Various advantages: the attachment to the laptop is significantly more secure than in earlier models; it is much more difficult to lose the camera, even when pulling and turning the laptop upside down. Long cord, and the video is of high quality despite the dim lighting. Reviewers say things like, "...were just shocked by the quality of the video," which is a negative. To tell you the truth, I have no clue why I was spared this fate, and I have no clue why anyone else was. I wouldn't even go so far as to call a picture captured on Skype "good." You should be able to watch, the quality is around average. Absolutely, it's a step up from C210. However, it is a significant step down from the basic definition consumer Sony Handycam. Yes, and there is not much use in pursuing HD because. The quality in general does not meet expectations. The colors are nice, and I do not dispute that, but the picture is muddy... the difference is evident between 240p and 480p, but after 640*480, the only thing that changes is the aspect ratio; it does not get much clearer.
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