Kensington VideoCAM Super VGA

Kensington VideoCAM Super VGA
alaScore 57

12 reviews

May, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 12 user reviews from international sources. Users rate it 42/100. The average review date is Oct 2, 2002. We have compared these reviews to 49986 reviews from other Webcams. The alaScore™ for this product is 57/100 = Good. Last update: May 25, 2013.

Review analysis

(Based on 12 reviews)

User Reviews  

Showing 1 - 10 of 12 Show Reviews: in English

Consumer review by:

May work with MAC

 

May work with MAC

I was able to use this camera with my MAC and even in ichat! Just need to search the web for the thrid party drivers.

Consumer review by:

Rip Off

 

Rip Off

I bought this Cam (VGA one Not SVGA) 2 years ago, and it never worked properly.I paid 60$ Canadian for it. When I first ran the installer it crashed my Win 98 PC and I mean full BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) and NM (no response to the mouse) crash, then...

Consumer review by:

Rip Off

 

Rip Off

I bought this Cam (VGA one Not SVGA) 2 years ago, and it never worked properly. I paid 60$ Canadian for it. When I first ran the installer it crashed my Win 98 PC and I mean full BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) and NM (no response to the mouse) crash, then...

ADVERTISEMENT

Consumer review by:

Poor Support from a Poor Company

 

Poor Support from a Poor Company

I bought this camera only a year ago and now I can't use it with any current operating system. I can't believe that I wasted my money with this company. I will NEVER buy Kensington again... they don't update drivers at all. They have lost my business.

Consumer review by:

Does not work with XP

 

Does not work with XP

I used this camera with Win 95, Win 98 and Win 98 ME and it worked fine. The only problem I have is that the CABO II file is not compatable with Win XP

Consumer review by:

Works fine for me.

 

Works fine for me.

Having WIN98 SE the camera works great for me, pictures are sharp. On another puter with WIN2000 it didn't work. Only wish the manual came with better instructions like camera features..its suppose to have a build in mike, and what does the top button...

Consumer review by:

This is a cam?!

 

This is a cam?!

I bought this because it advertised as good quality and was cheap. After using it, I can honestly say the color is terrible and it tends to freeze often. The only reason it gets a two is because I can somewhat reconize myself in the pictures.

Consumer review by:

Yesterday's technology.

 

Yesterday's technology.

I spent fifty friggin dollars on a "like new" Kensington camera only to find out it won't work with my brand new PC. PO'd? You could say that. I call tech support (hah) only to be told they have no plans to update the software. Guess what? I have...

Consumer review by:

Needs better software support.

 

Needs better software support.

I bought this camera because I saw it had drivers for Linux and, as a last resort Windows. After I got it I saw the sticker on the box that said "SVGA version only compatible with Win98". That didn't make me happy as I run 2000. The linux drivers...

Consumer review by:

Kensington SVGA hot deal.

 

Kensington SVGA hot deal.

I bought the Kensington SVGA for 29.99 that seem to be a hot deal. The sell guy told me not to use any of the software deliver with the unit. Only use what is on the manufacturer site. That was a good advise (trust me). After goning to the complexe...

1
2

Product Specifications

Kensington's VideoCAM Super VGA offers top-of-the-line quality image and video capture. The picture is so sharp you can even read text. The higher the resolution, the better the image, so this camera features a high SVGA 800 x 600 resolution and a window that measures 11.1 x 8.3 inches. Furthermore, this camera incorporates Hyundai CMOS sensor technology, which achieves the best resolution and picture quality. Live video conferencing saves money on phone bills while allowing more intimate and effective communication. Imagine explaining directly to your client the status of an important project. Imagine singing ''Happy Birthday'' to a face, not a phone receiver. Just plug the VideoCam into your USB port, load the drivers, and you are ready to go. No interface card required. Plus, USB is faster than a parallel port. One USB port supports multiple devices chained together, so you avoid the inconvenience of adding and removing devices, and you eliminate the cost of switch boxes and extra cables. Also, because USB allows hot-swapping, you don't have to reboot your computer every time you plug in or unplug a USB peripheral. This tiny device fits on or near your computer. Lean forward or backwards, and the person on the other end will see you. In addition, this model has a swivel base to help you angle the lens. With the clarity and convenience of video conferencing, telephones might become as obsolete as telegrams. Why wait to show your newly decorated home to your friend - send snapshots over the Internet right now!

CCTV

Max Digital Video Resolution:800 x 600

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:1.5in
Height:3.3in
Width:3.8in

Header

Compatibility:PC
Manufacturer:Kensington Technology Group
Model:Super VGA
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Kensington VideoCAM

Optical Sensor

Total Pixels:480,000 pixels

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

System Requirements

OS Required:Microsoft Windows 95/98/Microsoft Windows 95/98 / Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 or later

Video Input

Camera Type:Web camera
Computer Interface:USB
Digital Video Format:CIF
Still Image Capture Resolution:176 x 144 / 352 x 288 / 640 x 480 / 800 x 600
Still Image Format:JPEG
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT