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The Bottom Line: The Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 offers a winning combination of stellar image quality, easy-to-use software, and a sturdy, stable stand. It's our Webcam pick for desktop and laptop users alike.

Specs: 2,000,000 pixels, Skype, Yahoo! Messenger, Logitech QuickCam, Drivers & Utilities, Logitech Video Effects, Windows Live Messenger, HP Photosmart Essential, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft

The Bottom Line: It's cheap and compact and delivers acceptable video quality, but the bundled software plagues Microsoft's LifeCam NX-3000 Webcam. Creative has a model for nearly the same price that we like better.

Specs: 300,000 pixels, Black

The Bottom Line: The Logitech QuickCam Pro for Notebooks provides unmatched image quality, but its design could be improved. While the clear, bright video output will amaze, the constant readjusting of the camera atop your laptop will annoy.

Specs: 2,000,000 pixels, Logitech QuickCam, Drivers & Utilities, 1 x USB cable - 3 ft

The Bottom Line: Microsoft's answer to Sony's EyeToy camera, the affordable Xbox Live Vision Camera for Xbox 360 may not yet be a must-have Xbox 360 accessory, but we suspect that as Microsoft upgrades Xbox Live to include more Vision features, it will be.

The Bottom Line: The Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000 offers unique features such as the ability to post photos directly to a blog, but its video effects and image quality don't stand up to that of competing Webcams from veteran manufacturers.

Specs: Drivers & Utilities, 1 x USB, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft

The Bottom Line: With beefed-up audio features, the Creative Live Cam Voice is one of the best overall cameras for IM and Internet-based voiceconferencing.

Specs: 1,300,000 pixels, SightSpeed, Yahoo! Messenger, Muvee autoProducer, Orb with OrbSecure, Creative Photo Manager, Creative WebCam Center, Creative Photo Calendar, Creative Advanced Video FX, 1 x USB cable, Gray

The Bottom Line: The Logitech QuickCam Pro 5000 is a well-rounded Webcam with ample adjustability and a solid software package, making it a good option for users at all levels of expertise.

Specs: Logitech QuickCam, Drivers & Utilities, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft

The Bottom Line: The Creative Live Motion offers an innovative set of Webcam features and an extensive software package, but it falls short where it counts: photo and video performance.

Specs: SightSpeed, Yahoo! Messenger, Orb with OrbSecure, Drivers & Utilities, Creative Photo Manager, Creative WebCam Center, ArcSoft VideoImpression, 1 x USB cable, Titanium silver

The Bottom Line: The Logitech QuickCam Fusion's sleek design and impressive software bundle make it one of the best Webcams we've seen.

Specs: 1,300,000 pixels, QuickCapture, Drivers & Utilities, Logitech Video Effects, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft

The Bottom Line: With great image quality and integration, the Apple iSight is the best choice for Mac owners who use iChat, but it isn't ideal for users of other messaging clients.

Specs: 1 x IEEE 1394 adapter, 1 x IEEE 1394 cable