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Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 (68A-00001)

Manufacturer : Microsoft
In Stock : 51

List Price:	$49.99
Price:	$18.72
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Features

Superior video quality and high definition still photos
Automatic face tracking software
Crystal-clear audio with built-in microphone
Video effects let you express yourself during chats
Optimized for Windows Live; Windows Live Call Button, LifeCam Dashboard, and One-Touch Blogging

Product Description

Take instant messaging with friends and family to new levels of sight and sound. Hear sounds and voices as if they were in the room with you. See clear live video images and experience a new dimension in communication. The LifeCam VX-3000 is optimized for use with Microsoft Windows Live Messenger, so you can share life as it happens. Easily start a video chat by pressing the Windows Live Call Button, and clicking an Online Contact. Crystal-clear video conversation is now possible with more than 200 million contacts in nearly every country in the world. Get vivid high-quality still images, even in low light. Hear your friends and family as if they were in the room with you. The built-in unidirectional microphone automatically picks up your voice with remarkable clarity-there's no more hassling with separate devices. Long, flexible cable gives you more room to move Surprise your friends with cool video effects, accessible right from the Windows Live Messenger Window LifeCams capture life at 30 frames per second, which means the video images you see are smooth and seamless System Requirements - Windows XP Pro, Home, Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition, 300 MB of available hard disk space, an available universal serial bus (USB) 1.1 or 2.0 (recommended) port

Amazon.com Product Description

Putting the power of Windows Live Messenger at your fingertips, the Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 takes instant messaging with family and friends to a new level of sight and sound by offering great video and crystal-clear audio with acoustic noise cancellation. Plus, you get advanced features, such as automatic face tracking software and low-light adjustment, so you feel like you're right there.

Get great video and crystal-clear audio during your Windows Live Messenger chats.

A universal attachment base fits on most monitors, including flat screens.
The Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 is optimized for Windows Live Messenger, which is used by the largest worldwide instant messenger community with over 200 million users. Three key features give you a superior Windows Live Experience. First, the Windows Live Call Button makes it easy to start a video call. Simply press the button to see who's online, and you're on your way to a video call. Second, with the LifeCam Dashboard you can access video effects and control your webcam from the Windows Live Messenger window. Lastly, with One-Touch Blogging, a single click allows you to upload to Windows Live Spaces, an "online scrapbook" that lets you easily post blogs, photo albums, and personal music lists.

The VX-3000's automatic face tracking software, which takes advantage of the camera's pan, tilt, and zoom controls, follows you so you don't disappear off-screen. Meanwhile, the camera automatically adjusts for low-light conditions for improved video quality, and a built-in unidirectional microphone with acoustic noise cancellation provides crystal-clear audio. Video effects give you a fun way to express yourself, and last but not least, the camera's universal attachment base fits on most monitors, including flat screens. Alternatively, the camera can sit directly on your desk.

Note that while the VX-3000 is optimized for use with Windows Live Messenger, Microsoft LifeCams also work with other instant messaging programs, such as Yahoo Messenger and AOL Instant Messenger.

If you want the next level of performance from your LifeCam, consider the Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000, which adds high definition video capabilities, a wide angle lens, a 3x digital zoom, and a high-speed USB connection. View a comparison of the LifeCam VX-3000 and VX-6000.

Customer Reviews

Average Rating of 4.00 out of 296 reviews

Rating :
Was disappointed! - M. Doss, Nov 25, 2008

I got this camera to operate on my Vista OS. I was so surprised at the lag between my voice and the video. This may be caused by my internet connection but I do have cable broadband. It's just an alright camera and if you want something more high quality then stay away from this one.

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Alright Webcam 4/5 - Ironfist89, Nov 24, 2008

this webcam i got for free,i heard that it retails for pretty cheap so right from the get go i didn't have many expectations.I just needed something that i could take decent quality pictures with and maybe a video here and there.Having had it for a few weeks now i can tell you that its a good buy.I would recommend this to all those people who have older pcs/laptops and don't have the built in cam this also make a great first webcam if you've never owned one before.The only problems that i had with it is that the stand is kinda flimsy its not very secure on your flat screen monitor.Also i wish that it had a shutter or something to cover the lens when it's not On and a button that snaps pictures automatically is another feature i wish it had.To me the button on the top is kinda annoying cause i don't use it for MSN, but if you do this is a very convenient feature that allows you to connect instantly with your friends in video chat.The software that comes with it is the standard program stuff that allows you to record and take pictures.Overall it's probably one of the best camera i know of in its price range.This is a definite buy if your considering owning a webcam and even more so if you're planning on using it with MSN.

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fine hardware, TERRIBLE software - Ken Stillson, Nov 23, 2008

Picture quality good, sound quality okay, but the driver software totally destabilized my Windows XP system. Everything slowed down- mysterous 10 second delays started. Trying to log out or reboot would pop up windows saying that a "CameraMonitor" process was refusing to die. I un-installed the software from the control panel, but the problems remained. I had to dig around in the registry to find the stuff it installed in the auto-run keys and remove them by hand to make it really go away. Then everything got 100% better instantly. It clearly was this camera's software. I'm returning it.

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Web Cams - Candace L. Preston, Nov 22, 2008

I am unable to give a review, because the web cams are not compatible with my Mac. Fortunately, I was able to sell them to someone who is looking forward to enjoying viewing her new grandson and family. I was able to find web cams compatible with my and my family's Mac's. I am planning to enjoy viewing my family as we talk.

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what a great webcam - K. Raggie, Nov 17, 2008

I bought this webcam to replace a 'logitech quickcam chat' after going through some of the reviews on this site. I had no problems installing on my vista machine and was up and running in under 5 minutes. The picture was positively beautiful (well at least compared to the crap i was getting before). A really good buy at under [...].

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