I have a nice-and-small Microsoft LifeCam NX-6000 webcam, which works reasonably well (outside of the audio which I think has a faulty connection), but what really gets me is how warm it gets when it’s attached to my Tablet PC’s USB port and not in use.
The notebook is specifically designed for “Notebook Mobility” according to the Microsoft site, but the heat that the webcam generates makes me think it’s being a power hog. There’s no reason for the webcam to be hot when it’s not in use.
I went out this weekend to look for a replacement webcam, but there are so many I need to do some more research. I don’t want to replace one so-so camera with another.