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3Com HomeConnect Web Cameras

3.92/5 (13 Reviews)

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  • TypeEthernet Hub
    Ports5 x 10Base-T/100Base-TX (RJ-45)
    Width3.8 in.
    Depth1.3 in.
    Height4.9 in.
    Warranty5 Years
    MPN3C19261
    Product ID20194034

Product Description

  • Resolution: 640 x 480
  • Frame rate: 60 frame/sec.
  • Interface: USB


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    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by Nancy a Expert

    Date Reviewed: September 13, 2003

    Strengths:    Clear pictures, durable.

    Weaknesses:    Besides it was discontinued. I have found no weaknesses

    Bottom Line:   
    It has been well over 4 years ago that I purchased my 3 com Homeconnect. I have been extremely pleased with this cam and have had compliments on it for its clarity. I was shocked that this cam was discontinued. I have used this cam on icuii, netmeeting, ispq, yahoo, msn, and a few other video programs. All with great results. I have been told by many that they have dropped their cams and they broke. Mine has been dropped several times and it has worked great. I was very happy to be able to use it with Windows XP without any problems. I wish i could find another cam just like this as a back up... I will keep using this until it no longer works...... It may just keep on forever.

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    Duration Product Used:   21+ years

    Price Paid:    $125.00

    Purchased At:   Ebay

    Similar Products Used:   NONE was my first and only ......

    Type of photography:   Outdoor

    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:4
    Submitted by Ross a Professional from CA

    Date Reviewed: June 5, 2003

    Strengths:    Awesome light sensitivity, great color, nice looks, manual focus

    Weaknesses:    none

    Bottom Line:   
    I have a parallel-interface equivelant of this camera and it has been great! I wish it wasn't being discontinued, as I have finally dropped my current one a couple times to many and it seems to be failing after it's many years of excellent performance.
    Nothing else that I've tried has even come close to comparing!

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    Similar Products Used:   SiPix Blink, Microsystem Minicam, Logitech QuickCam, and several others


    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by Scandi a Expert from New Jersey

    Date Reviewed: October 3, 2002

    Strengths:    Great low light capability

    Weaknesses:    Flimsy focus ring

    Bottom Line:   
    The 3com HomeConnect is a great camera. I have used mine extensively with Netmeeting over the last few years, and it blows away most other cameras in the same price category. And guess what? IT WORKS WITH WINDOWS XP! All you need to do is download the drivers from http://www.vistaimaging.com, and you are up and running. It will give you one error during installation, but ignore it, as it works great anyway.

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    Overall Rating:1
    Value Rating:1
    Submitted by dalbuddy a Expert from dallas

    Date Reviewed: September 14, 2002

    Strengths:    great in low light, excelent quality

    Weaknesses:    no drivers available for windows xp....

    Bottom Line:   
    great product, works well in all light, however 3com has discontinued and no longer services drivers for the cam..... will not work on windows xp

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    Price Paid:    $150.00

    Purchased At:   online long ago

    Similar Products Used:   quick cams....
    intel cam


    Overall Rating:4
    Submitted by Richie M a Intermediate from Levittown, New York, USA

    Date Reviewed: July 7, 2001

    Strengths:    Excellent picture, excellent low light camera. Picture quality is great. Can use multiple cams with the Viacam multi-cam driver.

    Weaknesses:    pedestal is too short limiting adjustment. 3com has discontinued the product line so support will disappear

    Bottom Line:   
    Have tried various Logitech cams and IBM cams. This cam outperforms all. The cam is licensed by 3com from Viacam and you can get the multicam driver from the Viacam web site. This allows up to 10 cams on one computer. Very little load when streaming video compared to the other cams. Very clear picture. Excellent picture in very low light conditions. I've used it with just the light emitted by my monitor. Highly recommended. Well worth the money. In the price range of the top end Logitech, Intel and IBM cams.

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    Similar Products Used:   Logitech ( various cams ) and IBM cam.



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    • TypeEthernet Hub
      Ports5 x 10Base-T/100Base-TX (RJ-45)
      Width3.8 in.
      Depth1.3 in.
      Height4.9 in.
      Warranty5 Years
      MPN3C19261
      Product ID20194034
      Main URL<a href='http://www.3com.com/client/pcd/homeconnect/pcdigital/' target='_blank'>http://www.3com.com/client/pcd/homeconnect/pcdigital/</a>
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