost total shadow. I thought the original Icecam had lighting issues, but that's nothing compared to this. PC users have plenty of other, much worthier options, and should not hesitate to take this product off their comparison lists.
For the price, an excellent web cam and microphone 
2008-07-19
I recently purchased this item, the IceCam2, and have been using it extensively. Firstly, be aware this is both a microphone and a webcamera - some webcams you purchase do not have a microphone included. By and large this is an excellent webcam/microphone for someone looking to do casual internet chatting. I currently use AIM's video mode and chat with friends. The quality of the sound is adequate for such purposes. The video is good as well; adequate lighting seems necessary; this is in contrast to say the MacBook Pro's built in iSight which I've been able to capture good quality videos even in the dark. Using the IceCam2 I generally need quite good illumination; even then the color representation is a little suspect as well, but let's face it: for the price the image quality is really just fine. I say color representation is off - maybe your skin has a paler complexion than usual, maybe it's a little reddish. Nothing extremely off. All in all, this product succeeds in conveying the gist of the video, but don't expect the finer points to be transmitted. For business minded individuals, I would hesitate to use it for say video conferencing. Trying to convey detailed text, graphs, or images in general is iffy at best and will require you to hold the image close to the camera. In summary, for the purpose of talking with friends this is a wonderful product.
Poor Color And Light Sensitivity From IceCam2 2008-07-13
Being Mac compatible, cheap, and driverless under OSX 10.4 and 10.5 isn't good enough. The blue-ISH-green color cast mentioned in another review doesn't make video chat warm and inviting at all - and nothing I did could eliminate it in camera adjustment settings. It's low light sensitivity in the evening at my desk is abysmal. The built in microphone is ok, but sounds a bit harsh compared to my MacBook's built in mic. There's ALOT better webcams for Mac out there than this - it's worth paying a bit more for ALOT better webcam. I regret buying this IceCam2. It's just another cheaply made product - that I'd return but it isn't worth bothering over given the return shipping costs! <- and that pretty much says it all.
Great value 2008-07-04
This is quite a good camera for the price. I suspect it as good as many cameras costing 2-3 times as much. To get something with significantly better quality and color, one would likely have to pay much more. It's also very easy to use.
Works so well, there is not much to write 
2008-07-03
What can be said about a webcam and mic that works so smoothly? Step 1, open the box. Step 2, plug it into a USB 2.0 port on my MacMini. Step 3, begin using it in PhotoBooth (Mac OS X 10.5) or iChat, or any of the built-in iApps like Address Book. No delay in transmission across the country when connecting to Dallas. No jerkiness. (I've used the Microsoft LifeCam on Windows, and it is painfully jerky). The only possible drawback is that the spring that holds the camera to the monitor should be a bit stronger. If I start moving the monitor around, the camera can be turned by the wire - which is only an inconvenience. I did not try to install any software (I can't even remember if a CD was included). Other webcams for Mac OS X require special software to work with USB port. A great buy, and fills a hole for Mac users with no built-in camera. Five Stars
Ok but not stellar 
2008-06-28
The Macally IceCam2, USB 2.0 webcam with built-in microphone, is truly plug and play. As a Windows PC compatible webcam, it does't require any additional software and is inmediately recognized by your computer. The Macally IceCam2 has an adjustable focus lens with a resolution of 640 x 480 VGA for high quality video and a microphone for video calls in applications such as iChat and Skype. The Macally IceCam2 works with Yahoo! Messenger, aMSN (Mac only) and Live Messenger (Windows only) as well. System requirements: USB port; Mac OS X v10.4.11 or later; Microsoft Windows XP SP2 / Vista.
