A foreign friend of mine suggested I get Skype and in order to get Skype, I had to get this webcam. There's one that's $8 less that has a plastic lens, but I went for this one with the glass lens. The cheaper cameras will get the job done, but considering the price over the life of the camera, this should be worth the small extra amount of money. Until I make a video, I'll not know how good this camera is because Skyping to foreign countries through the typical laptop degrades the image through no fault of the camera. Both the camera and Skype were easy to set up.This webcam does a great job picking up my voice. It's in my living room and today I was calling down from my bedroom, "can you hear me" and the person on the other end could. I had already determined that I can go into the laundry room or kitchen and the person at the other end can still hear me. Because nothing has to be held, it frees up one's hands to work while talking. However, unlike a cell phone, you can't carry this around with you. If you're headed out of the house, it's better to be on a cell phone.This camera is typically used with Skype. It seems Skype has made major improvements and the audio sounds a lot more like a regular phone and a lot less like a speaker phone, which means that it can be used for most all calls. Rather than go for the free plan, I paid $36 per year for the unlimited plan and I can call not only people on Skype, but people who aren't on Skype. I now have my cell phone plan down to $10 per month and that includes free unlimited incoming texts plus 100 monthly minutes. Free Facebook messaging has greatly reduced my need for any phone service and I have no house phone. For $156 per year plus the cost of this camera, all of my phone needs are met. I've calculated the money I've lost over the past few years due to not switching sooner and it's upsetting.

This is the best cheap webcam. Read all the reviews.I purchased c615 8mp $32 (Amazon); can focus as close as 10cm; works fine with Win 7.1,Logitech HD Webcam c615 960-000733barcode: 0 97855 07480sn: on box barcode.registered at Logitechlogitech warranty 2yrSquare Trade warranty 4yr Purchased from AmazonLogitech Webcam Software for Win7 2.51.828.0 (8-oct-2012)I've read a number of Amazon reviews about the Logitech webcamsc270 3mp $22; c310 5mp $30; c525 8mp $32 far (40cm+)c615 8mp $32 close (10cm+)They all have a 2 year warranty, the c615 has a motorized autofocus, can focus much closer; and is definitely an improvement.Find and download the latest Skype software directly from Skype, and the latest Software for your web camera.(You may need to know the type of computer (PC/Mac) and the Operating System (I have win7.1 64b) to select the correct software.Do Full, Default installations on both the Skype and the web camera software.Currently, I am using Zoom. The c615 works well.The focus is a little soft, and much sharper webcams are now available around $100.You may need to monkey with the webcam software settings.I found my c615 webcam was very sensitive to light, so I turned off auto intensity to avoid image bleaching. I left auto-focus on and auto-color correction on. I found that face-tracking was not needed so turned that off.You can adjust settings with the sliders when you turn off auto.Skype settings:I am using an old set of Logitech earphones with microphone arm. The webcam has its own microphone. Skype recognized both microphones, so I unselected the webcam microphone, which like all webcam mics works but not as accurate as a separate mic.The Skype Echo Test is found on Skype Contacts page. After speaking, wait until the Echo Test repeats what you said. Your picture will appear during this voice test.Logitech's software for this camera also provides self check of mic and video. And video adjustments, including lighting are nicely provided.Skype Translator Icon appears on the Skype screen after you click on the Contacts icon. I haven't tried this yet, but this is why I purchased the camera to work in conjunction with Skype Translator because the Translator function (voice to text) is described as an help for lip-readers. I will update this webcam review after I try it with the Skype Translator function.So far, the negative is that it won't work upside down and doesn't grip the monitor side edge, only the top edge. Possibly a small clamp will work.One very nice little function, the clamping parts fold up and protect the lens for travel purposes, then the camera and cord can go into a baggie.

Great camera for the price. Used it w/ Skype ... perfect.

i just recently got this headset about a week ago and it is the best headset i have had by far in a long time. light weight, the sounds quality is great and microphone is great as well. have had no issues what so ever with it even with games, discord and skype and so on i havent had a single issue. i will buy another if anything is to ever happen to this headset.

This camera mounts on my monitor and provides excellent video performance. Zoom, Skype this is your camera.

This is an exceptional camera. The field of view is huge. It will take in the whole room. The onboard microphone has excellent noise rejection. I have the camera/microphone just inches from my speakers and never get any feedback. My son got me one of these, and I've been buying them for my family members ever since. The Pro 9000 plus Skype has fulfilled the promise of video phones that they made to us 40 years ago. Installation was the typical Logitech breeze with the included software. Buy this camera; you won't be disappointed.

Great little camera for video conferences and general Skype stuff.

Perfect stand for our external camera that we use to Skype the kids.