[Purchased] Logitech HD Webcam C260
Today, I received a shipment from TigerDirect with the new webcam I ordered for my boys to video chat with their cousins. I wanted a low cost webcam with a good quality image, especially without the grainy video most cheap webcams tend to have.
I’ve always liked the “RightLight” feature from Logitech webcams that brightens up when the ambient lighting is dark. Along with this and the 1280 x 720 resolution, the Logitech C260 works quite well as a relatively low-cost webcam and seems to be a good purchase.
The colors aren’t as good as the higher-end C910 but it is just fine, especially considering the price, for Skype and other video chat uses. Feedback from family was quite good and were asking which one I got.
The one I purchased was at $16.99 through TigerDirect’s eBay page. Often prices are lower on eBay, but looking at it now, the price is back up to $19.99 (prices seem to change at times, a common practice). Still at $19.99 (and free shipping), this webcam is an excellent value and is money well spent. (oh, and this webcam normally sells at your favorite local electronics store for $24.99-$39.99 + tax)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Logitech-C260-Webcam-/320785562088 or
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Logitech-HD-Webcam-C260-Dark-Fleur-/320785221698
[update] TigerDirect’s eBay page keeps changing. As of today, this color model is the only one available at $19.99 but with free shipping. (buying another one for my mother-in-law)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Logitech-960-000695-C260-Webcam-/320789440269
