IChat and non-Apple built in cameras

Hello,
I am thinking about purchasing a new Mac Mini for my son and am looking a getting a non-Apple monitor with a built in camera. Specifically a Dell monitor. I am wondering if iChat will recognize and work with the camera in a Dell monitor. Any help would be appreciated.
thanks,
pat

Hi,
There are post about Dells that don't work in this fashion.
5:06 PM Saturday; April 19, 2008

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