Creative Labs VF0040 WebCam Instant - Skype Edition

Creative WebCam Instant - Skype Edition is the perfect choice to access the revolutionary world of free Internet communication. WebCam Instant is the Skype-certified webcam solution that not only allows friends and family to talk, but also see each other over clear crisp video. Included is a high performance headset with integrated boom microphone to ensure the very best audio quality. Also included is a separate hands-free microphone for multi-party conferencing. This webcam can capture video at 352x288 running at a full 30 frames per second, and snaps photos at up to 640x480 (VGA) by software interpolation. The webcam's versatile base enables it to be positioned almost anywhere and the USB connection makes installation quick and easy. 352x288 (CIF) CMOS sensor for Video capture at up to 352x288 resolution and Still image capture at up to 640x480 resolution (software enhanced) Connect to PC through USB 1.1 interface (USB 2.0 compatible) Comes with Creative WebCam Instant - Skype Edition with attached USB cable; Creative headset with integrated microphone; Hands-free microphone Creative 1-Year Limited Warranty

Does work on Vista (Mr. R. Mcdermid, 2008-04-27)

I can confirm it works fine on Vista... It was installed on XP, then I upgraded to Vista. When I plugger the webcam back in, it went trough the "find new drivers" bit, then showed at working OK.

Actually, it works just fine in Vista (shonali, houston,texas, 2008-01-25)

It works just fine in Vista, contrary to what I read here and in other places on the Internet. Installing the drive under Vista wasn't as straightforward as it might have been though. Here's how I did it: plug the Creative VF-0040 Webcam Instant into your PC. Vista will ask you to search the Internet for drivers -- let it do this. It'll search for a while and finally end up asking you to put the driver CD in the drive. Do this too. After that, you should get a message saying that the driver was successfully installed.

I've tested it in the Creative WebCam Center application and in Skype -- worked fine in both places.

I can't say much else about the WebCam because I did all of this for a friend, but it hopefully clears up the misconception that it does not work under Vista.

***windows vista users beware*** (V. Ly, Houston, TX USA, 2007-09-25)

i gave the creative lab webcam instant one star, not based on its performance, but on its compatability with my operating system. i contacted creative lab and there are no current plans on developing any drivers for windows vista. i'm upset, considering that vista is such a widely used operating system. i haven't actually used the product, nonetheless, it shall receive a one-star rating based on the companies insensitivity.