Cheapest Recommendation Webcam (USB)?

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Carlwill
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Cheapest Recommendation Webcam (USB)?

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I am looking to test Zoneminder on a spare PC in the office since some materials in my desk are disappearing and I don't want to accuse anyone but I have someone in mind. Can someone please let me know a USB webcam or anything that works fairly will on Zoneminder (100% compatible) in the $50 - $150 price range?

Thanks so much!
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Post by chenko »

Logitech's cheapest "messenger" webcam works perfectly, no hassle at all.
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Note that Logitec has a tendency to change things without changing model numbers. Shop local so you can take it back if that happens.
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Thanks all for the recommendation. I will give this a shot.

I just want to make sure this is the correct unit... :wink:
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I have used one of these with ZM:

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.3010

Cheap at $13...just takes a week or two to arrive.
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Post by Carlwill »

Thanks for that suggestion as well however I purchased the "messenger" from Linksys simply because it was free with my credit I had at Newegg.com.

Hope it works!
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Carlwill wrote:Thanks for that suggestion as well however I purchased the "messenger" from Linksys simply because it was free with my credit I had at Newegg.com.

Hope it works!
Free is always nice ;-)

Well, for future searchers: If you are looking for a cheap (but quite decent) USB cam, that little 'man' from DX works very well. Just plug it in and it shows up as a /dev/video* device.
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I may pick some of those up simply on the fact that they are the funniest looking web cams I have seen... :lol:
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Carlwill wrote:I may pick some of those up simply on the fact that they are the funniest looking web cams I have seen... :lol:
Yea, its pretty funny, but I wish I had gone with the puppy :o

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.10313
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Post by cordel »

Actualy, I have never had a web cam but this would be great to use as on of my cams for package build testing. Certainly can't bet the price.
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.3010
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