Intel CS630 Web Cam

Pros: Easiest operation. intel software and ms OS fully operate it.
Cons: It has no hook to the top of pc monitor.

I am happy with CS630 till now WinXP/SP2 since WindowsME. Intel sent me by surfacepost their support CD for Win2000/XP around the time WindowsXP was released. You can find drivers easily though there is no more support to trouble shoot. I had my trouble ...

Pros: It seemed a good camera but ...
Cons: ... it stopped working after a year of proper use.

I understand this line of products by Intel was discontinued about a year ago. An insider (who asked ...

Pros: picture quality, battery life, ease of use, lots of pictures
Cons: none that i can think of

This review is for the Black Intel Pocket PC Camera (CS630). The black version is the same as the white and blue one.

I received mine in the mail a few days ago and it came with the camera, stand, USB cable, wrist strap, batteries, manual,...

Pros: Clear Pictures, small, good amount of space for storing pics, great software
Cons: none!

I just received mine in the mail today from someone who previously owned it and i was very excited because I had read some REALLY good reviews on this camera. So, I install the software (easy), plugged in the camera and started the 'webcam' mode. I was...

Pros: cheap, small, light, makes a decent webcam
Cons: poor image quality, NO FLASH, no LCD,gimmicky, software not compatible with Windows XP

This little camera could only satisfy children, or the most easily pleased of people.
The camera is even toyish looking. The layout it fine and it's definitely easy to use, a true point and shoot digicam.
The image quality is bad at a meager...

Pros: Good quality, easy to use, portable
Cons: No screen, no flash.

Around September, I was interesting in buying a digital camera. However, my money situation was... less than pleasant.

So, I needed something to "hold me over", ya know, a "disposible digital camera" so to speak. If it broke I wouldn't swear...

Pros: 16Mb memory, built-in flash, microphone, smart still camera, excellent webcam, long battery life
Cons: any to think of right now really

First off, the text below refer to the new Intel Pocket Digital PC Camera (which is NOT the same thing as Intel Pocket PC Camera captioned above), but since I couldn't find an entry for this new item, I thought I'd post my comments here.

A...

Pros: Portable, doubles as digital camera
Cons: Sub-par image quality when acting as a webcam.

The Intel Pocket PC Camera is a combination digital camera/webcam. Unfortunately, as a webcam the Pocket PC is a poor performer, especially in low lighting conditions. Largely this is due to Intel's camera control software/drivers, they just don't allow...

Pros: Low price, can hold more than enough pictures
Cons: Video snapshots aren't long enough, somewhat low picture resolution

When I finally decided to buy a digital camera, I was surprised at the selection I had. There were so many brands with so many models, it was a bit confusing. But a friend told me to look for Intel's Pocket PC Camera. After checking on some of the...

Pros: Cool design,tough exterior,fun program,not too expensive,simple setup
Cons: no sound recording when not on computer,slow frames for videos,delayed picture

I went out to Best Buy to get this camera. I was in that shop for nearly 2 hrs trying to make up my mind on which digital camera to get. The employees were not too helpful in this decision making process. After alot of pacing back and forth (I'm sure...

Pros: 8 megs of memory, good colors, long battery life.
Cons: Overly strong compression, toyish look.

Update Jan 2002: Windows 2000/XP versions of the Intel applications are now available as a 300-400 megabyte download from Intel.

I guess since Intel makes camera sensor chips and flash memory chips, it figures it can make a good camera. Well,...

Pros: Great design, good performance for the price
Cons: no mic, limited video recording on the go

INTRO

Intel has been targeting the peripheral market recently. They have released mouses, keyboards, gamepads, mp3 players and webcams.
The reviews for their products have been thumbs-up.

DESIGN

The Pocket PC is...

Pros: This is absolutely fantastic! I can make over 160 pics at a time!!
Cons: I can find none!!!!!!!!

This camera acts as a PC video camera as well as a still camera that you can take with you and take over 160 pictures & several 2 minute movies ALL on one 8 meg. of flash memory!!..This is an awesome camera. Save money on film & developing! I can alter...

Pros: compact; easy to use; multi-functional; impressive software package
Cons: no flash, LCD viewer; 8MB memory; poor quality photos/videos

The Intel Pocket PC Camera offers an affordable solution to those wanting a camera that offers several functions. The Intel PC camera has a number of features that will be more than satisfactory to the average user but lacking the quality results...

Pros: Greatly universal, Both a webcam and a portable digital camera in one
Cons: Somewhat nice picture. Could use some improvement.

When you average it out, if you decide to purchase this item you will be getting a product that can be used in a wide variety of formats with less wires than if you bought them seperate. Intel is once again revelutionalizing the computer market with...