As you are aware South Africa does have much to offer in terms of bandwidth internet connections. So getting a webcam and staying in touch with the family (& friends) has never been easier.
What is a Webcam
A webcam is a small video camera that takes still or moving images and sends them to your PC via a USB cable. The quality of "image capture" is determined by the webcam's lens, optical sensor and the frame rate the camera can transmit. You need to be aware of the resolution being at least (640x480) , and the frame rate should be around 30 frames per second. If your looking to take movie clips then you will need a camera with a high resolution and frame rate.
PC specification and your Webcam
Your PC specification required to run the webcam of your choice should meet that specification. The majority of current webcams require at least Windows 98 Second Edition to work properly. Minimum processor requirements from 350MHz to 700MHz. RAM specifications vary from 128MB to 512MB.
A webcam's manufacturer will specify certain minimum requirements that your PC should meet if it is to work successfully with the device. These generally include the version of Windows on your PC, your processor's speed and the amount of RAM fitted. Some webcams use a USB Hi-Speed connection. Before you buy one of these cams check to see if your PC has USB2.0 ports. Most current webcams come with a built-in microphone, but a few don't. Before you buy, check to see if your webcam has a microphone, if it doesn't you'll have to buy one that plugs into your sound card.
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