Hercules Webcam Deluxe Optical Glass

Hercules Webcam Deluxe Optical Glass
alaScore 80

299 reviews

May, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 7 expert reviews and 292 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 55/100 and users rate it 84/100. The average review date is Jan 11, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 49967 reviews from other Webcams. The alaScore™ for this product is 80/100 = Very good. Last update: May 23, 2013.

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(Based on 299 reviews)

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Hercules Deluxe Optical Glass

 

The Hercules Deluxe Optical Glass is a decent webcam, and at a mere 25 bucks, it's a ridiculously good buy.

Low price. Snazzy design. Built-in LEDs help with low-light video. Versatile lens mount. Easy-to-use capture software

Video resolution tops out at 640 by 480. Poor image quality. Problems with audio-video sync. Awkward manual focus ring

This inexpensive, travel-friendly webcam offers a surprising number of extras, but video quality leaves much to be desired.

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Guillemot Hercules Deluxe Optical Glass Webcam

 

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Hercules Deluxe Optical Glass Webcam with headset

 

Hercules Deluxe Optical Glass Webcam with headset

For a relatively cheap webcam, this one gets the job done. I do not expect a good-quality image, so I was pleasantly surprised when I first turned it on. The auto lights are nice for when I'm in a dimly lit room, though they did get annoying when the...

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Best Webcam I've Tried

 

Best Webcam I've Tried

I bought 4 webcams before this one made me happy. I installed the software, plugged it in, and it worked. The picture is clear and true, even in low light. I clipped it to my LCD with the large clothes pin type clip. I'm using it with Windows 7 64...

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Bumpy beginning, seems OK now.

 

Bumpy beginning, seems OK now.

Installed software with disc provided but 2nd time went to use software it would not load. Had to go on [...] and install latest software version (and uninstall version provided) and seems to work good now.

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Great

 

This camera is great for things like skype and is very easy to setup!

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Good webcam for the price

 

Good webcam for the price

I bought this for use with Skype. I did not have to do anything more than plug it in to begin with, as windows took care of the install process. Easy as pie. Since there was no instructions in the package, it took me a couple minutes to figure out...

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Thanks to others

 

Thanks to others

I bought this camera because it was the highest ranking camera on Amazon and also sensible in price. The instruction manual could be a bit more specific (and longer) - do to my own foolishness it took me about 3 weeks to realize it had a manual focus...

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works

 

Picture and sound is clear. Easy to follow instructions and install

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Great Webcam

 

Great Webcam

I love this webcam. It is small and attractive. The lights are cool. The software was a snap to install on Vista no less. Fast Fast Service on this also.

Product Specifications

Guillemot Corporation is a designer, manufacturer and distributor of interactive leisure hardware and accessories. One of the largest companies in its field worldwide, Guillemot offers a wide range of products under the Hercules and Thrustmaster brand names. The Guillemot's mission is to offer innovative, high-quality products to intensify the sensations experienced by gamers and the enjoyment they derive from gaming. With its internal research and development teams, Guillemot's engineers produce first-rate technical solutions and product designs in order to offer the best possible price/enjoyment and price/performance ratios to its customers. PRODUCT FEATURES: Ultra-compact and stylish metallic webcam with integrated microphone (noise canceling and very sensitive): perfect for laptop use, flat screen trend and when minimum space on desk; High quality of image; USB plug (USB 1.1 and 2.0 compatible); Dual-use fixing system: claw adapted to laptop & LCD screen + weighted down base for standing up on desktop; 1.3 Mega pixels (still image), 1280x960 VGA resolution (still image and video); Up to 30 images / sec, highly stable frame rate; Infrared light sensor to let see even in the dark; 2 meter USB 2.0 and 1.1 compatible cable with potentiometer for adjusting the intensity of night vision LEDs; 360

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Audio Support: Yes

Header

Compatibility:Game console/PC
Manufacturer:Guillemot
Model:Deluxe/NW
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Hercules WebCam/ThrustMaster T-Wireless

Input Device

Connectivity Technology:Wireless
Form Factor:External
Type:Game pad

Miscellaneous

Compatible Game Consoles:Nintendo Wii

Optical Sensor

Total Pixels:1,300,000 pixels

Service & Support

Type:2 years warranty

System Requirements

OS Required:Microsoft Windows 2000 / Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition / Microsoft Windows XP

Video Input

Camera Type:Web camera
Computer Interface:USB
Still Image Capture Resolution:1280 x 960