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Clique HD PC / Mac Webcam - Color Red | 
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| Brand: Pixel 3, INC.
Category: CE
List Price: $99.99
Buy New: $65.00
You Save: $34.99 (35%)
New (2) from $65.00
Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 12066
Color: red
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: 853284001320
EAN: 0853284001320
ASIN: B000TTIP8Q
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| 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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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.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
 Terrible customer service and very poor documentation, but good video quality September 4, 2008
Eric Gross (Philadelphia Suburbs)
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
I purchased the HUE webcam to produce videos on youtube. The videos produced by this webcam were so poor in quality that I had to delete them from the you tube site. I experimented with a variety of different settings, as well as those suggest by youtube. Each was worse than the last and several were rejected by youtube as unreadable. I called HUE customer service and was told through automatic electronic message that my call would be returned shortly. I never heard back after waiting five days. I then called again and was told that my call would be returned shortly. I have never heard from them. This is a bad camera with truly awful customer service.
However, I should also say that I solved the problem of producing quality videos with the HUE webcam. Here is the solution. Make the video without any compression from the HUE software. Then after filming, import the video into iMovie and export the file using the Web or Web stream format. If you follow this procedure, you will wind up with a quality video on youtube.
I am keeping this a one star review because of the HUE's utter indifference to customer inquiries.
 great camera May 21, 2008
Javier Ruiz (Jacksonville, FL USA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I bought this camera to use with skype on a mac mini. It is gorgeous to look at, you can plug it directly into a usb port or, for more convenient placement, use the base it comes with and put it anywhere the USB cable will reach. Painless setup, great image quality, and the fact that it has a built in microphone means no additional external mic is required, so one less cable and one less thing to crowd the table.
I have heard the issues regarding iChat, and they're valid, but since I do not use it, I can't really complain about it. Setup was simple, and if I have one gripe is that Amazon does not have all the available colors this camera comes in. But that's obviously a very minor point.
I love this camera!! May 8, 2008
Gloria J. Foti (New York, NY United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
It is a really good camera. The quality is great. It works on my mini mac and my sony vaio laptop. That is why I bought it because it works on both systems. I use it to see my mom who is in a nursing home 500 miles away from me. My sister visits her everyday with her mac laptop so I can now see and talk to my mom live with this camera. The price was totally worth it. I am online now buying one for my brother who is expecting his first baby and I am the Godmother.
 MAC users please read before buying (review not for PC) December 13, 2007
Robby D. Beller (Mentor, OH USA)
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
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.
5 star Camera, ignore the 3 stars. August 28, 2007
C. Richard
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I had given it three stars when I first wrote this, but the issues have been resolved, yet I can't seem to adjust the rating. I forgot to restart after I'd connected the camera.
I use a G4 Mac and it works great, I only have USB 1.1 so the image size is smaller than if I had USB 2 but it works for me. I still have to try it with Skype, but the software recognizes the camera, unlike iChat. Woohoo!
I REALLY like this camera. It is well designed, the focus is quite sharp, it sports a sturdy yet flexible neck, mic works well, and it comes in great colors (I chose green.) The snapshot takes a decent photo. I recommend this camera to Mac users.
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