Do webcams transmit sound?
Some webcams have built in microphones and others do not. Usually the packaging with specify “built in Microphone” or similar wording. If your webcam does not have a microphone, you can still webcam chat with audio using a regular microphone or headset on your computer. In fact, buying a headset is usually a better way to chat anyway, as the quality is better than most built-in microphones. Q: What makes a webcam worth $40 or $90 instead of $9.95 A: That is a hard question to answer, because I have bought many webcams under $10 before, and several $19.95 webcams that I have been very happy with. More costly “brand name” webcams will often react more quickly, especially when the light changes, but in my opinion, you should start with a cheap webcam and see if you like it before spending for a brand name that costs over $30. They are usually not significantly better. Some cheap webcams are very poor in low light situations like bedrooms, but not all. One of my best webcams is an IBM bran
