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Title: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: TehBorken on Nov 14 06 08:44
Does anyone here have a webcam? I just got one, seems to work fine, but the person I was calling with the Skype video-phone service couldn't see me. Anyone know anything about this. I could see them fine and I could see myself in my on-screen window, but they couldn't see me at all. (??) Anyone wanna run a test?  
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: Lise on Nov 14 06 12:07
Promise to be naked?
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: Sportsdude on Nov 14 06 12:09
I've thought about getting a web cam but don't know if its worth it. Whats the cost?  
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: Lise on Nov 14 06 12:19
Don't know. Depends on model and where you buy it. Some offer rebates.

  I'm just more interested in seeing TB naked in front of the webcam. Ah, the possibilities!
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: Sportsdude on Nov 14 06 12:21
does it cost money to run it? like a monthly charge or something and how good is the resolution. Need one when I go off to Seattle.  
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: TehBorken on Nov 14 06 12:22
 Lise wrote:
Promise to be naked?

Mmmm, maybe. Got a cam? PM me. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/14.gif)

 
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: TehBorken on Nov 14 06 12:23
 Sportsdude wrote:
does it cost money to run it?

Nope.

like a monthly charge or something and how good is the resolution.

Up to 640x480 full-motion for the one I got.


Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: Lise on Nov 14 06 12:25
Ooh, TB. Can you sweeten the offer so I'll take it into consideration?

  [FONT size=1]*hubby in background holding shotgun* (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif) [/FONT]
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: TehBorken on Nov 14 06 12:32
 Lise wrote:
[div style="font-style: italic;"]Ooh, TB. Can you sweeten the offer so I'll take it into consideration?[/div]  
Lol, I dunno....I don't think I'm nearly as good looking as you must think I am. I don't have to sneak up on a mirror but GQ isn't gonna be breaking down my door anytime soon either. But if have a cam I could test with I'd be reeeeeeeeeally reeeeeeeeeally appreciative.

 
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: Lise on Nov 14 06 12:35
I would, my dearboy but I have to keep dashing on and off here. Sometimes I have to leave the computer to tend to the little ones.

  So if I could, I really would do it. *sincere nod*
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: purelife on Nov 14 06 01:35
If I had a webcam, Teh, I would gladly do the favour for you.  For real.  
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: kingy on Nov 14 06 02:08
purelife, lise, gimme your addy and i'll send both of you a webcam!
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: Lise on Nov 14 06 02:10
Of what? (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif) (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Thinking/3.gif)
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: purelife on Nov 14 06 02:13
wow, kingy.  I'm lost for words that I don't even remember my address.  ;)
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: Sportsdude on Nov 14 06 02:14
lets all get webcams and have a DS cam party!  
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: Russ on Nov 14 06 02:38
Mine self destructed when i had it out in the garage with me while using my laptop on WiFi.. But it was old so I dont feel so bad, But what one should I buy now? Any suggestions on whats a good one?
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: Lise on Nov 14 06 02:53
I use a digital camcorder for mine. Vast difference in the image quality.
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: purelife on Nov 14 06 02:54
Send kingy your address and he'll Fedex you one with your choice of brand.  YUP!  ;)
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: Russ on Nov 14 06 02:56
Lise wrote:
 I use a digital camcorder for mine. Vast difference in the image quality.[/DIV]
 hoohaa? you mean hook the camcorder up as a webcam? Wait, I think I can do that with my canon powershot, I remember reading something about that in all the gizmo functions it listed when I was trying to figure out how to turn it on and take pictures.
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: Lise on Nov 14 06 02:57
Yep, Russ. If you have USB port, you should be able to hook up your digital camcorder/camera to your computer. No need to buy extra webcam.
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: purelife on Nov 14 06 02:58
OMG, I have a camcorder too.  Oh OH, that kinda spells trouble.
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: Sportsdude on Nov 14 06 03:00
So do I, I'll see if It works.

 
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: Russ on Nov 14 06 03:23
ok i give up, im just going to buy a new one next week.
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: Sportsdude on Nov 14 06 03:26
can't find my usb cord for my camcorder ugh!  
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: Lise on Nov 14 06 03:48
Should point out that not all camcorder/camera will work. You need one that says specifically that it can hook up to the web and allow you to MSN.
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: Sportsdude on Nov 14 06 03:53
oh, I see so I'll get a new one for myself since the other one is the 'family' one.  
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: Russ on Nov 14 06 03:55
Yeah I thought so lise, thats why I gave up lol.

  [A href="http://www.windowsphotostory.com/Hardware/Canon-Powershot-A620.aspx"]http://www.windowsphotostory.com/Hardware/Canon-Powershot-A620.aspx[/A]

  I couldnt find anything on it.

  EDIT: thanks all for your help! 'bless'
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: purelife on Nov 14 06 03:59
What about blessing me, Russ?  I helped you, didn't I?  *cries*
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: Lise on Nov 14 06 04:00
Ah, I hate to see a goddess cry. *bless point awarded*
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: Sportsdude on Nov 14 06 04:00
 gosh your so needy today  pl (//forums/richedit/smileys/Teasing/4.gif)    
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: purelife on Nov 14 06 04:05
I know..... :(  I need so much today, so so much...I can never not need enough nor can I never not ask to be needed nor can I ask to need, to feel needed, to need...need....
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: Russ on Nov 14 06 04:06
I did! I blessed missy purelife, lise, and SD. All three of you helped me, i didnt bless all evenly I guess. I will do it again  
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: Lise on Nov 14 06 04:06
Hugging purelife. She's not needy, she just needs ME.  
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: purelife on Nov 14 06 04:11
I do.  Where would I be without you, Lise?  
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: Sportsdude on Nov 14 06 04:13
what about me? (//forums/richedit/smileys/Sad/1.gif)  
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: TehBorken on Nov 14 06 04:15
Shit. No one here has a webcam??? I don't even need to see you, you can point yours at the wall if ya want. All I need to know is if my cam is sending out properly....

Puhleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease...............
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: Lise on Nov 14 06 04:16
Ah geez. Alright. Alright. I'm PM-ing you now, TB.
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: purelife on Nov 14 06 04:18
Lise to the rescue!  She always rescues those who are in dire need, like me and Teh Borken, for example.  *big smiles*
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: Lise on Nov 14 06 04:25
Waiting...... can't wait for too long........
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: TehBorken on Nov 14 06 06:03
 Thank You Lise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/14.gif)  
(You look just like your icon!)
 
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: kingy on Nov 14 06 07:49
damn, lise, i need help too! hook up your webcam!
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: Lise on Nov 14 06 09:16
Hehe. You're very welcome, TB. I'll be waiting for my prize. *blush*

  And what'll you offer, kingy?
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: kingy on Nov 14 06 09:42
my offer?

  how about i fill out your application to be on the show deal or no deal when they tape in toronto?

  if you have seen the application, you know that is a pretty good offer.
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: TehBorken on Nov 15 06 06:54
 Lise wrote:
[div style="font-style: italic;"]Hehe. You're very welcome, TB. I'll be waiting for my prize. *blush*[/div]  
Did you get it? Remember, I'm not responsible for any ummm ill effects that may occur as a result.
 
 
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: Lise on Nov 15 06 11:23
 The only effects I got was..... *cough cough*

  And for the record, you are a very handsome dude. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/13.gif)

    kingy - I'll take your application into consideration. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/10.gif) [/DIV]
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: TehBorken on Nov 15 06 11:35
 Lise wrote:
 [div]The only effects I got was..... *cough cough*

Yeah, that's what most women say when they see me, only they usually add something about how they "really liked me in Elephant Man" in between the coughs.

 [/div] [div style="font-style: italic;"]
And for the record, you are a very handsome dude. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/13.gif) [/div]
It wass the Photoshop "make-me-cute" filter, applied about 20 times.
 [div]


[/div] [div style="font-style: italic;"]kingy - I'll take your application into consideration. [/div]
Pssst- Kingy, she's a babe, so I recommend flowers and chocolate.
 
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: Lise on Nov 15 06 01:15
TehBorken wrote:
 

Yeah, that's what most women say when they see me, only they usually add something about how they "really liked me in [SPAN style="FONT-STYLE: italic"]Elephant Man[/SPAN]" in between the coughs.


 
 Ah, c'mon. You're too hard on yourself. Seriously, you're a nice guy. I can tell. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif) [/DIV]
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: Sportsdude on Nov 15 06 01:17
what about me Lise?  
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: Lise on Nov 15 06 01:19
You're a good person, SD. Just needs to find a little love somewhere in your backyard.
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: Sportsdude on Nov 15 06 01:20
lol no kidding. Somebody is out there just have to find that person.  
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: purelife on Nov 15 06 01:45
And for the record, you are a very handsome dude. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/13.gif)
It wass the Photoshop "make-me-cute" filter, applied about 20 times.


 
 Yeah, you're way too hard on yourself Teh, like Lise mentioned.  You're a very nice person inside and out.

Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: Lise on Nov 15 06 01:55
I tend to think of TB as a big fluffy teddy bear you can hug. (http://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif)
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: purelife on Nov 15 06 01:58
Yeah, same here.  I picture him as this big guy with one to two tattoos.  And he's just a big gigantic teddy bear where you could lay down on him and sleep comfortably.  :)
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: Lise on Nov 15 06 02:01
Oh ah..... sleep down comfortably.... hehe. You're wicked, purelife.

  (http://i7.tinypic.com/4d4h0kz.jpg)
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: kitten on Nov 15 06 04:39
purelife wrote:
 Yeah, same here.  I picture him as this big guy with one to two tattoos.  And he's just a big gigantic teddy bear where you could lay down on him and sleep comfortably.  :)[/DIV]
 Sleep?  With an opportunity like that?  You've got to be kidding!
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: Russ on Nov 15 06 05:41
This thread has gone to a level i will not comment on, but seriously.. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good webcam?
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: purelife on Nov 16 06 09:04
Sorry Russ.  I have no clue.  Walk into a London Drugs and ask the Associates what they think.  I find that Future Shop staff are just after your $money$.  I find that London Drug's staff give more of an honest answer.
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: kingy on Nov 16 06 09:23
yea, stay away from futureshop. best buy is pretty good as well.
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: Lise on Nov 16 06 12:12
Hey, aren't they both by the same company?

  Russ - Longitech webcam isn't too shabby.
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: Russ on Nov 16 06 12:55
Yes, Best Buy is the parent company to Future Shop.

  I usually go to future shop as I have a firend thats a manager at one of them and I get wicked discounts.

  I was thinking Logitech as well Lise, seems like a wideranged brand thats recognized even by me. Thanks!

  'bless' to all the suggestors..
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: Lise on Nov 16 06 01:44
Funny thing about Futureshop. I went to their online store, found a product that was cheaper, took the price back to the physical store... the price there was much more dearer. I asked if they could lower or match the price to their online store.

  Answer: NO

  I was like, but your online store says this and the salesperson said it's a different company altogether. Huh? So ok. No deal. I just went online and bought the product there. At least they didn't charge me for shipping, it just took a couple more days to get the stuff to my door.
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: TehBorken on Nov 17 06 08:12
I really like the Logitech QuickCam Pro 5000 I just got. About $59 and it comes with some cool stuff.
 
Title: Re: Does anyone here have a webcam?
Post by: soapbox on Nov 17 06 05:14
no,no webcam.