Logitech QuickCam Ultra Vision

This is one of the bulkiest webcams we’ve tested in recent memory (3.8 x 1.5 x 1.techtreak.com/img/logitech_221521.jpg5 inches), but it makes up for its monster size by shooting extremely clean video. The menu bar is simple and user-friendly, and for those who eschew the mouse, buttons on both sides of the cam itself yield instant snapshots. Its 75-degree wide-angle lens makes sure you stay in the frame. —Lisa Katayama

$130, www.logitech.com

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