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I decided to do this review by actually recording the video with the new HP Elite Autofocus Webcam. This new product may be odd looking, but the quality is pretty good. The autofocus works without using any software at all. It just… works. Let’s look at some of the features of this nice little USB-powered Webcam.

• Up to 12-Megapixel still image capture with software interpolation
• 3-Megapixel sensor with Autofocus in a stylish webcam: get HD video quality and keep the image always sharp and focused.
• Unique easy clip option: for stable, secure and easy to attach to select HP monitors
• Tilt and Pan: easily adjust your webcam to let you show what you want while maintaining a stable connection to your monitor
• HP Instant Chat button: press one button to automatically launch your preferred Instant Messaging program* and your webcam controls (Magic-i)
• ArcSoft Magic-i: enhance your video conferencing experience with fun special effects. Magic-I also keeps all your webcam controls in one application and allows you save up to 5 user profiles so you are looking good wherever you use your webcam.
• Compatible with AIM, Windows Live Messenger, Skype, and Yahoo! Messenger.
• Certified high-speed USB 2.0: take full advantage of your broadband access and enjoy up to 30 frames per second for smooth and natural body motion.
• Integrated stereo microphone and plug and play USB connection for easy installation
• Privacy cover: slide the privacy cover when you don’t want to be seen. The colored shade helps you identify if the privacy cover is on or off.
• Comprehensive software included: manage your online chat with ArcSoft Magic-i, capture, edit and share short videos with Arcsoft VideoImpression and ArcSoft WebCam Companion, and edit and retouch photos with HP Photosmart Essential.

This Webcam is already on the market, and is definitely worth the money. The Autofocus is just amazing, and I know I’m not going to want to send this review unit back. The quality is very, very good… better than I had even expected.

What kind of Webcam do you use? Are you happy with it, or are you in the market for a new one?

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