Recommended me a skype webcam + headset

The_B_Man

So, the parents are getting skype setup to talk to family all over the world. Now we need to get a webcam and some sort of microphone setup.

Komplett dont have a great range, neither do pixmania, so can anyone recommend a good webcam and headset to get? Budget is as little as possible, maybe sub €50. I dont want to get absolute ****e, but still I dont think we wanna be paying for high end stuff either!

Cheers.

dpmurray

picked up a three of these ones a few weeks ago on amazon - they work perfectly. PLug and play so anyone can use them straight out of the box. Skype only supports 2 person video calling( from what i know) but these webcams work perfect.

The in-built mikes are also very good - i was surprised how good they are in general for 20 euro.
Free delivery on over 25 pounds,got them delivered to Dublin in about 3 days.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-960-000355-Webcam-C250/dp/B002CNERDE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1281882394&sr=8-1

ED E

Logitech are the way to go. Do you want privacy, cause if not, there's no need for a mic with modern webcams as they're integrated and work quite well.

Gadgetman496

+ 1 for Logitech.

Love the ClearChat Pro headset (wired).

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The_B_Man

Well I was thinking about a headset coz if I was just using the PC speakers and a separate mic, then I'd guess there'd be some feedback. Would it not be similar with an integrated webcam mic?

I like that logitech headset above. Would it cost much more to get a wireless/bluetooth one?

Gadgetman496

The_B_Man wrote: »

Well I was thinking about a headset coz if I was just using the PC speakers and a separate mic, then I'd guess there'd be some feedback. Would it not be similar with an integrated webcam mic?

I like that logitech headset above. Would it cost much more to get a wireless/bluetooth one?

The wireless one is Approx 80 - 100 bucks but you have the hassle of trying to keep it charged. Not worth the money IMO.

The lead on the ClearChat Pro is very long & if you want to use video you're going to be in front of the PC anyway?

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ED E

The_B_Man wrote: »

Well I was thinking about a headset coz if I was just using the PC speakers and a separate mic, then I'd guess there'd be some feedback. Would it not be similar with an integrated webcam mic?

I like that logitech headset above. Would it cost much more to get a wireless/bluetooth one?

They're usually directional mics and as the cam points the same way as the speakers you should be fine.

Also, 80-100 is hugely exaggerated. You could get a single ear bluetooth headset for 30-40, though its probably unnecessary.

Gadgetman496

Lethal_Bullet wrote: »

They're usually directional mics and as the cam points the same way as the speakers you should be fine.

Also, 80-100 is hugely exaggerated. You could get a single ear bluetooth headset for 30-40, though its probably unnecessary.

I was referring to the Logitech ClearChat Pro wireless headset and I doubt you'll find it new anywhere for under 60 Stg plus delivery. Nothing exaggerated about it.

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k123456

You can Skype for free using a mobile

for Three Ireland free over their network

other operators, free over your wi-fi connection at home