[url=http://www.intel.com]Intel[/url] has made yet another addition to their ever-growing USB webcam line-up, with the unveiling of two new USB cameras.
The first device is the Intel's 1.3 Megapixel [url=http://www.everythingusb.com/hardware/index/Intel_Pocket_Digital_PC_Camera.htm]Pocket Digital PC Camera[/url], which has both 16MB on-board storage and a Smart Media expansion slot, for taking up to 256 pictures (1024x768 resolution). The camera also doubles as a digital video camera, for recording .AVI movies at 352x288 (CIF) resolution in untethered mode. When connected to a PC, the camera can feed video at 640x480 resolution on its 3-m USB cable.
Powered by 4 AAA batteries, The Pocket Digital PC Camera includes a built-in microphone, LCD display, focus dial, carrying bag and wrist strap; as well as a large software suite. Supporting Windows 98/ME/2000/XP, the new dual-purpose camera from Intel will be available soon from retailers for roughly $149.99.
The second camera comes in the form of a webcam-only device, dubbed the [url=http://www.everythingusb.com/hardware/index/Intel_Home_PC_Camera.htm]Intel Home PC Camera[/url]. Replacing the 4-year old [url=http://www.everythingusb.com/hardware/index/Intel_Deluxe_PC_Camera.htm]Deluxe PC camera[/url], the USB webcam comes with a two foot USB cable, swivel base, multi-element lens for improved clarity, and an improved low-light performance CCD sensor for capturing streaming video at 640x480.
The small and stylish Home PC Camera supports Windows 98/ME/2000/XP and will be available shortly as well, for an MRSP of $69.99.
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