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Creative WebCam NX Ultra Digital Video Camera

Creative WebCam NX Ultra Digital Video Camera

MPN: 73PD112000000

Rated 4 Star Review out of 26 reviews

Description: The Creative WebCam NX Ultra is the best choice for sharper, better imaging and Internet video communication. Built using the latest CCD technology, it delivers ultra-clear video at 640x480 and stills at up to 1.2 megapixels (interpolated), all with richer colors and excelle... read more

The Creative WebCam NX Ultra is the best choice for sharper, better imaging and Internet video communication. Built using the latest CCD technology, it delivers ultra-clear video at 640x480 and stills at up to 1.2 megapixels (interpolated), all with richer colors and excellent definition, even in low light conditions. With its high quality hands-free headset microphone, the Creative WebCam NX Ultra is the perfect companion for Internet applications such as instant messaging with video. It has a digital zoom feature and ultra-wide field of view, around 50 percent greater than on a standard WebCam, allowing users to capture extra detail. The versatile base unit allows it to be mounted on a desktop, conventional monitor, LCD display or notebook PC. minimize
 

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xiaoj from PA
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Dec 2004
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5 Star ReviewI used this product for only one week, but I have ...

Strengths:

Good video quality. Beautiful design. Easy to install. Overall, cool stuff!!!

Weaknesses:

NA

Posted Dec 22, 2004 - I used this product for only one week, but I have loved it so much! Before it, I was using a Logitech ClickSmart 310, which had a really low image resolution and bulky body. It was ok when I was using a CRT monitor. Then I changed to a LCD, and the 310 could not stay on top of it. I could not use it with my laptop too, when I tried to show a demo in a conference. This NX Ultra provides high resolution videos and can be easily installed and used on either CRT or LCD, also very well fit to my laptop. When I do online chat, the video rate is very fast too. Overall, you will love it once you try. Believe me!

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gavinldc
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Jun 2003
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3 Star ReviewThe image quality and performance of this camera a ...

Strengths:

N/A

Weaknesses:

N/A

Posted Dec 24, 2004 - The image quality and performance of this camera aren't bad, but it has a very wide field of view. This is great if you intend to use it as a baby monitor, security cam, or need to show several people at once, but it's really lousy for 1-on-1 video conferencing or IM. Unless you place it 10 inches from your face you're wasting most of the resolution(and bandwidth) on the background. This arrangement is quite unflattering as it exagerates facial features and reminds me of how people look through the peep hole in your front door - not what you're looking for if trying to attract a mate online.

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MBNYC Deals
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Nov 2004
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4 Star ReviewI found the video quality on this webcam to be top ...

Strengths:

Great picture quality, CCD sensor, wide angle view.

Weaknesses:

Not very portable in design, expensive.

Posted Jan 31, 2005 - I found the video quality on this webcam to be top-notch! With a wide-view angle I can allow more people in the background to be viewed by the other party. Compatible with most IM services. The mount needs some work as it will not stay on very securely. Doesn't come with a case if you want to bring it along with you. Overall I think this is a very solid webcam and with a CCD sensor it provides very good picture quality compared to other cheaper CMOS sensor webcams. Priced a bit higher than average for webcams right now. Most people won't be disappointed with the quality of this unit.

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wangry from CA
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3 Star ReviewAlthough the images from this Creative NX Ultra is ...

Strengths:

Small size,portable.

Weaknesses:

zoom lens

Posted Jan 28, 2005 - Although the images from this Creative NX Ultra is not as good as those from professional digital cameras, they are fairly acceptable, especially as a video cam when doing an online video chatting or a video conference. The disadvantage about this webcam is its zoom angle function. It's totally useless. To conclude, this unit is at an average quality considering it's a Creative product.

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mhuo from MN
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3 Star ReviewJust got the camera today, cann't wait to install ...

Strengths:

Easy to install

Weaknesses:

video qulity is not that good

Posted Dec 29, 2004 - Just got the camera today, cann't wait to install it. Not as good as I expected. The pictures are clear, but the movement is not smooth. No complain though, since I bought it at $27 after rebate.

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jnks2005
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Dec 2004
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4 Star ReviewI am been using Creative NX Pro before and i got d ...

Strengths:

sharp and clear video, wide angle lense, easy to install and use

Weaknesses:

image dragging in Messenger

Posted Jan 7, 2005 - I am been using Creative NX Pro before and i got deal for NX Ultra. It is definitely better than NX Pro and other CMOS camera. It has CCD sensor with wide angle lense which is very nice feature. CCD sensor is used in camcorders. While using with internet messenger, images were dragging if you are moving but if you keep yourself steady then it brings up nice sharp image. Packaging says face tracking feature, but i didn't found anywhere in the manual!! Overall it is very nice camera compare to other cheap CMOS cameras.

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ikumar2000 from MO
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Jan 2004
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4 Star ReviewI was hesitant to buy this initially because of ot ...

Strengths:

looks pretty and sturdy, stand clip much better than other models, decent picture quality

Weaknesses:

lack of inbuilt microphone, headset isnt smart enough

Posted Jan 4, 2005 - I was hesitant to buy this initially because of other reviews. The picture quality is decent enough esp the color. The view-field is very wide, u may like it or hate it. OKay during low light but better if light is there. I don't understand why the software from Creative takes so much of time to install. Initially it looks like the comp is hanged. Anyway, after installation it worked fine.

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geotuna
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Oct 2004
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5 Star ReviewThis camera is decent quality for using it through ...

Strengths:

Free headset included.

Weaknesses:

No major flaws.

Posted Feb 26, 2005 - This camera is decent quality for using it through the chat programs. When it's evening, you will need a separate lamp that is close to you (preferably in front of you) to make the colors right; however, this is much better at low light than the cheap Logitech camera I have (which just displays black instead of distorted colors). I plugged it (and the microphone headset that came with it - nice touch!) into an IBM laptop running XP, and had zero problems getting them to run with the chat programs. You do have to install the software to get it to take pictures, however. The clamp takes a little getting used to, but it will sit flat, hang on to your LCD (it involves balancing, so don't think you can move your laptop with it hanging on), or put it to your regular CRT monitor. This kind of versatility is useful.

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evezhang
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Aug 2004
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5 Star ReviewThe picture is very clear even when I am moving fa ...

Strengths:

cute shape, very clear picture

Weaknesses:

focus not useful

Posted Jan 15, 2005 - The picture is very clear even when I am moving fast. The software has a nice face and easy to use. However, due to the close distance, the picture is usually distorted. I haven't found a way to make it look like what it is

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panhao from FL
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Dec 2004
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3 Star ReviewFacing tracking function is very considerate, and ...

Strengths:

wide angle, face tracking function and 1.3 megapixel photos

Weaknesses:

a little bit bulky for notebook users

Posted Jan 9, 2005 - Facing tracking function is very considerate, and the included headset is a good extra. However, I would prefer to see a microphone-integrated design. Resolution is high enought as a webcam, but for video purpose, only 30 frames all the time is not satisfactory enough.

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dysong from WV
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5 Star ReviewThe camera is very small and easy to stand either ...

Strengths:

Flexible wide-angle lens softwares provide a lot of options

Weaknesses:

the quality of still pictures is not so good as expected.

Posted Jan 6, 2005 - The camera is very small and easy to stand either on the desk or at the top of LCD. You can move the lens back and forth and rotate it, so it is very convenient to capture your object. Through the software of PC-CAM Center, you have a lot of options to set this equipment. For example, in Face Tracking, you can set Tracking Mode "Off, Continuous or Smart" and set the Tracking Speed "Slow, Normal or Fast". I am very satisfied with the vedio quality, but a little disappointed to the quality of still photos. Because it claims the resolution of still picture can reach 1280 x 960. Overall, it is very cute. I love it. Taking into account the ratio of performance to price I would recommend strongly.

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oo7bunny from TX
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Apr 2004
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User has 9 Days of experience with this product

4 Star ReviewCompare to a 20 dollar webcam, quality of this cam ...

Strengths:

Easy to setup on XP, no driver needed, and no need to focus manually. Works well in dark places. Not much light is necessary for to pick up images. Which is a plus.

Weaknesses:

Couldn't get it to work on my linux box so far. Still searching for drivers.

Posted Jan 5, 2005 - Compare to a 20 dollar webcam, quality of this camera is just a little better... I would probably go for a Axis camera ranges around 200 dollars for real webcam quality. Overall, it is a camera with nice picture quality for the price paid.

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old_cotton from NY
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4 Star ReviewThis is one of the greatest webcams I've ever had. ...

Strengths:

CCD sensor; decent video quality; wide-angle lens

Weaknesses:

Marginal quality in dimly light environment. Not USB 2.0 interface.

Posted Jan 2, 2005 - This is one of the greatest webcams I've ever had. It uses CCD sensor instead of CMOS sensor that almost all other webcams use. CCD sensor can get much better picture/video quality than CMOS. Has face-tracking capabilities via software, which is not as good as Logitech Orbit. Still a great webcam, you will never be disappointed, absolutely worth the money.

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tshi from MS
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Nov 2004
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4 Star ReviewThis is a CCD sensor webcam, while most others are ...

Strengths:

CCD sensor(used in digital camera) provides high image quality. Nice color. Cool design. 4x digital zoom. Tracing mode for face. Headfree microphone included. Adjustable focus.

Weaknesses:

The image of face is not as good as expected when enlarged, a little vague. Default webcam setting (automatic exposure)is a little dark.

Posted Jan 7, 2005 - This is a CCD sensor webcam, while most others are CMOS(lower level production). So it has pretty good video quality, up to 1.3M resolution. The quality of still image is similar to some 1-2M digital camera. Smooth transmission when your network speed is OK. The lens has a quite wide angle of view, which means you can get a bigger and real background of view, comparing to most cheaper webcams. The included microphone is cool and convenient. Easy to install the driver and work with computer. The normal price is not cheap (around 90$ at creative's own website). You may find good deal somewhere else. Last month there was a valuable $40 rebate from creative.

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tianyong2 from TN
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Oct 2004
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3 Star ReviewI got this webcam from dell. It seems to be worth ...

Strengths:

easy to install

Weaknesses:

not built in microphone picture quality is bad when it's in the evening

Posted Nov 3, 2004 - I got this webcam from dell. It seems to be worth the price. Easy to install and the software takes me about 10 minutes to install( I still don't know the reason why). After installation, I could easily see the videos. The picture is good in the daytime, but in the evening it's worse. I don't see the advantage of face tracking systems. The headset and microphone is not pleasant to me. I like the wide angel lens. Very cool. In general it's worth the price.

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