Chromebook for Webcamming
So....I might be getting a chromebook ...Samsung for my birthday, and I'm wondering could I use it to webcam with... Can it handle it... Like not slowdown my feed.. I would only be Webcamming with it if it did work, btw I work on Lj. I use a desktop computer right now but it is a family computer and I've been wanting to renovate my upstairs area into my official Webcamming room and I can't do that with a desktop computer.
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I use the samsung chromebook for webcamming. It's def not the best thing to use, but you will still make money using it. You won't be able to do skype shows on your chromebook because skype isn't in the app store. If you're looking to download certain programs like manycams, you won't be able to. The only programs you can download are in the chrome app store. I work for streamate and I don't have any problems with my chromebook while camming. It will def get the job. Of course I use a webcam instead of the one the chromebook provides because most laptop cams are shit lol!
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Thanks for the info, I will have my own webcam .i don't do Skype shows yet or split cam programs, but they do have a Lj software program we have to download to stream better, if not we can stream directly from internet browser, but I would rather use the software if I could.
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I would not use a chromebook for webcamming. They don't use an operating system that is compatible with what you will need, it is a Google Chrome based OS, good for browsing the web, using Google Docs, Google Drive, stuff like that. You won't be able to download the software for LJ, and I doubt you will be able to use the software for the webcam you get. They are cheaper than most Windows based computers but the reason why is because you can't use them like a regular computer. Please rethink your decision, if it is the cost you are worried about then buy a refurbished computer.
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Thanks for the input, those are all questions I will have to ask when I go shopping, I really could stream directly just using the web without the Lj program... But they always insist on using there Lj program to stream saying it places you higher on pages... When really I'm still in the same spot vice versa.... But now I'm worried about getting my webcam hooked up to it since I have to have an HD cam to avoid payout deductions and lower placement... Lots to think about...
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Thanks for the input, those are all questions I will have to ask when I go shopping, I really could stream directly just using the web without the Lj program... But they always insist on using there Lj program to stream saying it places you higher on pages... When really I'm still in the same spot vice versa.... But now I'm worried about getting my webcam hooked up to it since I have to have an HD cam to avoid payout deductions and lower placement... Lots to think about...
Yea I really don't think you will be able to download the software for your webcam. I could be wrong, I had an Acer Chromebook that I picked up in an emergency for $200 at WalMart a while back. 3 months later my charger port stopped working completely so that was bullsh*t. I know on that one I could not download anything software wise, I had to get it from the Chrome store and if it wasn't available there then o well. There was no CD drive either - not sure if the model you are looking at would have one or if they have improved them any in the one you are looking at. Probably best to ask the sales people about it where you are going to buy it just incase but I still don't recommend any Chromebook for camming, especially on a site that is so anal about your stream quality.
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I was thinking about getting a chromebook and using it for chaturbate and school work mainly so no software needed, but I'm still on the fence.