Video Audio Webcams Oh My

0 CommentsWednesday • June 29, 2011 • by Imei

I must be getting old. Every time there is a sale on my favorite things, I have to share it with you. Yet, I keep saying that I don’t really want to use my blog to sell you stuff. I guess that’s not exactly accurate. The truth is, I want all my friends to get in on good deals, and because people like my readers ask me what kind of set up I have at my home office, or where I get costume ideas, or what kind of makeup I wear, I get kind of tired of repeating myself over and over, “Go to my shop page on my blog.” I love tech gadgets [I really do]. When the latest and greatest is not value priced low enough for you, remind yourself to make a list of your true A/V needs, and start looking from there. For example, it sure is nice to have that HD camera on the iPhone4 (and the iPhone5 in September is supposed to be even better). But maybe you only need the camera, and not the other features. Perhaps that webcam you’ve been wanting to replace doesn’t need a better microphone because you already have one hooked up to your computer. Creative Labs has a sale going on that might just do the trick. I say, “Video, Audio, Webcams… oh my!”

How does a refurbished VADO 3rd generation for $49, in purple or red, sound to you? This camera is light, small enough to fit in your pocket, and has a port to attach to a standard tripod. It also takes still pictures, and has a handy click-to-release USB connector, making it easy to download your pictures to your computer. Oh, and did I mention, a bright color (or a bright slip case) makes sure you won’t lose this little camera in the bottom of your purse or man bag [I do that all the time while giving myself a mild heart attack]. Voila!

Don't, don't you want me? I'm a refurbished VADO 3rd generation camera, ready to hop in your pocket for $49.

Or a set of HS-400 headphones with boom microphone to listen your video’s audio or record your own audio (mine has taken a beating over the years while using Skype to talk to clients).

I already us a Logitech webcam with my Mac Mini to stream everything from my dance practice, martial arts class with Dee Estigoy, to whipping up something in the kitchen. But if you don’t have a webcam, Live! Cam Socialize HD Webcam for $19.99 is pretty hard to beat.

Why are these so inexpensive? Because they are refurbished. Refurbished can mean these items were returned new, returned and repaired, or were once replacements for a defective item and repaired. I know because i currently own a refurbished VADO 3rd generation, and it came with the original packaging, product code, and registration, just like a new item, only it’s refurbished. If the item you purchase is at least $25, you will also receive Creative Lab’s free shipping offer. The products are shiny, look like new, and other than the lack of sealed plastic on the outside of the box, it will be difficult to tell from an unused and unboxed item. This isn’t eBay or Craig’s List; it’s refurbished items form the retailer itself, often on overstocked items.

While I’m an affiliate for Creative Labs, this offer was not released to affiliates, so it’s yours to grab by clicking on the link. In the small print, the offer may not last long. I’m going to assume it will be long gone at the end of July 4, 2011, so take a look at your budget and your tech gadget needs.

BTW, there’s a couple of really cool sales going on at E.L.F. (eyes lips face) for those of you in the dance industry, and if you go to my shop page, you’ll see them there. I’m an E.L.F. affiliate, and I’m buying the same stuff (plus their fluffy eyelashes for stage).

Happy shopping!