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TSquinzzy
post Jul 18 2006, 11:24 PM, updated 20y ago

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Any Mac user using webcam other than iSight?? Can suggest any good brand that support OSX system and good quality??? thanks...pls tell me the brand & Price & where to buy...thanks...
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post Jul 18 2006, 11:31 PM

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I heard that the Mac can support normal webcams. Not sure if its true, but in any case, there are webcams out there at LYP that on the box, they write PC&Mac compatible.
TSquinzzy
post Jul 18 2006, 11:43 PM

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thanks i know bub i hope some Mac users here can suggest the best model that they are using now....other than the expensive iSight...
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post Jul 19 2006, 01:13 AM

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BCT PC380, quality not so good, but in budget smile.gif
lokgotz
post Jul 19 2006, 09:07 AM

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i'll try with my logitech quickcam express....the cheapest model (last time i bought it for RM70 only) from logitech tonight and let u know....
TSquinzzy
post Jul 19 2006, 02:55 PM

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QUOTE(lokgotz @ Jul 19 2006, 09:07 AM)
i'll try with my logitech quickcam express....the cheapest model (last time i bought it for RM70 only) from logitech tonight and let u know....
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ok pls let me know whether you can use it onot...if can pls let me know the model thanks!!!
TSquinzzy
post Jul 19 2006, 02:55 PM

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QUOTE(uchan @ Jul 19 2006, 01:13 AM)
BCT PC380, quality not so good, but in budget smile.gif
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what brand is it?? support Mac OSX??
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post Jul 19 2006, 03:21 PM

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QUOTE(quinzzy @ Jul 19 2006, 02:55 PM)
ok pls let me know whether you can use it onot...if can pls let me know the model thanks!!!
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the model is logitech quickcam express........

it's the cheapest logitech webcam......
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post Jul 19 2006, 03:38 PM

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I think you could , Macam or something like that...There are drivers for it...Just google
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post Jul 19 2006, 08:34 PM

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ok...i plugged the thing in.....nothing happen........so i guess cannot....hehehe
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post Jul 19 2006, 08:42 PM

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QUOTE(quinzzy @ Jul 19 2006, 02:55 PM)
what brand is it?? support Mac OSX??
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eh.. sorry it's BTC not BCT tongue.gif
TSquinzzy
post Jul 21 2006, 01:04 AM

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surfing the logitech website n found out that only the Quickcam Zoom is the only model that can support Mac OSX....correct me if i'm wrong...
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post Jul 22 2006, 09:55 AM

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as pointed out before... google for "macam osx"

anyway, here's the macam sourceforge link

the list of camera supported by the driver are here

cheers!
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post Jul 23 2006, 11:12 AM

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why are thr so many webcams out thr saying Mac OS-x compliant, but its not
eg: orite i-cam.speed, v-gear talkcam messenger pro, please help
>.< i bought two webcam adi.
both says tht they're compatible but none seems to work
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post Jul 24 2006, 04:37 AM

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If already buy 2 webcam then still wo't work then its better go for iSight biggrin.gif 100% working and looks really good with your mac too, just a little bit pricey tongue.gif
TSquinzzy
post Jul 24 2006, 11:43 PM

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QUOTE(wabbito @ Jul 23 2006, 11:12 AM)
why are thr so many webcams out thr saying Mac OS-x compliant, but its not
eg: orite i-cam.speed, v-gear talkcam messenger pro, please help
>.< i bought two webcam adi.
both says tht they're compatible but none seems to work
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have you install the driver or software came bundle with the webcam??
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post Jul 24 2006, 11:49 PM

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QUOTE(uchan @ Jul 19 2006, 08:42 PM)
eh.. sorry it's BTC not BCT tongue.gif
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its brand name called BTC?? where to buy?? around how much??
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post Aug 14 2006, 07:18 PM

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i haven read thru the macam website and found that quickcam chat from logitech is supported. may i know is it the one that the site is referring to?

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products...CONTENTID=10034


thx for helping me...... smile.gif
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post Aug 15 2006, 07:14 PM

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anyone tried oredi? cos me also wanna get a webcam for my mac mini.. iSight too pricey..

 

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