HD Webcam advice for Video Conferencing

[shftup]

Hey guys, looking for some webcam advice for HD video streaming:

I want to do some video conf between two 54" plasma's. Both plasmas have HTPC's (one is atom based, dual core, the other). both connection speeds are at 25down/3Mb up.

Price range - Not more than 125 CAD each (hoping to get something in the 60-85 buck range, but will spend more to get high quality video over skype/IM). Also, I havent found any hardware decoding webcams yet? where are they?

Both plasma are in family rooms, with large space and both the viewee/viewer will be at least 8 ft back from webcam/mic.

I hope a few members can share thoughts and/or experiences?

thanks
S

 

[stiltner]

Check Amazon.com, there's reviews of the MS and I believe the Logitech with user submitted video so you can see somewhat the quality differences.

To me, both are too meh quality, They need more oomph, but the MS one seems to be a better overall product from watching the video's of them side by side.

 

[shftup]

thanks!