Decent performance and a diminutive size make the MicroCam II a winner

An ideal digital video camera for beginners and casual users

It’s not a huge step forward, but at this price, it’s exceptional value for money for such good image quality.

It won’t blow you away with its quality, but it does provide a cheap alternative to the competition.

A good buy for anyone who can’t afford a professional security camera

A decent enough camera but overpriced and lacking features

Once you’ve figured out how to install it, this camera provides all the security options you’re likely to need at home or in the office

There’s not much point buying an infrared camera when the infrared function barely works.

A high performance security camera only let down by inadequate software

A small step up from the Creative Vista Pro, the Creative Webcam Live! offers users a basic digital video package suitable for messaging.

A cheap video security system with excellent image quality, although it is limited by its wireless range.

The Creative Ultra! Live for Notebooks is a well-built, durable webcam aimed at style-conscious laptop users. However, we look forward to future, more refined releases of the Creative software.