Today’s Deal: 720p HP Webcam HD-3110 for $42.29

Using your laptop’s built-in webcam for face-to-face calls or video blogs is a little like pulling out a butter knife at a cook-off. Sure, it could get the job done but it probably won’t do it with efficiency. Upgrade your audio/visual utensils by getting a peripheral web camera with pixel proficiency.

The HP Webcam HD-3110 — a lightweight, well-built, clip-on camera with a 720p sensor — is a good option. It’s available for $42.28 via HermanStreet.com right now. 

Here’s what we like about this visual cutlery:

• Captures video at a maximum resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels
• Captures still shots at up 5.7-megapixels
• Includes adaptive lighting tech that changes settings auto-magically based on local light conditions
• That sturdy-looking monitor clip
• Hard quick-launch buttons for the instant message, photo and video software of your choosing.
• A directional microphone that filters out background noise to improve incoming audio

Need a new blade in your video-capturing knife block? Check out the HD-3110 at HermanStreet.com.

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