Apple iSight review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Lara Luepke

Reviewed on: 25 August 2005

Tags: Apple, Apple iSight, LCD, setup, noise

We like:

Stylish design; flawless integration with iChat and iMovie; minimal setup required; great image and colour quality

We don't like:

Image settings such as focus, colour, brightness and contrast aren't adjustable; doesn't work with all instant-messaging applications; pricey

You might also need:

A Mac computer

CNET UK judgement:

With great image quality and integration, the Apple iSight is the best choice for Mac owners who use iChat, but it isn't ideal for users of other messaging clients

Full review:

The Apple iSight is hands down one of the best webcams we've seen. Its sleek style, great image quality, sensitive microphone and flawless integration with iChat and iMovie make it the perfect complement for any Mac computer. The iSight is more expensive than other webcams we've seen, but it's one of the few options for Mac users who use iChat and iMovie. If you need to use a messaging client other than AOL Instant Messenger or iChat, or if you need to video message with PC-based users, look at the Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks Pro, which, despite poorer image quality, is compatible with Macs and PCs and all video chat clients. Continue Reading...