The FaceVsion TouchCam N1 features an embedded H.264 video compression chip for streaming 720p video for use with services like Skype. The unit is available with or without a mic.
Source: Engadget
The Microsoft HD LifeCam Cinema can capture 30fps at 720p and features 4x digital zoom, a noise-canceling mic, autofocus and a glass lens.
Source: SlashGear
The Logitech Webcam Pro 9000 features a Carl Ziess lens, 2 MP sensor for capturing 720p video and up to 8MP photos.
Source: Engadget
When iChat AV was released with Mac OS X Tiger, I was assumed by the demos of Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Computer, but didn’t really see how this would become mainstream. Sure a few of my friends have web cams, but the majority of people in my opinion still use standard instant messaging over video messaging. Recently video messaging has become more popular with supporters such as MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, AOL instant messenger, Apple, etc. I knew a few people that had Creative and Logitech cameras and a friend of mine purchased an iSight. She really liked it and encouraged me to purchase a camera of my own. I went to the Apple store and noticed it was a tad more expensive than some of the other branded cameras and I had debating using a standard MiniDV camera or purchase the iSight. Since my usual chat client of choice is iChat AV I went ahead and purchased the iSight.
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