Clique HD PC / Mac Webcam - Color Pink

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Brand: Pixel 3, INC.
Category: CE

List Price: ~~$99.99~~
Buy New: $54.95
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Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars

2 reviews
Sales Rank: 39419

Color: pink
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 3 x 2.5 x 15
Video: 1.3 mega pixel CMOS, 5 layer antiglare optical, 1280 x 1024 with 10 fps.
Video includes: still image capture (True 1.3 mega pixel; SW interpolated 5 megapixel); High color fidelity; Face tracking; low-light sensitivity
Audio: Integrated microphone; Noise Reduction/Cancellation; Acoustic Echo Cancellation. Sampling Rate : 8000 / 1600 Hz
Windows XP/2000/vista; Mac OS X; Linux kernel 2.6 and above.
USB Powered, still image capture button, Detachable matching base. FCC and CE Certified

UPC: 853284001337
EAN: 0853284001337
ASIN: B000TTIP7C

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:

•	Crystal Clear Video for Instant messaging
•	1.3 megapixel lens
•	Take photos quickly with the single image capture button. Capture still image and video at up to 640x480 resolution
•	Base flexibility. Whether you are on the go or at your desk, Hue has a solution. Leave it in its base or remove it and plug right into your notebook for mobility.
•	One of Time Magazines top inventions of '07. Hue also featured in Oprah's O-List.

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Cliques new HUE HD webcam is a high-quality, low-cost USB webcam that perfectly complements your video solutions. HUE displays an innovative & versatile patented design to permit unparalleled positioning options users can leave HUE in its base or remove it and plug it right into a laptop for optimal mobility. HUEs 1.3 megapixel sensor, built-in microphone and noise reduction technology delivers exceptional video quality and superior sound. In addition, HUE offers a one-touch snapshot button, making digital photography effortless. HUE is offered in an array of colors to match your personality and taste. Whether its connecting with family & friends or updating your weekly Vlog, HUE is a simple and vibrant way to offer tremendous value-add to your broadband subscribers, either in combination with our other video solutions or as a stand-alone offering.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars

Mac users please read before buying (review not for PC) December 13, 2007
Robby D. Beller (Mentor, OH USA)
THE CAMERA DESIGN --> 5 STARS

The HUE HD Webcam is modern and has enough "style" to even appease my graphic designer senses. The camera body's construction is sturdy and the gooseneck is rigid, so stays in place when flexed. The camera attaches to the base via a USB connector (convenient if you have a monitor or laptop with a USB port and don't want to use the base). The base is weighted and has a cloth bottom so it won't scratch your desk. The overall look and construction of the camera is 5 STARS.

THE SOFTWARE --> 4 STARS

After searching for a few months I decided to get this webcam because of its claims to be fully compatible with MAC OSX, which is true. First, I went to the company's website to check if there had been any updates to the software. **The software release on the website is version 1.3 and the CD that is provided says version 1.1.** I opted to download version 1.3 instead of installing from the CD. Installation was easy. The software has a bunch of video and compression options that are useful.

COMPATIBILITY --> 2 STARS **Must read for all Mac users**

I know that there isn't much info on the product because it is relatively new and most, if not all of the support info on their website refers to PC issues. So, I contacted their technical support because I wanted to know if it would work with iChat. Turns out the HUE HD Webcam is not supported by iChat. Here is the response that I got from their technical support team.

Hello,
iChat doesn't work with HUE HD Webcam, because the software was designed
to use Firewire Webcams. Hue HD WEBCAM have a USB interface like most
webcams you can find at stores. The alternative way to use iChat with
HUE HD Webcam, is ICHATUSB here is the link for a free download trail
version. http://www.ecamm.com/mac/ichatusbcam/

So, I went to the website and downloaded the software and presto, the camera is located by iChat. The only downfall is that you have to spend another $9.95 for the software.

I have not tested the software with Skype, AOL or Yahoo but I have read other reviews stating that they worked fine with those programs.

OVERALL --> 3 STARS

Overall, I'm giving it 3 STARS because I feel that the compatibility issue is a big negative for Mac users. Hopefully the company will wise up and package their webcam with software that will operate the camera without having to refer a consumer to purchase separate software.

Pros:

-Super cool style that will suit just about anyone
-Sturdy construction
-Picture quality is above average webcams
-Voice quality is excellent
-Software interface is simple with numerous options
-Removable from base (can plug into USB equipped monitor or laptop)

Cons:

-Not supported by iChat unless you purchase iChatUSB software (another $9.95)
-Slightly expensive
-Little Mac support information on company website

I will add to my review as soon as I have tested it on other Instant Message programs.

2 out of 5 stars

No good for the Mac October 27, 2007
K. McCubbin
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Bought this for an OS 10.4 Mac and have yet to get it to consistently work. Sometimes through a bizarre sequence of opening Quicktime, opening an image, then turning on a chat program, the cam will start sending images to the chat program (Yahoo Messenger in this case), but not always.
No direct phone help on their site. And the FAQs are almost entirely for Windows users.
THe product is too new for user help on-line in newsgroups.

It DOES however, work just fine on the PC.