Dlink DCS900

Pros: Inexpensive Internet camera solution; cheapest streaming video on the market.

Cons: Somewhat difficult setup; very slow response to configuration changes.

The Bottom Line: Best low-cost Internet camera

Review: This camera has been around a while, and I have been using it (actually a pair of them) for a year and a half, and there still isn't anything better for the price. In short, this humble camera is a real breakthrough. Since it's still selling well after ...

Pros: Sturdy swivel stand, bundled software, easy to install

Cons: somewhat grainy picture, crashes windows 2000 if disconnected, no optical zoom

The Bottom Line: Great camera for the price. Easy install, bundled software, adequate image.

Review: Setup was a breeze - I had to basically hook up the camera to a PC and run the installation disc which installs the control software and you assign the camera's IP address. Then the camera can be placed on the network. The software is easy to operate - ...

Pros: view only on local network, wonderful tech support if you have all dlink hardware

Cons: doesn't work as described, no support if you don't use all dlink hardware

Review: I have two of these, the DCS-900 and at work we're using the wireless version. Both of them are impossible to get to work over the internet. Over the network is easy, but trying to view it remotely is difficult unless you know exactly what you're ...