An easy to use and capable webcam, although slightly expensive.

There's a lot to admire about the QuickCam Fusion. Logitech has introduced a great feature set and some interesting technologies. Sure, you'll have to pay a fair whack for the package, but quality doesn't come cheap.

The StarCam 370i is the perfect accompaniment for your desktop and essential if you want to set up live video streaming and webchatting.

Pan and tilt features coupled with a wide-angle lens help the Live! Motion appeal to experienced webcam users.

It’s a webcam inside a dog! Don’t expect high quality, but it does its job with a minimum of fuss.

If you’re a Mac user, the iSight is the only webcam you should be considering. It’s expensive, but in terms of quality and ease-of-use it’s a clear winner.

Creative’s Live! Effects WebCam is great for chatting with friends and family. However, some of the bundled effects are not practically useful.