[DM-MUG] Pizmo and iSight

[AB]

Here's a list of various sources to check for Mac Compatible cameras. 

http://webcam-osx.sourceforge.net/cameras/index.php
http://www.nextag.com/web-cam-for-mac/search-html


Camera to use with Skype on Mac
We get asked quite a lot what webcams and drivers work on Mac. Apple iSight, Philips SPC900NC and
Logitech QuickCam Pro 4000 are pretty safe bets. Loads of other cameras work as well as long as
you’ve downloaded a driver from http://webcam-osx.sourceforge.net. 
more links for older mac products and parts 

www.macofalltrades.com 
http://www.midwestmac.com/index.html
www.lowendmac.com
http://macwindows.com
http://www.powermax.com

I thought a new iSight model has been released and on the market.

~Angela.
 Software Specialist, www.compusa.com 
 Designer, anastasia_prittee at yahoo.com 
 Apple Product Professional 



--- CW Smith <cwsmith7 at gmail.com> wrote:

> >
> > I have (inherited) a pizmo (Powerbook G3 Firewire).
> >
> 
> The Pismo (official spelling) is a great machine. Wish I had one myself, but
> I'll just have to make do with my Lombard (PowerBook G3 with USB/SCSI). (And
> my iBook G4 ... And my PowerMac G5 ... And my "Gigabit" PowerMac G4 ... And
> my "Blue & White" PowerMac G3 ... And my four G3 iMacs ...)
> 
> However, the screen does not come on. I suspect that the previous user
> > installed additional RAM and did not protect from static, etc. Question:
> > good  source for parts up to mother board? Haddock is second choice as I can
> > install hardware. Tried to put into target mode without success.
> >
> 
> You can try applefritter.com or macswap.org -- both require a free
> "membership" but both are excellent sources of used parts and
> troubleshooting information. You might also try ifixit.com -- although they
> tend to be fairly expensive.
> 
> I could probably try getting parts for a Pismo through Apple directly, but I
> have a feeling the cost would be prohibitive. I could also try a couple of
> our third-party wholesalers. Let me know what you need.
> 
> You will need a set of jeweler's precision screwdrivers (both slotted and
> Phillips), and a set of Torx screwdrivers: particularly T8 and possibly T6
> and T10. You can get a Torx set, or individual Torx screwdrivers, at Sears'
> hardware department. An "MOS" (Magnet On a Stick), from your local AutoZone,
> is also very useful, as are a voltmeter and a set of "dental picks," which
> I've found both at Menards and at WalMart.
> 
> Secondly, looking for iSight camera, it is no longer on the Apple list and I
> > am not comfortable with eBay. I wondered if anyone had one (for sale) and no
> > longer needs it because the new Mac has the camera built in.
> >
> 
> Bill, if you can find a good source (other than eBay) for an iSight camera,
> please let *me* know. I had planned to use whatever Christmas money I
> received last Christmas to buy a pair for my wife and myself. On December
> 11, Apple pretty much changed my plans for me by discontinuing the iSight.
> 
> What's further frustrating that Apple hasn't offered any new product to
> replace it. Sure, it's fine and good that the iMacs, MacBooks and MacBook
> Pros have iSight built in, but what about those that purchase new Mac minis
> and Mac Pros? Or us poor slobs whose Macs are over 18 months old?
> 
> What I settled on instead is the IceCam (USB webcam for Mac & PC) by
> Macally. It tends to run about $30 on amazon.com (although you might have to
> go through a third-party seller). I'll even see whether I can manage to get
> one through one of our suppliers (couldn't last time I checked, but you
> never know).
> 
> I keep one in my laptop bag to use with my iBook G4, and my wife keeps hers
> connected to her iBook G3 (700 MHz). Not quite as fast or as sharp as an
> iSight, but it works great with iChat, QuickTime Pro, and Adobe
> Premiere. Feel free to stop by and I'll show you my IceCam, so you can
> decide whether this would be an option for you.
> 
> Peace,
> CW
> 
> -- 
> >
> Curt (CW) Smith
> Musician, Composer, Producer, Technician
> 
> Personal: cwsmith7 at gmail.com
> Technical: cw at gohaddock.com
> Musical: cwsmith at spymac.com



       
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