cheap - driver problems
06/23/2007
This review is from: SABRENT SBT-WCCK USB 2.0 USB Color Web Camera with Built-in Audio Microphone
Pros:
Very inexpensive. Works OK for something this cheap, however....
Cons:
The bundled drivers on the included CD are buggy. Original drivers give acceptable picture quality, however they are VERY UNSTABLE. They may work for awhile without problem, but you will eventually suffer a serious system crash. You will get the BSOD, then Windows will restart. After reboot, XP will state that it has recovered from a serious system crash. If you send a report to Microsoft, you get a webpage suggesting a new driver. The new driver version (SPCA561.sys by Sunplus Tech Co, Ltd.) offers stability, however the image quality is no longer acceptable. It looks all green like nightvision, and it cannot be corrected with any adjustment to the software. Furthermore, the new software is also buggy. Changing the color correction setting inverts the image to upside-down.
What's worse? Sabrent doesn't seem to offer any driver newer that what was included on the CD.
Buy something from a more reputable brand. Your 10 bucks will be wasted on this product.
Overall Review:
If it weren't for the very poor driver support, I might actually give this a good rating. Frankly, giving two eggs is incredibly generous.
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- Arlin N.
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