Genius Look 316

Genius Look 316
alaScore 77

8 reviews

May, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 4 expert reviews and 4 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 67/100 and users rate it 55/100. The average review date is Jan 5, 2008. We have compared these reviews to 49969 reviews from other Webcams. The alaScore™ for this product is 77/100 = Good. Last update: May 20, 2013.

Review analysis

(Based on 8 reviews)

Expert Reviews  

User Reviews  

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Genius Look 316

 

Adding a webcam to your laptop is a great way to stay in touch with friends and family. Letting you take photos and add video to instant messaging software, the Genius Look 316 (£15 inc. VAT) is an accessible option.

Good price ; Quick to set up

Poor software

However, for such an affordable camera, it is more than adequate for basic online use, making this ideal for the whole family and suited to a life on the move

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Consumer review by:

Disappointed

 

Disappointed

Contrary to what it says on the box, this camera does NOT support Linux. There is a binary, closed-source driver enclosed on the CD, but it will only work with some outdated 2.6.5 kernels compiled by a specific version of GCC. This is hardly what I...

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Product Specifications

Genius has unveiled a new design for a video chat camera, the Look 316. The unbelievable clip design is ideal for clipping on laptops or flat panels. Clearer video with 640 x 480 VGA quality provides improved image clarity even in low light. You can share vivid and sharp images in your video chats with your friends and loved ones. Getting closer has never been easier. Thrill your friends and add more fun elements to your chat with the Look 316 bundled software.

CCTV

Camera Mechanical Design:Fixed
Max Digital Video Resolution:640 x 480

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:1.5in
Height:2.1in
Weight:3.5oz
Width:1in

Header

Compatibility:Mac / PC
Manufacturer:Genius
Model:316
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Genius Look

Optical Sensor

Total Pixels:307,200 pixels (640 x 480)

System Requirements

OS Required:Apple MacOS X 10.4 / Linux 2.6 / Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP / Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition

Video Input

Camera Type:Web camera
Computer Interface:USB
Digital Video Format:AVI
Still Image Capture Resolution:1024 x 768 / 1280 x 960 / 160 x 120 / 176 x 144 / 320 x 240 / 352 x 288 / 640 x 480 / 800 x 600
Still Image Format:BMP
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