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Unless you're shy, you have no excuse not to show your face in instant messaging or chat sessions: Microsoft's MSN Messenger 7.0 and other current messaging programs support video calling, and Logitech's new QuickCam Chat video and audio starter kit is an affordable $30. The USB 1.1 or 2.0 camera uses software enhancement to produce 640 by 480-pixel video and delivers it at up to 30 frames per second; it comes with a headset and flexible monitor clip and software that lets users take still pictures or e-mail videos to friends and family.