What do I need to set up a camera on two computers in different states

[flamin lib]

so I can see the person on the other end while conversing with them?

Or is there a web based solution for this?

Daughter is going on extended stay in another state and I want her 6 year old to be able to see and talk to her regularly. I'll be keeping the grand kids while they are in school.

[sam sarrha]

1. i ordered a camera with sound from Amazon.com.. free shipping 0ver $25

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=computer+camera&x=11&y=17

this is the one i got,
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-68A-00001-LifeCam-VX-3000/dp/B000EVM5DK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1213226354&sr=1-1

this picture is sooo good.. just amazing, unit comes with instructions and software, clips to top of monitor, or has a stand, hand held.. you can make little movies and send them email to other family
http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-media/product-gallery/B000EVM5DK/ref=cm_ciu_pdp_images_2?ie=UTF8&index=2

[flamin lib]

4. Thanks for the links and the advice. This looks very do-able.

[sam sarrha]

2. mine has a feature in microsoft lifecam, click help..there is a feature on the windows live messenge...

you click an icon on their Messenger pop-up and it sends your video.. my 3000 is pretty clear, the lighting isn't too good here in the basement. the camers program has a lot of adjustments.. a lot

put the software in first then plug in the USB.. really simple. i like simple

[flamin lib]

5. Thanks for the help, the lifecam seems like a good option. nt

[Hokie]

3. Skype is worth a look also

Skype has the best voice quality and now supports video.

http://www.skype.com/download/skype/windows/

[flamin lib]

6. I'm checking into Skype now. This is all looking a lot simpler and less expensive

than I thought.

[Hokie]

7. Please report back and let us know how it works out.