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USB webcams are attachable/detachable webcams for your computer or laptop. The pros obviously are that it takes photos, and that you can choose the megapixel value and quality. The cons however, are that they require more time to power on/off than a built in webcam and require a lot of space.

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Q: What is a USB webcam and what is the difference of a built in webcam on a laptop?
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