Video webcams + 466 clamshell = ?

Hello
I am looking for a webcam compatible with ichat 2.1 on a 466 clamshell.
Is there anybody here with hands-on experience setting up either a firewire or USB solution for the lowly clamshell? I know this software is available for USB, and that it may run on a 466 [http://www.ecamm.com/mac/ichatusbcam>, but I am looking for camera recommendations too. I do not crave anything high-quality, just something that works.
thanks!

I've found the Logitech quickcam pro works well on my old ibook. Its made for laptops, but the clamp it uses to attach to the screen works well with the clamshell. It doesn't fasten to my tibook nearly as well.

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