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Creative WebCam NX Ultra (02/25/2004)

Creative WebCam NX Ultra

Entered CNET Catalog: 02/25/2004

SKU: 0054651059351

Manufacturer: Creative Labs

Manufacturer description

The Creative WebCam NX Ultra is the best choice for sharper, better imaging and Internet video communication. Built using the latest CCD technology, it delivers ultra-clear video at 640x480 and stills at up to 1.2 megapixels (interpolated), all with richer colors and excellent definition, even in low light conditions. With its high quality hands-free headset microphone, the Creative WebCam NX Ultra is the perfect companion for Internet applications such as instant messaging with video. It has a digital zoom feature and ultra-wide field of view, around 50 percent greater than on a standard WebCam, allowing users to capture extra detail. The versatile base unit allows it to be mounted on a desktop, conventional monitor, LCD display or notebook PC.

Product summary

The goodThe good: Saturated color; highly adjustable; impressive software package.

The badThe bad: Pixelated and grainy images.

The bottom lineThe bottom line: Although this Webcam has great color and comes with a comprehensive software package, its picture quality is subpar when paired with video instant messengers.

Average user rating: from 8 users
2.5 stars

Editors' review

  • Editors' Choice: No
  • Reviewed on: 03/29/2005
Available for about $70 (as of March 2004), the Creative Webcam NX Ultra has the best color quality of the cameras we've tested, and it comes with a comprehensive software package to boot. It's a little on the large side--a bit smaller than a deck of cards--but it swivels 360 degrees, making it highly adjustable. Setup takes only a couple of minutes, and you can choose to install the full software package, PC-Cam Center, which includes a photo-album utility and programs for editing video and photos. Another CD includes software for creating e-cards with photos, greeting cards, and other related video materials. A handy button on the top of the camera launches the PC-Cam Center software and also snaps pictures when the PC-Cam Center window is open. In our tests, the NX Ultra's color was bright and saturated for taking photos and short videos, but the quality suffered from somewhat pixelated images on the receiving end of our video-messaging test.

User opinions

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User Rating:
5.0 stars

out of 8 user reviews

If are looking for a wecam which can give you great quality images in dim lighting, this is the one!

Pros: Great quality especially in dim light, widest view ever come across of all webcams.

Cons: I did not like the headset that comes along with it.

Review: This is a great webcam - trust me, if you are looking for resolution and great images, this is the one. This cam uses CCD sensor technology - same thats used in most digital cameras to capture images, so this cam gives you great video quality. Similary it gives you great picture quality under very dim lighting too, hence your partner won't even realise you are sitting in dark settings!! Another feature I like about this cam is the wide angel coverage this cam offers, all other cams begin to look diminutive in the view frame after using this cam :) Go for it, no complaints about this cam. I am happy I got it.
User Rating:
3.5 stars

out of 8 user reviews

Need to setup properly before it performs

Pros: Tracks quite well and image can be adjusted by the zoom on the lens. A variety of settings to suit your environment

Cons: Got to manually adjust the lens, hence it is only clear at certain distance when you adjust it. The stand does not work for the older, non-flat monitors. You got to find some adjustment for it yourself.

Review:
User Rating:
1.0 stars

out of 8 user reviews

WAY over priced

Pros: Considering the price, I can't think of any pros for this camera

Cons: The software had to be loaded twice before it would work; I loaded it on two computers - same problem. Additionally, the software isn't very intuitive and picture doesn't appear any better than cheap webcams. The mic/ear phone is uncomfortable and doesn

Review:
User Rating:
1.0 stars

out of 8 user reviews

Picture quality is bad!

Pros: First of all description is misleading - the quality of the picture is just simply bad - i expected that with this camera i would get clear picture which i never could do - picture is snowy and grainy when in 640x480 mode... i expected that if i'll pay 11

Cons: on the box it says that you will get clear sound - maybe you will but this microphone that it comes with you will have to put on your ear and the sound actually is not that great! sound is really so-so... in conclusion - picture and sound are average so t

Review:
User Rating:
1.0 stars

out of 8 user reviews

Taking it back tomorrow.

Pros: Uh...hmm. It's nice in theory.

Cons: Very snowy, very slow. Yeah, the pictures on the box are sooo misleading. This is just like a webcam I bought 8 years ago. You'd think we'd have better technology today.

Review:
User Rating:
5.0 stars

out of 8 user reviews

Go get it! Other cams might have same features but just not as small and cool.

Pros: I really don't understand why people would say this cam gives fuzzy qualities? I bought this Ultra NX to go with my Tablet PC (sounds odd? read on...) and so far it's beyond total satisfaction. The cam captures very clear crispy video and pictures. Pix a

Cons: Cons? The price is something you have to think of, I had a $30 rebate though, otherwise I hadn't buy it... Lucky me! =D

Review:
User Rating:
2.0 stars

out of 8 user reviews

Can only capture 15 frame per second

Pros: Good video & image capture in a low light condition.

Cons: Somehow I can't get the cam capture video more than 15 frames per second, makes video not smooth..:=(

Review:
User Rating:
3.5 stars

out of 8 user reviews

Excellent Color ans Sharpness

Pros: Color saturation is excellent

Cons: Stand or Clip does not work too good for the Laptop, it keeps coming loose

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