PC Peripherals Possible to extend USB over 50 meters?

[linuxtechie]

Folks,

Is it possible? Using 2.0 as well? I am interested in extending webcam's (pretty cheap compared to CCTV stuff) like Logitech ones.

Any hints?

+LT

 

[manu1991]

eBay India: CABLES-UNLIMITED Usb Over Cat5e Extender , 150' Range (item 130411257344 end time 24-Jul-2010 20:03:30 IST)

very expensive though

 

[PhOeNiX]

IOGEAR - GUE216 - USB 2.0 Booster Extension Cable

I think this is available locally. Not sure of the price though.