How can I tell if my desktop has a built in webcam and microphone?

geek84

Hi Folks

I recently bought a Packard Bell ixtreme M3720 desktop. How can I find out if it has a built in webcam and a microphone?

Thanks

HereToday

It doesn't.

bsms1147

Webcams aren't hidden.

They're built in to many screens, not the desktop itself, and would be visible on the top edge of the bezel, often in the centre, as a small, black lens about 3-4mm in diameter.

If it has one you will see it, though seeing the post above mine, chances are yours doesn't have one.

You can buy them for around £5 if you need one.

geek84

Hi Folks

Thanks for your replies.
No I can't see it, so it probably means I would probably have to buy a new one. What about the microphone?

imho

Have a look in the £1 shop for headphones with a microphone attached .

HereToday

Examples here

Most Webcams have built-in microphones.

tom15387202

Feds are watching you right now.

shaun_from_Africa

tom15387202 wrote: »

Feds are watching you right now.

They are only watching me if their technology allows them to see through a piece of black insulation tape that covers the webcam on my laptop!

tom15387202

They have had the technology to look through black insulation tape for a few years now - even electricians aren't safe!

geek84

Thanks for your replies, folks.

I presume it would be cheaper to buy a webcam with a built in microphone than buying it separately.

WTFH

geek84 wrote: »

Thanks for your replies, folks.

I presume it would be cheaper to buy a webcam with a built in microphone than buying it separately.

If you don't have speakers for your desktop, you would be better to buy a webcam and a cheap headset, e.g.
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/034383.htm

edit, change that, same item half the price:
http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/trust-webcam-headset-a93kk