Have a new baby and want to buy a web cam, and use it to talk to my family, but I live in Japan. Help?
Was wondering if anyone could tell me what`s important to look for when buying and if it`s even possible to connect between Japan and America. I`d like audio and video if possible so my parents can see and hear their new granddaughter. Thanks!
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just need a webcam compatible with your computer, probably connect via usb port...as long as you have internet access you can send pictures/video to the states.
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hi buy a web camera, and connect it to your PC, and everything will be set up. it will be with sound
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well its evern better that you live in japan because its better there. well some webcams dont have mics but some that do have is relly not very good so try to test the mic capabilities on how far you have to speak and how clear it will be. and ofcourse its possible to connect from jp. to u.s try to use some instant messengers like skype, yahoo mesennger, msn, icq ect ect.
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get a cam and hook it up and you can use it with yahoo messenger or skye has excellent cam quality but messenger will work as long as you both use the same one.
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Congrats on the baby! With a standard webcam, you can easily talk to anyone around the world with messanger programs like Yahoo or AOL Instant Messenger, even Windows Messenger. They come with an audio/video feature. Your grandparents will need to install the same messenger that you will use, though. When buying, I suggest a 4x megapixel or higher webcam for the highest quality. Logitech or Creative have great, quality webcams for a medium amount of money. Microsoft also has very good cameras. Browse one to find one that fits you and your needs!
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If you can connect your computer to a website in America you can definitely use a web cam. I have not really shopped for a web cam but I would think they come in different resolutions. The higher the better the picture but then it might slow down the video if your computer or the computer receiving the video because of the amount of information being sent. I don't know if all web cams have sound. If the camera itself doesn't it would just mean you have to add an external microphone. Some digital cameras and digital camcorders have the ability to be a web cam as well.
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