Videoconference from your lap

Andrew Gruen, Editorial Intern July 17, 2006

A laptop with a built-in Webcam can prove useful for home and business users alike, especially given the proliferation of Wi-Fi and VoIP software to take advantage of broadband connections. Even most instant-messaging protocols now support video alongside text chat, bringing a familiar buddy-list interface to the technology. Use the Webcam built into these laptops to talk to your significant other who's traveling abroad or to videoconference your way into meetings from the comfort of home.

Below are some of our most recent reviews of laptops with built-in cameras. The Sony VAIO UX features dual cameras, one on the front for videoconferencing and another on the back for snapping pictures. The Asus W5F's Webcam, located above the display in the notebook's lid, swivels around to snap pictures and video in either direction. The Lenovo 3000 V100 has a 1.3-megapixel Webcam and the Apple MacBook Pro's camera iSight takes pictures at 640x480.

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