Hercules Webcam Deluxe Optical Glass

437 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 437 reviews of Hercules Webcam Deluxe Optical Glass. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability and design. The size and price also get good feedback.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Hercules Webcam Deluxe Optical Glass is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of Hercules Webcam Deluxe Optical Glass from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the usability.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Hercules Webcam Deluxe Optical Glass

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Hercules Webcam Deluxe Optical Glass from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the price, but there are some critical comments about the usability.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Hercules - Webcam Deluxe Optical Glass

High-definition (HD) and widescreen devices dominate the high-end webcam market - and with the soaring popularity of video chat via Skype, it's a trend we we fully expect to see continue. But if your needs are ...

The technology may be far from ground-breaking, but Hercules' Webcam Deluxe Optical Glass is a solid budget webcam, particularly suited to low light use. As an entry-level unit, or one for occasional use, it's just the job.

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by : Rick Broida (pcmag.com)

Hercules Deluxe Optical Glass

The Hercules Deluxe Optical Glass is a decent webcam, and at a mere 25 bucks, it's a ridiculously good buy.

Low price. Snazzy design. Built-in LEDs help with low-light video. Versatile lens mount. Easy-to-use capture software.

Video resolution tops out at 640 by 480. Poor image quality. Problems with audio-video sync. Awkward manual focus ring.

The lens can spin 360 degrees, tilt about 90 degrees forward and back, and even pivot slightly from side to side so that you can make your subject appear perfectly level (in case the mount isn't). It's flanked by four surprisingly bright LEDs, which...

Dec, 2007

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Consumer review (play.com)

excellent well worth the money

few problems at first but nothin major.... great picture quality .. dont really need the headset with there being a mic on the cam but its handy to have around i suppose.

Apr, 2010

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Consumer review (play.com)

A great little webcam!!

I bought this after my 3rd webcam died on me. It took me a little time to get it working (although this is due to problems with my PC and not to do with the webcam/software installation) but once the PC was sorted the webcam worked with no problems and...

Mar, 2010

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A great little webcam!!

Mar, 2010

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Consumer review (play.com)

Fantastic - works straight out of the box

This is a truly amazing web cam, very clear picture and the LED's come on automatically to give a better picture in low-light conditions, and actually give a pretty good one when there's no light at all!

Jan, 2010

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Fantastic - works straight out of the box

Jan, 2010

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Consumer review (play.com)

Excellent

I've had a few webcams over the years and have to say that for the current price of this webcam , it's an absolute bargain . It's easy to install and has excellent clarity and lighting options , even making a dimly lit room appear to be bathed in...

Jan, 2010

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Fantastic

I have had a few webcam over the years and all of them where not as good as this little beauty. Clear Images everytime! Video is amazing. Recommend! and for the price (currently £16.99) great value!

Nov, 2009

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Consumer review (play.com)

Great buy well worth it

great little camara!!! Install quick and easy, simple to use and great value for money. picture quality is good and the focus and zoom is brill!! well worth it !!

Oct, 2009

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