STX will make your online chats, conversations and friendships far more compelling whether you want to improve your video IM or upgrade to video calling. The Communicate STX works with all popular Instant Messenger services, including AIM, AOL Instant Messenger, MSN Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger and Windows Messenger (on XP). You'll get ultra sharp video IM and the STX will let you know you're live with its vivid blue activity light. Get ready for the next level in Internet communication. Make live video calls and share photos seamlessly with Logitech's VideoCall for broadband. Communicate STX even lets you go full-screen and make it a snap to attach videos & photos to email. The STX is easy to set up, includes a free clip to fit virtually any CRT monitor, flat panel display or notebook PC, and comes complete with all of the software you need for an outstanding video communication experience. Talk face-to-face online with this Web camera that features RightLight technology to ensure image clarity even in dim lighting and RightSound technology for echo-free voice transmission. Compatible with all major online messaging applications such as Windows Live, Yahoo, AOL, Skype and others Snapshot button for capturing still images Activity light works like the on-air indicator at a radio station PC compatible, USB 1.1 or 2.0 System Requirements - Windows 2000 or XP, Pentium 4 (1.4GHz) or AMD Athlon Processor 1GHz, 128MB RAM, 200MB free hard drive space, available USB port, CD-ROM drive
Video communication made easy. QuickCam Communicate STX takes your video communications to the next level. Clearer video with 640 x 480 VGA quality and RightLight technology provides improved image clarity even in low light, and your calls are always echo-free with the integrated microphone and RightSound technology.
Enjoy free, high quality video calls with synchronized audio via Skype--full-screen with Windows Live Messenger.
Make live video calls to friends and family! Enjoy two-way, real-time video calls with integrated audio--the perfect way to stay in touch with friends and family.
Works with these applications (not all services available in all areas):
Features:
VGA video sensor with RightLight technology Sharper images and video performance even in dim lighting.
Integrated Microphone with RightSound technology Logitech's exclusive RightSound technology ensures your voice comes through clearly and echo-free.
Switched privacy shade Makes launching, muting and closing video sessions easy.
Free HP Photosmart Essentials software - Edit and print your photos (web download required).
Set-up is in 3 quick steps - Logitech software walks you through the process.
Snapshot button - Taking stills is fast and easy.
Flexible clip - Attaches to any monitor or notebook, and stands on a tabletop.
System Requirements:
Pentium II 500, Celeron, Athlon processor or higher
Microsoft Windows 98SE, 2000, Me or XP
Available USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port
Windows compatible soundcard and speakers
16-bit color display adapter
CD-ROM drive
200 MB free hard drive space
64 MB RAM minimum
Hardware:
Sensor: High quality VGA
Video Capture: Up to 640 x 480 pixels
Still Image Capture: 1.3 mexapixels (interpolated)
Video File Type: AVI
Still Image File Types: BMP, JPEG
Frame Rate: Up to 30 frames per second (with recommended system)
Field of View: 42 degrees horizontal
Optics: Fixed focus
USB 2.0 and 1.1 compliant
Cable length: 6 ft. USB cable
Applications for Windows
Live video calls with free trial of Logitech VideoCall for broadband
Live video integrated with MSN Messenger
Live video on AIM/AOL Instant Messenger
Works with Yahoo! Messenger
Works with Windows Messenger (XP only)
Includes Logitech QuickCam software for capturing stills and videos
Web camming software
Package Contents:
Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX camera
6 ft. USB cable
Round desktop base
Adjustable monitor clip
Installation CD, including user guide
Quick-start guide
Bundled software
2-year warranty
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Good Service:
Product arrived on time and was in perfect condition. Seller is reliable and good to do business with.
Logitech STX gets high marks from me:
I've been webcaming for 5 plus years, started with Windows 98SE now using Windows XP desktop--using Skype, MSN Messenger to Windows Live Messenger. My first Logitech webcam was the Pro 4000. About year and a half ago I purchased the STX (because it was on sale) and wanted a backup just in case the Pro 4000 gave up the ghost---this December (2008) had to retire the 4000 and installed the STX. Wished I had installed the STX sooner because the STX has a far better picture/video and sound/audio quality over the... more info
Decent for the price:
The camera works as advertised, definitely. I'm not sure if this one issue is because of my underpowered computer or the software, but there seems to be a significant delay in the action and getting it on the screen, so I get thrown off by the lack of sync. It's definitely a great camera though. =)
Excellent:
Excellent product. We bought 5 in total to get the entire family connected for a weekly meeting. Everything works perfectly. I will always put logitech on top of the list when it comes to our communication needs.
