Documentation is minimal but adequate. The Philips Vesta Pro PCVC680K may not have a memorable name, but it is the only model we tested with a built-in microphone. Its base, which looks like a pair of clown feet, doesn't afford easy positioning. But the camera does have a threaded tripod hole and a handy desktop tripod for better control. The package includes a diverse bundle of programs, but the printed manuals are weak.
Image quality is generally satisfactory, though pictures have a slightly brown tint.
One of the most expensive in the group, the 3Com HomeConnect PC Digital Web Cam functions well in low light. Colors are automatically adjusted, however, leading to inconsistent portrayal. A large software bundle rounds out the offering. The camera also has a composite video input. Image quality is excellent but showed more posterization than the others tested.