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Technically ... the best webcam for an IBM Thinkpad would be any USB webcam that has a built in microphone that's within your price range.
Having said that ... this really only holds true for ThinkPads running Windows XP, Vista, or Seven with at LEAST 1 Gig memory.
My preference is always Logitech - usually the Logitech QuickCam Communicate MP series. In my opinion ... it's clear, has face tracking, and the Right Light/ Right Video enhancements work good. There is a Deluxe model of this webcam, but it's really not worth the price for what little you get in additional features. Logitech's software is okay and good enough to use with Skype. Never had problems installing Logitech stuff.
Microsoft makes webcams too - but I've had issues with some of their drivers in the past.
You'll want to stay away from the no-name webcams you find in the $9.99 bargain bin. Things from companies like Micro Innovations. MI makes some nifty USB devices, but their webcams are not among those items.
eBay is a wonderful place to find refurbished Logitech webcams. At a fraction of what they cost new on retail shelves. All my webcams are refurbished units from eBay resellers. You don't get a pretty box, paper user manual, or driver CDROM from these resellers ... just the camera and its monitor mount in a plastic bag. You can download the PDF user manual from Logitech's website if you really want it and manufacturer driver cds are usually so out of date, you end up downloading current drivers from the manufacturer's website anyway. I like refurbished webcams because they've had to be tested to work before they can be resold. I've bought way too many NEW webcams from various vendors only to find them DOA right out of the box.
Now - if you are using Ubuntu Linux ... the Logitech QuickCam Communicate MPis the only webcam I know that works right out of the box. For video. They haven't figured out in the Ubuntu world to get the integrated microphones to work ... yet. (You can use a headset microphone instead - works just as good with Ubuntu Skype.)
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Which is better - IBM thinkpad or acer aspire laptop?
IBM thinkpad, definitely.
What is the best game for an IBM thinkpad?
angry chipmunks, parody of angry deers
Where can one purchase an IBM Thinkpad x31?
An IBM ThinkPad x31 can be purchased at most electronic stores. Check out Best Buy, The Source and even Staples. Or look at sites such as Amazon and eBay.
Where can one purchase an IBM ThinkPad x60?
Most models of IBM ThinkPad, including the x60, can be found at most major electronics retailers such as Best Buy and Fry's Electronics. Online, they can be purchased at IBM's official website, at Amazon, and at Newegg.
Which company created the Thinkpad?
IBM
Does the IBM Thinkpad T42 have a trackpoint pointing device?
YES when they released the model they put a trackpoint pointing device in it. It was probably one of the best moves they could have made , and i hope you enjoy your IBM Thinkpad T42.
When did IBM first debut Thinkpad tablets?
IBM first debuted Thinkpad tablets in 2012. The Thinkpad had been a part of the IBM brand since 1982. Currently the tablet is owned by Lenovo and is not the most popular model of tablet.
Does IBM make the thinkpad laptop?
No. IBM did design and sell the original ThinkPad laptop. However, a company named Lenovo has been manufacturing and marketing the ThinkPad laptop since 2005.
Where can one purchase an IBM Thinkpad T41?
One can purchase IBM Thinkpad T41 from Best Buy, Staples, Amazon, eBay. CNET website also provide this laptop at reasonable prices, so as thinkpaddepot website.
Where is the best place to buy a thinkpad in US?
If you mean IBM Thinkpad, then you are out of luck (unless you own a business. IBM does not sell their computers to individuals, just in bulk to companies. Therefore, these are unavailable unless you own a large company.
When was the first IBM Thinkpad released?
The first IBM ThinkPad was released in 1992 for Japan, and 1995 for the US, and around the same time for Canada.
Who came up with the name for the IBM Thinkpad?
The IBM Thinkpad name was suggested by IBM employee Denny Wainwright. Denny came up with the name because he had a "THINK" notepad in his pocket.
