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I will be out of the country for a month and calling is very expensive. How can we talk back and forth using a webcam? Do you have to have a special program or something? Thanks

When shopping for: Software | Posted 02/19/2010 | 118 Views
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TracyLynn0923 Posted: 02/19/2010
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Lucky you!, I have alot of family living in Slovakia and I would LOVE to get there with my daughter, but it is so expensive! But talking via webcam is a great idea and will save alot of money for you! All you need really is a decent webcam and a really good mic!  Infact, there are a few webcams that even have the mic right on it! Then , you can use either Yahoo Messenger or even MSN messenger to call back and forth! There is also Skype- http://www.skype.com which lets you go back and forth via webcam too! They are all free to use with computer to computer calls! Make sure you have decent speakers as well! 
You can find great deals on webcams and mic's! One is the Hercules Webcam with Mic selling for $22.82
specifics are:
Fluid images and integrated microphone for user-friendly Web chatting.
Key Features:
  • Electronic component allowing for the measurement of light intensity at a large number of points to generate a digital image of the scene
  • CMOS technology operates with low energy consumption
  • Microphone directly integrated into the webcam, so no other microphone is required to converse over the Internet
  • Resolution of 640 pixels horizontally and 480 pixels vertically (640x480)
  • Connects to a computer via a USB port
There is also the Microsoft Lifecam with Mic selling for $22.99!
specifics are:
With simple setup and one-touch calling, this Webcam makes it easier than ever to see and hear your friends and family over the Internet. It captures video at 30 frames per second for smooth results. And it offers 640 x 480 resolution for both videos and still pictures. Additional highlights include a built-in microphone, universal attachment base and flexible six-foot cable.

 

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