[Lenovo Canada] Lenovo 300 FHD WebCam - $38.94 + F/S with coupon (possible further discounts?)

Dec 2nd, 2020 12:47 am

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TheSlav [OP]: Deal Fanatic; Mar 17, 2006; 6041 posts; 4663 upvotes

Dec 2nd, 2020 12:47 am

[Lenovo Canada] Lenovo 300 FHD WebCam - $38.94 + F/S with coupon (possible further discounts?)

Deal Link:: https://www.lenovo.com/ca/en/accessorie ... GXC1B34793
Price:: $38.94
Retailer:: Lenovo Canada

Well folks, I’m back with another Lenovo webcam deal I found, like the last one!

This webcam seems like it’s a new camera just released, could be wrong about that though.

eCoupon code: EXTRAFIVE

I checked if it’s cheap with the EPP and it’s apparently not, it’s showing $46 when you log in with EPP lol. I guess they caught on with people doubling down with discounts. People still might have other discounts with their work.

Don’t forget Rakuten has 12% for Lenovo Canada back in cash!

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Dec 2nd, 2020 12:53 am

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EugW: Deal Expert; Mar 23, 2009; 22082 posts; 8483 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 2nd, 2020 12:53 am

So, what's the difference between this and the Essential?

Too bad my Essential I just got wasn't this colour, since it would then match my aluminum Apple Cinema HD Display much better.

Dec 2nd, 2020 12:54 am

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AlphaCentauri: Sr. Member; Dec 26, 2017; 926 posts; 1364 upvotes

Dec 2nd, 2020 12:54 am

The specs look very similar to the black essential fhd webcam which was posted here in late October. Any indication of what the difference is beyond the colour?

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Dec 2nd, 2020 12:55 am

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TheSlav [OP]: Deal Fanatic; Mar 17, 2006; 6041 posts; 4663 upvotes

Dec 2nd, 2020 12:55 am

EugW wrote: ↑ So, what's the difference between this and the Essential?

Too bad my Essential I just got wasn't this colour, since it would then match my aluminum Apple Cinema HD Display much better.

Haven’t tried to compare them, I didn’t buy a webcam myself. I just like posting deals for people sometimes lol.

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Dec 2nd, 2020 12:58 am

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EugW: Deal Expert; Mar 23, 2009; 22082 posts; 8483 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 2nd, 2020 12:58 am

Hmm... The descriptions on their web pages are 100% identical. And the design is also identical. The only things I can see that are different are the name and colour.

Dec 2nd, 2020 1:01 am

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krazynuck: Deal Addict; May 31, 2006; 1538 posts; 421 upvotes; Richmond, BC

Dec 2nd, 2020 1:01 am

I just got it in the mail today from the previous post... It took one month, shipped via ups and came from China directly.

I tested it today and at least i can finally use it for zoom over my remote desktop for work. Quality seems ok, but i don't feel it's 1080p...still better than the laptop cam.

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Dec 2nd, 2020 1:05 am

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CapitanArroz: Newbie; Nov 24, 2016; 30 posts; 44 upvotes

Dec 2nd, 2020 1:05 am

From my experience, the Essential and the 300 are the same webcam.

I actually received my order from Lenovo today; I ordered the Essential from the previous RFD thread a few weeks back. When I unboxed the webcam, the title of the instructions showed Lenovo 300 FHD lol.

Quality wise, it's what I expect from a sub 40$ webcam. Haven't played with it too much, but the picture is slightly grainy when I turned it on.

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Dec 2nd, 2020 1:14 am

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EugW: Deal Expert; Mar 23, 2009; 22082 posts; 8483 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 2nd, 2020 1:14 am

CapitanArroz wrote: ↑ From my experience, the Essential and the 300 are the same webcam.

I actually received my order from Lenovo today; I ordered the Essential from the previous RFD thread a few weeks back. When I unboxed the webcam, the title of the instructions showed Lenovo 300 FHD lol.

Quality wise, it's what I expect from a sub 40$ webcam. Haven't played with it too much, but the picture is slightly grainy when I turned it on.

Yes, my instructions for the Essential say both 300 and Essential.

BTW, does anyone what is the "cloud grey" colour? Is it kind of silver? Or is just off-white/grey?

Dec 2nd, 2020 1:33 am

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qwerty17327: Member; Sep 20, 2011; 473 posts; 2233 upvotes; Centre of the Univer…

Dec 2nd, 2020 1:33 am

The privacy shutter looks a little awkward or is it just me? Feels like it would get stuck while moving.

Dec 2nd, 2020 1:51 am

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sleepyguy: Deal Fanatic; Jun 11, 2001; 9475 posts; 1608 upvotes

Dec 2nd, 2020 1:51 am

Privacy shutter lol... make it sound like it's advanced or something. I just use some painters tape haha.

qwerty17327 wrote: ↑ The privacy shutter looks a little awkward or is it just me? Feels like it would get stuck while moving.

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Dec 2nd, 2020 2:04 am

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Rishi: Deal Addict; Jul 22, 2008; 1733 posts; 521 upvotes

Dec 2nd, 2020 2:04 am

krazynuck wrote: ↑ I just got it in the mail today from the previous post... It took one month, shipped via ups and came from China directly.

I tested it today and at least i can finally use it for zoom over my remote desktop for work. Quality seems ok, but i don't feel it's 1080p...still better than the laptop cam.

Still waiting on the Essential from the previous deal... it's with UPS and I'm hoping to have it for a video job interview on Thursday.

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Dec 2nd, 2020 3:56 am

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Coastax: Jr. Member; Nov 22, 2020; 148 posts; 287 upvotes

Dec 2nd, 2020 3:56 am

Rishi wrote: ↑ Still waiting on the Essential from the previous deal... it's with UPS and I'm hoping to have it for a video job interview on Thursday.

Good luck to you, but I know there should be some apps that can allow you to use your phone as camera input, in case your camera can't arrive in time.

Dec 2nd, 2020 7:07 am

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thatmatt22: Sr. Member; May 19, 2010; 568 posts; 251 upvotes; Guelph

Dec 2nd, 2020 7:07 am

Deal dead? I see it at 56.99

Dec 2nd, 2020 7:45 am

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davext: Sr. Member; May 20, 2003; 611 posts; 406 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 2nd, 2020 7:45 am

I just got my Essential yesterday. Is there any software that can adjust the settings of the camera? Looks very yellow and also shows a wider viewing angle than I’d like. The camera app in windows is very limited

Dec 2nd, 2020 7:55 am

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Mikus007: Member; Mar 8, 2009; 387 posts; 941 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 2nd, 2020 7:55 am

krazynuck wrote: ↑ I just got it in the mail today from the previous post... It took one month, shipped via ups and came from China directly.

I tested it today and at least i can finally use it for zoom over my remote desktop for work. Quality seems ok, but i don't feel it's 1080p...still better than the laptop cam.

Pretty much my exact experience. Overall for the price I am very happy with it - nice not to have to hunch over my laptop anymore.

Dec 2nd, 2020 7:57 am

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TheSlav [OP]: Deal Fanatic; Mar 17, 2006; 6041 posts; 4663 upvotes

Dec 2nd, 2020 7:57 am

thatmatt22 wrote: ↑ Deal dead? I see it at 56.99

Looks like it, wish I saw it earlier on Monday. It did have the “Door Buster” label, and now it says “New Arrival” so I gues it was a sale price for Boxing week/Cyber Monday.

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Dec 2nd, 2020 8:26 am

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ormefocus2: Member; Sep 4, 2010; 474 posts; 232 upvotes; Brampton

Dec 2nd, 2020 8:26 am

Got yesterday too. Better, but not much than a logitech C270. Will stick with the C270, sell this one.

Dec 2nd, 2020 11:58 am

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Stormfather: Deal Addict; Aug 13, 2007; 4986 posts; 1197 upvotes; GTA

Dec 2nd, 2020 11:58 am

Still a decent deal at regular price? With Rakuten and the 5% off code, it comes out to $48.xx.

Dec 2nd, 2020 3:37 pm

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EugW: Deal Expert; Mar 23, 2009; 22082 posts; 8483 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 2nd, 2020 3:37 pm

Kherani wrote: ↑ Still a decent deal at regular price? With Rakuten and the 5% off code, it comes out to $48.xx.

I'd say it's nothing special at $50. I paid $37.xx plus tax, and at that price it's a reasonable deal. (I got the black "Essential" one, which appears to be the same hardware.)