Overall, though, Connectix's software offers better options than before. Kodak's DVC 300 is a camera slightly ahead of its time. Its USB connector promises faster data transfers and the ability to plug multiple peripherals into a single port. However, today the USB-only approach is more of a hassle than a help. Windows 95 version OSR 2.1, which has the USB supplement.
Many new systems come with a USB port-it looks like a flat phone jack.
However, only the very latest systems include the USB supplement to Windows 95. If you pass the USB test, the Kodak DVC 300 isn't bad. It has a detachable base and a button for handheld picture-taking. Its PictureWorks image-editing software has a simple interface but lacks toolbar options. You also have to adjust the camera's color before you get started, and its video-frame rates appeared slower than the Connectix's, despite its speedy USB connection.