So, AFAIK, we have 3 types of cameras here: 1. Built-in cameras on high-end models (Need more data) 2. The older CY-STC1100 with USB VID/PID = 04E8:2058 3.

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The newer VG-STC2000/XS using the MAX64380 chip, with 128MB and BT656 sensor, with VID/PID = 04E8:2059 Data on the Max64380 doesn't seem to exist, which make me believe its just false info from Samsung. More likely is that they use the as shown here: Probably the built-in cameras are much simpler (and cheaper) than the add-on ones.

I suggest we collect more data on these. Anyone with such a TV set are recommended to post their findings here. In addition I think that if you have a more modern/advanced and similar camera, you may be able to reprogram its USB VID/PID to one of the above and see what happens. If you have a working (non-samsung) web-camera for your TV, please post any or all of the following (whichever you feel comfortable with.) 1. You could connect the camera to a windows or linux box and post the output from (windows) or the 'lsusb' command in linux. If you are brave you could try to open the camera box and take some pictures of the electronics inside.

Especially close-ups of the chips. Provide any additional info, like driver files, FCC codes, manuals etc. If you have root access to your TV, you could post the output of 'lsmod', 'lsusb' and 'dmesg', after having connected and activated the camera.

Received within a couple of days of ordering. Connected it to the USB on the back of the telly (Samsung 6500 series) and hooked it over the top. Switched the telly on, started Skype and the device was recognised and started functioning instantly. I am told by people that I've 'skyped' that the picture is crisp and clear---better than the webcam on my laptop.

Ergonomically, the webcam is very good. It has two hinges in it's design and could if desired, be stood on any flat surface. It is perfectly shaped to sit on the top of the telly and is angled by means of adjusting the two hinges. All in all, a very good product.

Pity that Samsung don't supply it as part of the TV package. Morphvox pro 4.4.71 serial key. But that is another subject. Hooked it up and worked straight away on a PS51E550 with skype.

For £70, the picture quality is disappointing and the camera + lens are small and basic with no zoom functionality. An equivalent spec PC webcam would cost about £20 and for £70 you could get a full HD PC webcam with zoom capabilities. In this case only this model is compatible with Samsung TV's, so you have no choice but to pay the 'premium' set by the manufacturer (unless you want to wait for the possibility that a 3rd party manufacturer will bring out a compatible equivalent). On a positive note, Amazon have the most competitive price for this product from my research, with other retailers charging upto the RRP of £129. It is also more fun chatting to your friends and family on a 51inch screen while lounging on the sofa than sat in your spare room squatted in front of a PC monitor or laptop screen.

Overall, a low OK to disappointing in my experience but it will get plenty of use. Hooked it up and worked straight away on a PS51E550 with skype. For £70, the picture quality is disappointing and the camera + lens are small and basic with no zoom functionality. An equivalent spec PC webcam would cost about £20 and for £70 you could get a full HD PC webcam with zoom capabilities.