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    HP 8530P with webcam?

    Discussion in 'HP Business Class Notebooks' started by johnny89, Feb 7, 2012.

  1. johnny89

    johnny89 Notebook Evangelist

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    As far as I know the 8530P doesn't come with a built in webcam. I was wondering if there was any way to install one that I saw for sale on eBay?
     
    johnny89, Feb 7, 2012
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    hbootz Notebook Consultant

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    I´m pretty sure, that my 8530p has a Webcam...
     
    hbootz, Feb 7, 2012
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    Yeah, that's the thing. There are some with the webcam and some without. The one that I am looking to buy doesn't have one so I was wondering if there was any way to install one on to the screen bezel.
     
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    Anyone?

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    johnny89, Feb 13, 2012
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    You might consider getting a clip-on USB model webcam.

    I'm using a Logitech C905. It is tiny, clips on the top of my laptop's bezel, and it only cost $28 on eBay. Has a great Carl Zeiss glass lens, and it works flawlessly in Windows/Skype.

    This was science-fiction technology a couple of decades ago. Now, I make routine long-distance video calls, for free, on Skype! Wow.

    Also, with the clip on model, it is harder to forget it is on--and maybe answer the phone in an embarrassing state of attire. ;)
     
    boxman, Feb 23, 2012
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