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I am searching for a good webcam to use for skype, preferably with audio. It also needs to work on linux as that is my os. Any advice?

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http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Portable-1080p-Webcam-Autofocus/dp/B004YW7WCY

 

Dunno what your budget is, but I have one of these and the audio is really good and it works very well in low light. You can clamp it to a monitor or even use the mounting screw

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I am searching for a good webcam to use for skype, preferably with audio. It also needs to work on linux as that is my os. Any advice?

I know the Logitech C920 is good for the first 2 things, but not sure if it's Linux compatible

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I am searching for a good webcam to use for skype, preferably with audio. It also needs to work on linux as that is my os. Any advice?

Cheapest used thing you can find with a 720p or 768 res and up. Don't spend walloping amounts of money on a webcam.

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I know the Logitech C920 is good for the first 2 things, but not sure if it's Linux compatible

It is. Software isn't though and Logitech's webcam software kinda sucks....

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I know the Logitech C920 is good for the first 2 things, but not sure if it's Linux compatible

heard it doesn't work propperly

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It is. Software isn't though and Logitech's webcam software kinda sucks....

I suspected it was compatible, but didn't want to say it is without knowing for sure.

But yeah, the software is crappy, but you thankfully don't have to install it if you will use it for Skype only

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heard it doesn't work propperly

How so?

My friend has one and it works fine.

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How so?

My friend has one and it works fine.

Heard from a lot of people it stutters

, i'll buy it, try it and if it doesn't work i'll just send it back.

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Heard from a lot of people it stutters

, i'll buy it, try it and if it doesn't work i'll just send it back.

Nah don't buy one unless you get a killer deal. We in Portland have a store called Free Geek with lots of used hardware where I got my Logitech Pro 9000 for $7. It's about 150 new.

 

I suggest just buying a used one. I don't know what version of Amazon Belgians use (sorry for my other-culture ignorance :/) but I believe you guys use French Amazon and this is a good deal for cheap http://www.amazon.fr/Logitech-Microphone-m%C3%A9gapixels-Technologie-Compatible/dp/B003R1P8WY/ref=sr_1_19?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1434054299&sr=1-19&keywords=webcam

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Nah don't buy one unless you get a killer deal. We in Portland have a store called Free Geek with lots of used hardware where I got my Logitech Pro 9000 for $7. It's about 150 new.

 

I suggest just buying a used one. I don't know what version of Amazon Belgians use (sorry for my other-culture ignorance :/) but I believe you guys use French Amazon and this is a good deal for cheap http://www.amazon.fr/Logitech-Microphone-m%C3%A9gapixels-Technologie-Compatible/dp/B003R1P8WY/ref=sr_1_19?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1434054299&sr=1-19&keywords=webcam

Is the Logitech HD Pro C920 for 60$ a good deal then

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Is the Logitech HD Pro C920 for 60$ a good deal then

No webcam is worth 60 honestly. Find a used Logitech webcam for less than $40 :)

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