Argh.
Aug 12, 2007 A couple of days ago I signed up for Skype -- very cool. Mostly, I wanted to do the whole video-chat thing with Marissa's godmomma, and with my BFF and her kids. I got my webcam and headset, and am all jazzed about it, and offered to set GM (godmomma) up with a webcam and headset too.
So. She has a Mac.
Yeah.
I've searched high and low, and all I seem to be able to come up with is a million dollar camera that will webcam it up, and wax your floors, too. I'm not THAT generous. I just want a little somethin' somethin' that will show us a damn video -- it doesn't have to have night-vision capability, for shit's sake.
So, Skype has this cheap little set on their site, and really? I wanted to avoid it. The headset is $17, and the webcam? $3. Yeah, that's too cheap, even for me. But the best part is when I'm re-reading through the "Compatibility Information" where it says:
Compatibility Information:
- Works on Windows® systems
- Compatible with Microsoft® Windows XP
- MAC compatibility
- Skype software (www.skype.com) or as supplied on CD-ROM
- Vista 32 bit
- 200 MB disk space
- PC with sound card and 2 x 3.5mm jack plug sockets
- Not Mac compatible
- Broadband Internet Connection
Um. Really? Well, WHICH IS IT? Granted, it looks like something the kids made with a Dixie cup in arts and crafts class, but WILL IT WORK WITH A MAC?
I sent them a message. We'll see if they reply.
Any Mac users out there have any suggestions?
Reader Comments (4)
You could buy GM a new iMac or a MacBook. They come with webcams already fitted. Might cost a little more than 20 bucks though. Or she could come here and borrow my MacBook while I use the iMac. Having 2 webcams and not actually using them starts to look greedy after a while.
I have a MacBook Pro...and it came with a built in camera. I know that's very helpful to you.
I love that they can't decide if it is compatible with a Mac.
What about a Logitech QuickCam?
Dood. GM so agrees with Sarah,. Sarah is obviously a very smart and capable woman who has BRILLIANT ideas. Yep, I said it... BRILLIANT ideas. Snap.