Microsoft LifeCam HD-6000
Pros:
- capable of recording video in 720p high definition (1280 x 720px) at a full 30 frames per second
- small and compact - designed for use with laptop computers
- includes carrying case
- full 360 degree rotation
- shorter 3-foot cable is ideal for use on the go
- plug-and-play - works right out of the box
- built-in microphone with noise canceling technology
- affordable price point
Cons:
- auto-focus takes up to 8 seconds
- cheap glossy plastic body and plastic lens cover
- overly aggressive at auto-focusing
- no hardware encoder - takes up lots of CPU power to encode in full HD, requiring a powerful computer, draining battery while on the go