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Customer Reviews for Dynex™ 1.3MP Webcam
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Dynex™ 1.3MP Webcam
Model: DX-WEB1C
SKU: 8703094
UPC: 600603116025
This webcam uses Smart Face Tracking to center on your face and features a snapshot button for capturing images.
Average Customer Rating:
4.1
out of 5
(70 Reviews) 70
Rating Snapshot 70 reviews
5 stars
38
4 stars
19
3 stars
3
2 stars
1
1 star
9
81% of customers would recommend this product to a friend
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57 out of
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Customer Reviews for Dynex™ 1.3MP Webcam
Review 1 for Dynex™ 1.3MP Webcam
Posted by: Shamell
from Pittsburgh, PA
on 01/20/2010
Value for Price
4.0
Video quality
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Compatibility
5.0
What's great about it: It works with my Mac!
What's not so great: There are absolutely no instructions for use with a Mac computer.
I was searching and searching for an external web cam for my iBook which is four years old. Even the Apple Store doesn't carry any, because all new iMacs have built in webcams.
This camera was the ONLY one I could find that is Mac compatible and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. It works just fine. It was easy to set up- just plug in, open Skype and choose 'video' from the preferences.
Downside for me- I did not want to spend this much for a webcam. However, it is the least expensive one I have found that is compatible with my iBook.
I definitely recommend this webcam to any other Apple computer users in need of an external webcam.
This camera was the ONLY one I could find that is Mac compatible and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. It works just fine. It was easy to set up- just plug in, open Skype and choose 'video' from the preferences.
Downside for me- I did not want to spend this much for a webcam. However, it is the least expensive one I have found that is compatible with my iBook.
I definitely recommend this webcam to any other Apple computer users in need of an external webcam.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+43points
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Review 2 for Dynex™ 1.3MP Webcam
Terrible
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: Samantha96
on 05/20/2011
Value for Price
1.0
Video quality
1.0
Ease of Use
1.0
Compatibility
1.0
What's great about it: nothing
What's not so great: everything else
I bought two of these to keep in touch with my husband while he's in the military. Poor sound and video, one completely broke after 3 months. Buy the Logitech C270.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-2points
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Review 3 for Dynex™ 1.3MP Webcam
Works on iMAC
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: cyberob
from Miami, FL.
on 12/15/2010
Value for Price
4.0
Video quality
3.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Compatibility
5.0
What's great about it: Easy to setup, good price
What's not so great: Quality of video
Easy installation. Works on iMAC. Not the best in low light but definately not the worst. Excellent compact size for travel.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
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Review 4 for Dynex™ 1.3MP Webcam
Fits the bill, Esp at 2 for 1
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: cutey
from South East, FL
on 12/05/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Video quality
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Compatibility
4.0
Got mine on sale last week or so, buy one, get one free.... Had to jump a few hoops at the store as it was sold out online, but finally got it done.... Saved step son $15 over what he was looking at.
Not the flashiest cam out there...but my skype picked it up easy peasy, and my video call quality to south america was excellent acording to my friend.....
What else to expect for the price.... Windows 7 X64 compatible.... plug n play....actually worked.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+10points
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Review 5 for Dynex™ 1.3MP Webcam
Great resolution and colors
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: RobinH
from Guam
on 11/19/2010
Value for Price
4.0
Video quality
5.0
Ease of Use
3.0
Compatibility
4.0
What's great about it: Price,clarity and colors
What's not so great: Installation Guide, ease of installation
I am happy with Best Buy service to allow me to buy online and allow my wife to pick up the item. The camera has a 5 MP resolution for a good price and I'm impressed with the clarity and colors on screen. It's my first time to purchase Dynex and I'm satisifed with the camera. The negative thing about this item is that the CD does not match the installation guide and it was difficult to explain over the phone the installation process.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+4points
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Review 6 for Dynex™ 1.3MP Webcam
Great Webcam for the Money!!
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Actionreactionman
from Milwaukee, WI
on 10/30/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Video quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Compatibility
4.0
What's great about it: picture, frame rate and sound.
What's not so great: product support.
I have owed this camera since 2008. It is easy to set up and vista or windows will find a generic driver and run it. I strongly suggest installing the enclosed software though as then you can control the picture and enable face tracking.
Now this is the catch!! This cam has been out for a while so the software is not compatible fully with Vista and Windows 7. For best results it must be run in Windows XP service pack 2 compatibility mode on those 2 newer operating systems!! You will get a frame rate of 30 31 per sec. in 640 x 480 resolution. Face tracking also works great when caming.
Over all this is a great camera!!! gave 4 stars because of terrible tech support and for not coming out with a new windows 7 driver. software can be downloaded online at www.dynexproducts.com for this cam. Have to remember that this is a Best Buy product made by Creative so no one really supports it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+5points
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Review 7 for Dynex™ 1.3MP Webcam
Easy Camera Setup for Mac Mini!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: tpgross
from Sherman Oaks, CA
on 10/11/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Video quality
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Compatibility
5.0
What's great about it: Price, compatibility with Mac Mini, easy plug-n-play
What's not so great: No cons to mention
Did some research and decided on this camera for my wifes intel based Mac mini. I had recently upgraded the memory to 1 GB and installed Snow Leopard OS to be compatible with the IPAD which was just purchased.
The camera was plug-n-play with no need to install drivers. The OS recognized it right away. I installed SKYPE on her Mac and within in 30 minutes were video conferencing. I needed to change her system microphone to the Dynex one but that was about it to get it working.
The quality isn't bad for what we want and the voice is clear as well. For $30 you really can't beat it!
I would recommend this to a friend!
+12points
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Review 8 for Dynex™ 1.3MP Webcam
Decent... not great
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: BestBuyDCReviewer
from Washington, DC
on 10/05/2010
Value for Price
4.0
Video quality
2.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Compatibility
4.0
What's great about it: Easy set up, cheap price
What's not so great: Video Quality
This camera does exactly what it's supposed to do for the money. I lost my camera and knew that I was about to buy a new computer that had a built in camera so I bought this in the interem because I didn't want to spend that much money for something I wouldn't be using for very long.
The camera is super easy. You literally just plug it in and it works, no software installation is necessary. The video quality is poor (dark with no settings to alter the color or lighting) but I had no problem skyping my family. They could see and hear me fine, just not as clear as some of the more expensive cameras.
If you're looking for an inexpensive camera and you don't care too much about quality this is certainly satisfactory.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+3points
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Review 9 for Dynex™ 1.3MP Webcam
quick set up
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: KPxNYC
from NY
on 09/19/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Video quality
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Compatibility
5.0
What's great about it: good for casual video chatting; price
What's not so great: considering price..nothing
im a casual video chatter, so i didnt need anything too fancy..this met my needs..its a good, decent quality webcam...i personally recommend for someone who just wants to chat with family or friends..set up took only around 10 minutes
I would recommend this to a friend!
+10points
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Review 10 for Dynex™ 1.3MP Webcam
Just right for what I am using it for.
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: geek40
from North Carolina
on 09/08/2010
This camera is just right for what I am using it for.
I would recommend this to a friend!
-6points
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Review 11 for Dynex™ 1.3MP Webcam
not good for mac OS X 10.4.11
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: vanessness
on 08/16/2010
Value for Price
1.0
Video quality
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Compatibility
1.0
i bought this web cam for my computer because i wanted to see what the hype was about with videochatting. yes, the web cam did not require installing and you could almost instantly use it… but not if you own a mac. i have no idea what the problem was, but let's just say i had to buy a macbook in order to see my friends in a video chat.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-8points
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Review 12 for Dynex™ 1.3MP Webcam
Software not to be found
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Eddiemunster2
from Los Angeles
on 08/09/2010
Value for Price
4.0
Video quality
4.0
Ease of Use
3.0
Compatibility
4.0
What's great about it: works great
What's not so great: software
In general the camera work good, i have had it for a year and still working good.
I bought a new computer and realized that i had lost the sotfware of the webcam, well good luck in finding resources for this.
You would of think that Dynex would have it, but they dont, NO Downloading, wow!! So I'm stuck with a webcam that i cant use!!
Sucks!!
I bought a new computer and realized that i had lost the sotfware of the webcam, well good luck in finding resources for this.
You would of think that Dynex would have it, but they dont, NO Downloading, wow!! So I'm stuck with a webcam that i cant use!!
Sucks!!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
0points
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Review 13 for Dynex™ 1.3MP Webcam
Overall a decent product
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: LynxCub
from Longmont, CO
on 07/12/2010
Value for Price
3.0
Video quality
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Compatibility
4.0
What's great about it: Cheapest found in Brick and Mortar Store
What's not so great: Microphone, CPU prossessing vs webcam prossessing., Universal Mounting Clip
Decent webcam for the price point.
Purpose, purchased cheap laptop w/ no built in webcam.
Compaq Presario CQ62, 2gb ram, AMD Vi20 2.2GHz, ATI Mobility HD 4250
Compaq Presario CQ62, 2gb ram, AMD Vi20 2.2GHz, ATI Mobility HD 4250
Pro's/Con's
Pro: Works in Win7 Home Premium 64 bit.
Pro: Windows 7 found the device, installed its own drivers,
Con: but the video was choppy on local machine,
Pro: while others reported decent video feed on thier end.
Pro: Installed drivers from provided disc,
Con: and it apeared to go from 1 FPS to about
Con: 2 FPS on local, while other end
Pro: reported almost fluid live feed.
Pro: Works in Win7 Home Premium 64 bit.
Pro: Windows 7 found the device, installed its own drivers,
Con: but the video was choppy on local machine,
Pro: while others reported decent video feed on thier end.
Pro: Installed drivers from provided disc,
Con: and it apeared to go from 1 FPS to about
Con: 2 FPS on local, while other end
Pro: reported almost fluid live feed.
Con: This camera uses the CPU to encode the video provided from webcam. which spiked CPU usage from 18% to almost constant 90% CPU usage, and as a result, more heat coming from fans.
Pro: Works flawlessly on Mac OSX 10.6.4 with no additional downloads/drivers. Local side video is realtime, otherside is near real time.
Several Pro's: tested workign in; Skype, LiveMeeting, Live Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, iChat, Pidgeon, and Trillian
Con: Universal Mounting Clip. Doesn't sit very secured to either laptop lid nor external monitor. You can use a rubber band to help secure it, but then it takes away from the aesthetics
Con: Built in Microphone really needs improvement, even for this price point. Built in laptop microphone is actually 500% better. Others reported echo effect, or tin can effect, with webcam microphone.
Con: Built in Microphone really needs improvement, even for this price point. Built in laptop microphone is actually 500% better. Others reported echo effect, or tin can effect, with webcam microphone.
Overall a decent product
I would recommend this to a friend!
+14points
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Review 14 for Dynex™ 1.3MP Webcam
Camera woks great!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: bigmick318
from Croydon,PA
on 04/05/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Video quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Compatibility
5.0
What's great about it: Plug-n-play, no discs or hardware to upload.
My wife and I bought this camera for my parents who now live in Florida. We got it because there was no hardware to upload and could connect with ease. Did first video call and the picture was clear and volume was just right. We did not experience any "jerky motion" typical of some web cams. And that my parents could also mount it anywhere was also good. It has 3 different mount positions. I would definitely recommend this camera to anyone.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+10points
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Review 15 for Dynex™ 1.3MP Webcam
A very good camera
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Budly
from Thonton.CO
on 03/30/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Video quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Compatibility
5.0
What's great about it: Very small and a great picture
What's not so great: No problems
I t has a very good picture and was easy to setup and start using.
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
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Review 16 for Dynex™ 1.3MP Webcam
Cool Camera ! i love it !
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: keexo3
from haledon, NJ
on 03/23/2010
Value for Price
4.0
Video quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Compatibility
5.0
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What's great about it: most of the features .
What's not so great: that there arent any photo effects to do to your pictures like other webcams have.
I really like the product. i dont like that there is no photo effects.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
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Review 17 for Dynex™ 1.3MP Webcam
THE cream of the crop!!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Heismen18
from Houston Tx
on 03/13/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Video quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Compatibility
5.0
What's great about it: Plug and play technology!!!!! wow! !!
What's not so great: the name Dynex but i am a believer now
the camera offer superior video quality with yet a sleek an it sits stylishly on top of my 50 inch flat screen TV,
This camera is the best bargain i have ever run across ha ha ah!!! Yes, man i'm high i dunno, wrap it up, i can't multi task right now..... .... .... talk about the plug and play technology, talk about how beastie it looks, and uhhh incognito like you don't know it's here.... start over .... on a side note the plug and play is because i have a MAC... (computer read it... ha ha aha ha!!!)
This camera is the best bargain i have ever run across ha ha ah!!! Yes, man i'm high i dunno, wrap it up, i can't multi task right now..... .... .... talk about the plug and play technology, talk about how beastie it looks, and uhhh incognito like you don't know it's here.... start over .... on a side note the plug and play is because i have a MAC... (computer read it... ha ha aha ha!!!)
I would recommend this to a friend!
-18points
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Review 18 for Dynex™ 1.3MP Webcam
nice webcam
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: msLadyL
from chicago,Il
on 03/01/2010
Value for Price
3.0
Video quality
3.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Compatibility
5.0
What's great about it: im really not use to the webcam it came with the computer
What's not so great: nothing
it's o.k. i dont use it often but, i am getting use to it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
-2points
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Review 19 for Dynex™ 1.3MP Webcam
See Me, Hear-ish Me...
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: DaffWarrior
from New York, NY
on 02/26/2010
Value for Price
3.0
Video quality
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Compatibility
5.0
What's great about it: Quick and easy plug and play.
What's not so great: Low MP and muffled mike.
Very easy to install; quick software detection. Picture resolution low due to the only 1.3 MP but it's not like they hide that info from the buyer. Dissapointing sound quality from a mike that sounds like it's clogged-up and that could be better even at this low price (remember the miniature reel-to-reels of the 1960s?).
Best Buy didn't have in stock as advertized but were very quick to ship.
Best Buy didn't have in stock as advertized but were very quick to ship.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 20 for Dynex™ 1.3MP Webcam
Only worked for 2 days
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: Bubblebabii
from Ferndale, MI
on 02/22/2010
Value for Price
1.0
Video quality
5.0
Ease of Use
3.0
Compatibility
3.0
What's great about it: The picture was good
What's not so great: It stoped working after 2 days
I got this camera to be able to video chat with my boyfriend.
It only worked for two days and then started showing a black screen.
Looking online it has been a common issue.
The video quality was good though.
It only worked for two days and then started showing a black screen.
Looking online it has been a common issue.
The video quality was good though.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+1point
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