Webcams

[acaer]

Anyone have any decent webcam solutions to keep in touch with home they would be willing to share?

 

[Chewbacca]

I use a logitech webcam, spent about 120$ on the thing, make sure you get a good resultion on the cam, ie 680 or greater. Have 2 kids at home, and get to watch them play. Cant beat it man, makes the time go by fast, and makes you feel right at home no matter where you are. Logitech makes good stuff though, check out newegg.com, best place to find that shiz.

Cheers

 

[FracCapt]

I can't comment on webcams, but I can definitely second getting it from Newegg.com. I've used them almost exclusively for all computer needs for years....they've never done me wrong, always have the best price or within a couple dollars of it, and get the components to me quickly. Never had anything DOA from them, either.

 

[zman300]

I use a Logitech Notebook Deluxe. The camera's great! The only issue you'll find at hotels is that many of them give you a private IP address, and you'll need a public address to video IM. If the hotel offers free internet access, you'll likely find this problem, and even the ones that charge for it rarely offer a public address purchase option (usually $2-3 extra). If you call the hotel provider's tech support, and the tech is knowledgable, he/she may be able to reset your connection for free.

Also beware what kind of IM program you use. MSN Messenger 7.5 works best for me. If you're gonna try to connect with someone on an Apple and you're on a PC, or vice-versa, prepare yourself for plenty of frustration!

 

[nikoz1200]

iChat and iSight camera. Workds great!@

 

[zman300]

iChat and iSight camera. Workds great!@

He asked for "decent."

 

[LR24B]

I do this fairly often... Get Logitec Notebook cam. No other is better! I can turn off all the lights in the room. Then, use the reflective light from the screen of my monitor, and I can still get cristal clear images.

Next, don't spend any money on chat programs. I use MSN messenger. If you have had your laptop or desktop awhile, then use add/remove programs to uninstall. I have learned the hardway a clean installation works the best. The only limitation to MSN is you can not view more than one cam. So, when these special occurances happen, I use yahoo messenger. Yahoo is slower, but it still works.

Enjoy,

LR24B

 

[Answerguy]

Microsoft Netmeeting has always worked well for me. And its free!

 

[netjetwife]

My husband added the Logitech to our computer, recently. He talked about it before the new contract, but that's all we could do about it at that time. The kids have fun with it---acting silly for Dad---and it does help with the time he's away. Every frac family should be able to have things like that. When professional pilots can't afford life's little extras , something IS wrong.


PILOTS ARE PROFESSIONALS AND SHOULD BE COMPENSATED AS SUCH

 

[Safetycheck]

Can you have one post without ...

My husband added the Logitech to our computer, recently. He talked about it before the new contract, but that's all we could do about it at that time. The kids have fun with it---acting silly for Dad---and it does help with the time he's away. Every frac family should be able to have things like that. When professional pilots can't afford life's little extras , something IS wrong.


PILOTS ARE PROFESSIONALS AND SHOULD BE COMPENSATED AS SUCH

Can you create ONE post without a mention of your pro union passion or should we say OBSESSION?

Should also mention webcam comes in handy for a side business. NJW, didnt we see you on cameltoe.com? Your avatar suggests same. OR was it thehun?