Customer Reviews:
 Bright sunshine required! November 2, 2008
"Adequate" light is an understatement. I couldn't get an image more than a dark silhouette even when I surrounded myself with lamps. Don't bother.
 cheap, nasty and bad quality! October 15, 2008
I know you get what you pay for but I was actually shocked at how bad this was!
 not best quality, but works well for the price October 13, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
not best quality, but works well for the price.
my daughter moved to go to school in another city.
it works well enough that we can see each other while
chatting online.
 excelent product October 6, 2008
i'm satisfied with the web camera, the quality of the image is decent, considering the price.
Donny Yankellow's MyMac.com Review August 22, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Most Macs come with built-in iSight cameras nowadays. However, if you have a Mac Mini or a tower, you don't get a camera. You are on your own to find one. The IceCam2 is an affordable solution to that missing piece of your computer. Even those with a built-in camera might want to give this one a look.
The IceCam2 is a huge improvement over the original IceCam. The IceCam2 rotates left to right and up and down. This makes it a very attractive option for those with built-in cameras that have a limit to how much they can be adjusted. Since my baby was born in March I have been doing a lot of video chatting. It is very difficult getting him into the picture by tilting the iMac screen or holding him up to the exact spot. The IceCam2 makes that A LOT easier. I just have to clip it right onto my iMac and aim at the baby.
With a resolution of 640x480, the picture quality is great, and it also has a built-in microphone (a great addition for those on the Mini or towers).
Set up is a piece of cake. It is plug and play so you plug it in and go. No drivers are needed (unlike the original IceCam). With a 5 foot long USB cable, there is plenty of room for play in setting it up. When you open iChat the IceCam2 automatically becomes the default camera and default microphone. Unplug the camera and it is back to your built in iSight (if you have one).
The IceCam2 does not work with Photo Booth, but if you think about it you really need the built-in camera for that. Photo Booth uses the screen as a flash and you have to have the camera pointed directly at you. I'm not even sure Photo Booth comes with the machines without the built-in cameras.
At $39.99 the IceCam2 is a bargain for those needing a camera for their computer. The price also makes it very attractive and affordable for those wanting a second option to the built-in iSights.
MyMac.com Rating 5 out of 5
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