10-19-2008, 05:28 PM
Many laptops now have built in webcams, more than a few in the $500 range. If your friend would be upgrading in the not too distant future, it might be wiser to put the webcam money towards a new computer. Should be no compatibility problems with something built in. Vista needs considerable resources to run so, a somewhat larger outlay now should keep her up and running smoothly for a few years to come. Just something to consider.