So, I went and spent $80 on a new cam. It's a real piece of work too... high quality optics, and some kick ass software to boot. I came upon a problem when trying to get some of the "next gen" software to work however, and I don't know if it can be solved.
I couldn't get it to work the first time, so I re-booted... twice to no avail. Next, I re-installed the software, making sure to get all the settings just right. After that... I still met with no success, so I went and ensured all of my video card drivers were up to date. They were not, but they are now. And in a fit of desperation... I did what every geek should always know to do right away.... I checked the system requirements.
Drat! foiled in my dastardly plan by a processor that is too slow. I need at least a P4 that's running @ 2.3GHz... I've got a P Celeron... running at a little over half that. I have a fairly common laptop computer however... perhaps there is a processor to fit the chipset of a Toshiba Satellite M35X series out there waiting for me that will do the job. Come to me oh much needed processor! I long to feel your Micro technological glory!
Ken