Sony VAIO USB Visual Communication Camera (PCGA-UVC11A)

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Brand: Sony
Category: CE

Buy Used: $149.99

Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars

6 reviews

Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 6.5 x 2.5

MPN: PCGA-UVC11A
Model: PCGA-UVC11A
UPC: 027242649156
EAN: 0027242649156
ASIN: B00027BSAM

Availability: Usually ships in 6-10 business days

Features:

•	Shoot and share pictures and video mails with bundled Network Smart Capture software
•	New improved lens that offers sharper images, less distortion, larger and deeper focus area
•	Compatible with all VAIO. notebooks and desktops
•	Compatible with Windows. Messenger and NetMeeting
•	Sony original 370,000-pixel CMOS VGA (640x480) sensor and picture control technology for high quality images

Accessories:

•	Targus PAUH212U 7 Port USB 2.0 Hub
•	Targus PAUH217U 4 Port Ultra Mini USB 2.0 Hub

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Combining convenient compact design with high picture capture quality, the VAIO UVC11 camera features an integrated notebook mount that quickly attached to any notebook to create high-quality images and video where your travels may take you.

Customer Reviews: Read 1 more reviews...

1 out of 5 stars

Not durable September 15, 2008
Hawk-eye (Oak Ridge, NC)
I've had two ... eventually ... about 1.5 years each ... they start fritzing out. When they work they are excellent. Not sure why the one reviewer had problem attaching to the laptop ... seems to work fine for me. However ... I gave it a low rating ... too expensive ... not durable. A year and a half life span is good for a $50 camera but not for this one. Better webcams for the same price or lower. Not to mention Sony Customer Service is not what it use to be. Sad but true.

4 out of 5 stars

Expensive but better than Logitech October 12, 2006
Geoff Woodcock (San Jose, CA United States)
I have used these cameras for a couple of years. I have 4 of them. I tried them side by side with the Logitech cameras, and I felt that there was no comparison. The quality of the Sony camera was vastly superior, particularly in low-light conditions. This camera also has a manual focus control on it, which some of the cheaper ones don't have. I think this helps the picture quality - when the camera is properly focused, of course.

I wonder about all of the reviews that complain about quality problems. I have not noticed any degradation in the 2-3 years I have owned these cameras.

As far as connecting it to a laptop, it comes with 2 options: a clip and a little stand along with a piece of double-stick tape. To use the stand, you just clip the camera to it, giving the camera a flat base which can be attached to any flat surface with the double-stick tape. The stand also has a threaded hole so that the camera can be connected to a tripod. Personally, I just use the clip on the top of my laptop. I guess if your laptop is REALLY think it might not attach. I have an lcd monitor where this is the case.

3 out of 5 stars

Good but not for long August 11, 2006
C. Latapie (Boca Raton Fl)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

The quality was excellent "while it worked". It got sick and no picture. Forget about dealing with Sony Customer Serv. If it last for you enjoy it. It is bound to dye at least for me.

1 out of 5 stars

Poor Quality and very unstably June 19, 2006
eaie (Chicago)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

what's the point of having a color web cam when the quality is aslmost as black and white, and besides that make sure to hold on to the camera (unless you glue it to ur laptop) it's not stable .

3 out of 5 stars

Good product, bad price. August 25, 2005
Scott S. Kang (Chicago, IL)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

I've had a totally different experience than what the guy above stated. I have had this webcam for a little over 2 years now and have traveled to India and South Korea with it. It has lasted through thick and thin and never stopped functioning. The picture used to come in a little fuzzy when I first bought it, but now that MSN messenger upgraded their program, I have a very clear picture. As good as a CMOS lens gets anyways. The big problem with this is that the technology is out of date and you can probably get the same or better for cheaper or about the same price. If you love Sonys, get this one. I admit I'm a sucker for Sony, but if you want the best deal, search around some more. Good product, but overpriced. (This was posted when the webcam was being sold at $90).