The cam delivers just in low light environment respectable video images. Should frequencies before valuation of monitor mounting, video resolution and closer examination of the peculiarities of the LifeCam (stand can be flexibly bend), the computing power of their PC, the bandwidth of its internet connection (both the max. Possible resolution reduce) the supplied software and the crude logic of Skype settings (the preview images do not correspond to the later video resolution) familiarize. Skype aims to promote the company Logitech sales (sets for HD resolutions officially their products ahead), but you can also chat with the product discussed here in HD quality via Skype (video). Just before Skype Start once install, start and configure as desired the MS program 'Microsoft LifeCam'. Forget the video settings in the Skype options!