iMage USB webcam for Macs

[Tenex]

[MacWaffler]

[idave]

Call me crazy, but I kinda like the way it looks. The iMage name is kinda catchy too. Its technical specs, on the other hand, are a little under-whelming. I don't know about you, but USB Webcams don't do much for me.
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2.0GHz Core 2 Duo Mac mini '09 (sold)
2.3GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 Mac mini

[MacWaffler]

[ottmar]

Well integrated iSight cams are of course good for video conferencing but the beauty of the separate iSight is you can pick it up and use it to make movies, for youtube for example. It does sadden me though that Apple seems to think USB over Firewire now, I suppose it is to make peripherals more likely compatible with the widest range of machines and users.
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[James T Kirk]

[Lungkisser]

Hey people.

I actually ordered one because I needed a webcam for a college class - don't ask - and the iSight is both a) unavailable and b) expensive. So I saw this cheap little thing on 123MacMini and bought it. Let me just say this about it...

a) the quality and versatility of the product is actually very good, in my opinion... granted, I've used maybe 2 other webcams in my entire life and never actually owned one, but I like this thing

and b) its freakin' tiny... I didn't think it'd be so small. It's maybe an inch and a half long, no joke. Pretty impressive for its size (though the same can be said for the Mac Mini.)

Anyway, that's it. Just thought people might like a quick review.
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[RickB]

[Lungkisser]

In my opinion the quality is fine... but I've never really had to deal with webcams before. While I'm sure the iSight has a higher video quality, this is great for what I paid.

And no, it doesn't have a mic.
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[MacWaffler]

[GrendelPrime]

I'm still far more enamoured by the design of my iSight, but it hasn't worked since the last update .
I detest the built-in cameras, the design pares down the functionality to a single task, not a very Apple way of doing things.
I may pick up a iMage to try, if the video quality is good enough, I can forgive the lack of mic and USB interface.

[thecolor]

I just received mine, (only took 2 days to get via USPS) and it works great! I'm very impressed. It being USB makes it nice and swappable from my Mac to Win Boxes, and as small as it is with the velvet bag means I can tote it around. For those that would like a portable one, that does decent 640x480 video, I'm happy. I did not want to pay the money for an iSite (sp), when all I expected or rather wanted it for was everything less production.
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[colormetal]

i wish this one has a built-in mic
if so, i will buy one right away
coz mac mini does not have a mic-in

how do u guys deal with mic issue on mini

usb headset or bluetooth headset?

[James T Kirk]

[thecolor]

I used my bluetooth headset. (the one that I use with my mobile phone).
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