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Computer Help and Support

CaliforniaPeggy

(151,892 posts) Mon Apr 6, 2020, 01:01 AM Apr 2020

I need suggestions!

I want to buy a 24" monitor to hook up to my Dell computer.

The monitor needs to have a webcam and a microphone.

I am using Zoom on my laptop but I want to use it on my desktop instead.

TIA!

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I need suggestions! (Original Post) CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2020 OP

Aren't many monitors with camera and mike, but you can get a nice camera with a built in mike... TreasonousBastard Apr 2020 #1

yep a plug in cam with mic or plug in mic and separate plug in cam nt msongs Apr 2020 #2

Thanks so much--that's very helpful. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2020 #3

TreasonousBastard

(43,049 posts)

1. Aren't many monitors with camera and mike, but you can get a nice camera with a built in mike...

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Original post)

Mon Apr 6, 2020, 01:28 AM

Apr 2020

for under 30 bucks. Yeah, I know, so much work clipping it to the monitor, but if one part fails you can still use the other part. And upgrades are easier.

And... you don't have to worry about leaving the camera on...

I had a Logitech camera that worked just great on Zoom. Lost that camera in a move, so picked up a no-name one for 10 bucks. Not as nice as the Logitech but it works.

msongs

(70,091 posts)

2. yep a plug in cam with mic or plug in mic and separate plug in cam nt

Reply to TreasonousBastard (Reply #1)

Mon Apr 6, 2020, 01:36 AM

Apr 2020

CaliforniaPeggy

(151,892 posts)

3. Thanks so much--that's very helpful.

Reply to TreasonousBastard (Reply #1)

Mon Apr 6, 2020, 09:51 AM

Apr 2020

This is just the kind of information I was looking for!

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