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Ipevo PoV Web Camera

MSRP: $39.99

This pen-shaped webcam allows you to share videos of the world as you see it.

Review date: Jun 5, 2008

The Ipevo PoV is unlike any other webcam. The PoV—short for “point of view”—isn’t meant to perch on top of your notebook’s lid, broadcasting video of you (although it can); it’s meant to shoot and share videos of the things around you, whether it’s a pet, item you want to put on eBay, or a document. Shaped like a highlighter with a shutter button, this ingenious little gadget makes sharing your surroundings easy. At just $39.99, the PoV offers decent quality, a fresh design, and almost foolproof ease of use. PoV Design With its long, tubular shape, the PoV, at first glance, looks like a laser pointer. The black tube has three buttons on top: A bright green snapshot button for taking pictures; another for sending photos to Skype contacts; and an On/Off toggle.

ProsCons
  • Long USB cord provides more freedom than typical webcam
  • Sharp Macro shots
  • Smooth integration with Skype
  • Easy-to-use software
  • Not-so-smooth video
  • Mac drivers not yet available
  • Can only use Skype to IM pictures

Read Full Review @ LaptopMag.com by Dana Wollman




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