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    Is anyone else's webcam terrible? Satori P170HM

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by DruePhoenix, Nov 28, 2012.

  1. DruePhoenix

    DruePhoenix Notebook Consultant

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    The image my webcam displays is insanely dark on my Malibal P170HM.

    I've had it for some time now, never really bothered with the cam before. The drivers all seem to be properly installed and up-to-date. Is it useless, is there a fix, or did I get a bad one.?
     
    DruePhoenix, Nov 28, 2012
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  2. Support.3@XOTIC PC

    Support.3@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    This is common with the web cams. The only way to get a better one would be an external. You didnt get a bad one, unless its really really bad which can only be know by seeing it or sending it in for service.
     
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  3. Prostar Computer

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    As mentioned, the only way to know for sure if you got a lemon is to have it inspected. :( You might be able to tweak the brightness/contrast settings via software configurations, but you're still subjected to the lens quality and ISO performance.
     
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