Summary: This inexpensive webcam works well on all essential webcam features with quality. While in self-viewing mode one can see him/her-self in the monitor with fast response to every movement he/she makes. But this changes when the webcam is used with mainstream messenger programs (i.e. MSN, Yahoo and AOL.) The webcam responds at a much slower speed and usually gets stuck on certain frame a few seconds too late. That is not the fault of the camera - blame it to the messenger programs that cap each user's bandwidth in their regional servers. Each frame that the camera captured has a timestamp. The camera \"waits\" until a frame is fully transmitted over before it gets to transmit the next frame. If you want an untethered video conference experience Logitech offers a free program \"Desktop Messenger\" for download with paid connection service (there's a free 30-day trial before you sign up.) Just so the readers will understand, the above \"video stuttering\" problem is common to all webcams, including those > $100 high-end models.

Knowing the bandwidth limitation issue with those free messenger programs, I set the camera's frame rate at less than 15 frames per second as any higher it won't help the conference quality at all (which would also tax the CPU more.) However, when I am filming something (not using any messenger program), I'd set it at the highest frame rate (30 fps) so the clip's recording quality is better. I am impressed with the little camera's versatility on both bright & low light conditions (the video always looks good just like we see with our own eyes), near & far sound (the built-in mic always sounds clear), and smart adaptability to any indoor color balance challenge (due to bulb/fluorescent lighting or paint colors.) I have used many webcams ranging from $20 to $130 each but I found myself use this one most often. It is the only camera that gives me the least headache and trouble to get what I want. Highly recommended.

Edit: FWIW, the driver/software CD that comes with my webcam is version 10.5.

Summary: I purchased this product based on the favorable reviews it has received for its pricepoint. Installation was easy, I was generally happy with the camera (my first, so I don't have much to compare it to) but the first time I tried to use it I blasted my son's eardrums by sending loud bursts of static periodically over Skype. Long story short, I researched this on the Logitech board and discovered that there is a long standing potential problem with all models of 5.1/7.1 surround sound audio cards and Logitech webcams models above the 9.x series (they are currently in the 11.x's) The only solution they could offer users experiencing the problem was to disable the webcam microphone and use a different one.

This issue has been around for at least two years. You would think Logitech would make their latest generation of webcams compatible with the latest generation of soundcards, but judging from the tech support board, they have made no progress in doing so since 2005.

Summary: This Webcam is the first that performs well across the board: lowlight, built in mic, mic works at a distance, wide angle, good resolution. Price is also great after rebate. Ovarall great value!! Recommended.