Hello friends - a fairly straightforward question to those of you who use webcams on Skype.
BACKGROUND: The parents and some friends dotted around the globe want to use Skype to keep in contact with us (at our suggestion, given IDD costs). So that got me thinking how about Skype, video, and HANDSFREE.
They, like us, all have broadband, so no foreseeable problems there. My wife's notebook has inbuilt cam/mike/speakers, and we've tested that and works a treat.
My notebook has all EXCEPT a webcam.
Parents have a mix of different desktop/notebook equipment.
QUESTIONS:
1. In order to prebuild a solution for the parents, who will need speakers/mic/webcam - has anyone used an integrated unit, or maybe a hansfree speakerphone and a webcam across Skype? If so, what brands worked best for your solution?
2. Webcam for my notebook/spare notebook/friends - anybody reccommend ones that do the Skype High Def (don't be confused by HDTV) - different bag of puppies). ANy recommendations or "steer clear of..." advice much appreciated.
Thankyou in advance. C & P