Logitech s QuickCam Deluxe

A Webcam for Your Inner Anchorman

by Catherine Holahan on May 8, 2009

The Good: Sharp picture, solid sound, attaches to most thin laptops, easy integration with instant messaging

The Bad: Limited adjustability

The Bottom Line: A fun tool for casual video blogging, video chat

Reader Reviews

As a journalist, I often fantasize about traveling back in time and taking Walter Cronkite's job. I don't think I'm alone in this. The CBS Evening News anchorman was widely considered "the most trusted man in America." Who wouldn't want that title?

So, the first thing I did with Logitech's (LOGI) QuickCam Deluxe—after loading the software and pinning the thumb-size device to my laptop's edge—was to choose the setting that makes your video look like a broadcast from the 1950s. Then I hit record, looked sternly at the camera, and said, "And that's the way it is."
Too Quick for Second Thoughts

Immediately afterward, I forwarded the faintly sepia-toned clip to anyone available on my...Read More >>