Need a webcam, advice welcome please

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Hi, as title suggests I am looking for a webcam so that I can set up Skype to keep in touch with my family, especially during this horrible time.

It is to use on a desktop pc with Windows 10. I have looked at a few on Amazon but most of the reviews on there are fake these days (according to fakespot), so I am finding it hard to choose one - especially as doing a return would be impossible at the moment.

So, would be good to hear from people who have them as to which brands/models are okay. Only after something cheap and not 'all singing and dancing'.

Thanks - and hope everyone is keeping safe and well and trying to stay positive :)
 

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Hi, as title suggests I am looking for a webcam so that I can set up Skype to keep in touch with my family, especially during this horrible time.

It is to use on a desktop pc with Windows 10. I have looked at a few on Amazon but most of the reviews on there are fake these days (according to fakespot), so I am finding it hard to choose one - especially as doing a return would be impossible at the moment.

So, would be good to hear from people who have them as to which brands/models are okay. Only after something cheap and not 'all singing and dancing'.

Thanks - and hope everyone is keeping safe and well and trying to stay positive :)
What’s your budget for this?
 
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Hi @Jon :) as little as possible. Obviously everything is alot dearer at the moment but something under £30 tops.
 

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Hi @Jon :) as little as possible. Obviously everything is alot dearer at the moment but something under £30 tops.
Well using our amazon Discount finder and setting a top price of £30 I've found this Logitech one (can't go wrong with that brand!) which is down to £22.17!

 

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Thanks @Jon, I've already looked at that one. Reviews are mixed but quite a few mention problems with Win10 or it failing after a few months. (on other Logitech ones too).

Might just have to bite the bullet, order one and see - as long as I can return it
 
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Thanks @Jon, I've already looked at that one. Reviews are mixed but quite a few mention problems with Win10 or it failing after a few months. (on other Logitech ones too).

Might just have to bite the bullet, order one and see - as long as I can return it
aye it's Amazon, you can always return ;)
 
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You can't go wrong with Logitech, especially if it's just for personal calls/videos.

I use the C920 and the C922 for streaming (double+ what your budget it). I think I might have used the C270 for my son's PC when he was dabbling in streaming but I can't remember.
 
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Just to let everyone know that I ordered the C270 Logitech one and got it this week. Thanks :)
 
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Just to let everyone know that I ordered the C270 Logitech one and got it this week. Thanks :)
Great stuff! Hope you enjoy chatting to friends and family over video in this difficult time!
 
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