My best friend is going to live in Montana for 9 months from August onwards. Where can I buy a webcam we can talk?

My favorite webcam for the price, quality and size is the Dynex webcam available from Best Buy

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The most basic webcams connect to a PC using a simple USB connection. A wide range of cameras with accompanying software at a range of prices is available for this type of application. Dedicated webcams are simple to install and easy to use, but come with limitations that affect the quality of the images, such as low number of frames per second (refresh rates) and resolution (pixels per inch). Higher quality images and more camera control come from using camcorder and security cameras. To use these devices you will need to add a video capture card to your PC. Once you have that installed however, you can use a wide range of cameras from broadcast cameras to miniature spy cameras. Here are some good quality webcams you can check:

I recommend it because it has quick-launch buttons1 for chat, making videos, and taking photos, a 1.3 MP sensor, autofocus, and 8 MP photos are all included with our Deluxe Webcam. Use it with AIM, Windows Live Messenger, Skype, or Yahoo Messenger.
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The LifeCam fully integrates with the Microsoft Windows Live Messenger to deliver a suite of market-first features that make Web video calling a breeze. The Universal Attachment Base allows for easy and secure attachment to virtually any size monitor. Featuring a sleek black and gray design, the VX-3000 complements any office or home PC.
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You will have the possibility to swap and share photos live during a video call. Another advantage is the built-in unidirectional microphone with acoustic noise cancellation.
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