New Hard disk and Webcam

Bought a new hard disk and a webcam today!

I already have a 160 GB Maxtor hard disk, but I always wanted a second hard disk after I lost my previous hard disk in an ant attack. So, bought a 80 GB Seagate hard disk - 7200 RPM. Yet to install it. The idea is to make my Maxtor hard disk a pure storage volume and use this new one as a system disk. Also, it would be very convenient for me to plug out the 160GB maxtor whenever I want to! Moving data/music/videos etc would be much easier :)

I paid Rs. 2650 for the hard disk. (A 40 GB hard disk was available for Rs. 2350). Bought it from my local vendor. What say?

Also bought a Intex webcam. Its has a pretty decent feature set. Here are the key features… 350,000 pixels resolution(max. 500,000 pixels), the frame rate up to 30 fps 3X digital zoom function Adjustable lens for accurate image shooting Night view function without any daylight Automatically controls the brightness of night lights

Cost : Rs. 900. There was Logitech available too, and I was all set to buy it, but the vendor suggested that this has got better features and that he as got better feedback about Intex from the users. Let me see how good it is. Else, I think I will ask him for a replacement. BTW, logitech was priced at around Rs. 1100. Intex has some lights (6 LEDs), which are automatically lit up in low light conditions and are pretty bright.

Next I need to install Skype 2, which is out of beta and has video support!

12 comments | January 7th, 2006 at 04:51pm