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.| Product name | |
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| Review date | June 16, 2006 |
| The Bottom Line | If you can carry a little extra weight in an ultraportable, the Lenovo 3000 V100 is a well-appointed business laptop that offers solid performance for a competitive price. |
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| Networking | Network adapter - Ethernet - IEEE 802.11a - IEEE 802.11b - IEEE 802.11g - Fast Ethernet - Bluetooth 2.0 EDR |
| Graphics Controller | Intel GMA 950 |
| Optical Storage | CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo - Integrated |
| RAM | 512 MB (installed) / 2 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz - PC2-5300 |
| Cache Memory | 2 MB - L2 cache |
| Processor | Intel Core Duo T2300E / 1.66 GHz ( Dual-Core ) |
| Hard Drive | 80 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm |
| Display | 12.1 in TFT active matrix 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) - 24-bit (16.7 million colors) |
| Battery | Lithium ion |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 12 in x 8.9 in x 1.3 in |
| Weight | 4.4 lbs |
| OS Provided | Microsoft Windows XP Professional |
| Full specifications | Full specifications |
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