Web cameras, or webcams have greatly improved over the years in order to cope with the demanding internet users, and the development of webcam dependant conferencing, and messengers. MSN, Yahoo, and aim, for example now all have the capability of video and audio conferencing. Webcams are now improved to produce a high quality picture at low prices. For only 10$, you can purchase a webcam that will last for years. Many new webcams now come with a built in microphone, and also night lights if you are using it without any lights in the room. Webcams are now also attached or built into all modern laptops over the screen. this way, you dont need to go to all the trouble of setting it up all the time, because its built in!