DVD burner & webcam for eMac

Hi
I had a Lacie DVD drive for 18 months & it has just stopped working. Have tried another cable & another computer & no luck. So I have to get a new one as they don't repair them. I don't want to get another Lacie after this experience, so am looking for recommendations. We are looking at Sony at the moment.
I also want to get a webcam. Are there other options besides iSight? It seems like most on the market aren't compatible with a Mac.
Is there any difference between using a firewire vs USB for these devices?
Any help much appreciated as this is pretty new to me. Thanks

If you don't have a USB 2.0 eMac an External iSight camera would definitely be the best as it will probably have the best compatibility. They do sell for quite a lot on eBay though. You can often use firewire DV camera as webcams too etc..
It may be hard to find a USB 1.1 compatible Mac webcam . There are a bunch of webcams that will work well on USB 2 ports though, The Xbox Live Vision is a good and cheap option.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XboxLive_Vision#PCcompatibility (Provided you are using OS X 10.4.9 or later which by the looks of your signature you are),
Also suits the style of an eMac :P.
Good Luck!

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