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 Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000 (68C-00001)
Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000 (68C-00001)
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List Price: $79.95
Our Price: $49.99
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Manufacturer: Microsoft
Average Customer Rating: Average rating of 3.5/5Average rating of 3.5/5Average rating of 3.5/5Average rating of 3.5/5Average rating of 3.5/5

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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Microsoft
EAN: 0882224132435
Feature: Use with Windows Live Messenger to communicate with friends and family as if they were in the room with you
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Microsoft
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Model: 68C-00001
Native Resolution: 1280x1024
Publisher: Microsoft
Special Features: nv:Height^2.92 inches|Width^2.16 inches|Depth^2.1 inches
Studio: Microsoft
Warranty: 1 year limited warranty

Features
Use with Windows Live Messenger to communicate with friends and family as if they were in the room with you
Delivers 1.3 megapixel video resolution and 5 megapixel photo resolution
Built-in microphone
Simply press the Windows Live Call Button and select an Online Contact to start a video conversation
71 degree wide angle lens ensures no one gets left out of the picture

Accessories
Pelican 1120 Black Case with Pick 'N Pluck Foam
Rapid Charger Nimh + 4 Aa

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Editorial Reviews:

Putting the power of Windows Live Messenger at your fingertips, the Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000 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.


The LifeCam VX-6000 features one-touch access to Windows Live Messenger.


Enjoy megapixel resolution, a wide angle lens, and a 3x digital zoom.
Plus, you get advanced features, such as automatic face tracking software and low-light adjustment, so you feel like you're right there. The VX-6000 also adds several key enhancements over the LifeCam VX-3000, including 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.

The Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000 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-6000'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. The VX-6000's wide angle lens lets you fit more people on screen so everyone can join in the fun. Alternatively, the 3x digital zoom brings you so close that it's almost like sitting opposite the other person. The camera's high definition sensor makes it possible to experience true 1.3 megapixel video and 5.0 interpolated megapixel photos.

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-6000 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.



Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating: Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5
Summary: Ripoff with poor CCD and slow software
Comment: I paid $50 for this camera but it is probably worth $10. The Windows software is slow and "heavy" and the CCD is very noisy, equivalent to the low end models in the market. Stay away from this camera and go for a Logitech model (which I use at work and is very crisp and clean). Also, stay away from this if you use Linux (nobody would expect otherwise, I believe) - it doesn't work at all.

Customer Rating: Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5
Summary: Crummy software, okay hardware
Comment: If you're going to read a review about the VX-6000, please note the date. The ones that praise it in 2006 aren't going to tell you what you need to know in the summer of 2008.

The problem is the software is incredibly annoying. Microsoft still ships this webcam with LifeCam v. 1.4, but you can't use the 1.4 drivers anymore. At least they didn't work on my machine, because the microphone didn't work. Because the microphone didn't work, I had to go to Microsoft's website and get the latest software, v. 2.0. Then I had to wait a long time for that piece of software to download and install (15 minutes -- and my machine is not slow).

If you haven't installed Microsoft Instant Messenger, the LifeCam wants you to. If you install it, you'll be waiting another 15-20 minutes.

The hardware seems to work well, once the drivers are working, and I like the design and stability of the webcam.

Still, this webcam will take a couple of hours of your day to set up. You have to go find new software on Microsoft's labyrinthine website. So you're probably better off with Logitech or another brand.

Customer Rating: Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5
Summary: Good webcam if you get it on sale.
Comment: I've had the VX-6000 for about 2 weeks now and overall I've been very happy with it. Installation is very simple and straightforward. I bought one for myself and one for my parents and my mother was even able to get it installed and working. My only complaint is that when I tried using this webcam with Yahoo IM, the picture quality was not as high as when I used it with Windows Live and the video kept freezing. As long as I use it with Windows Live it works well and delivers a nice video quality. With that said, I think this webcam is a great deal for what Amazon was charging. Best Buy and Circuit City were selling it for about 20 dollars more and I don't know that it is worth that much.

Customer Rating: Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5
Summary: Great - but small bug
Comment: Awesome camera, great clarity and resolution. Mic works really well. Only one issue is that there appears to be a small conflict with either my MS keyboard+mouse software or my Lenovo volume control....everytime i talk the volume bar flashes on the screen, doesnt change the volume, but it is really annoying.

Customer Rating: Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5
Summary: Started off well, but died
Comment: I ordered the LifeCam on May 26, 2008. It arrived, and was easy to install. It worked like a charm. Then suddenly, it just stopped working. The camera produces an image of a pink box. I looked through all of the troubleshooting info, changed USB ports, uninstalled and re-installed and nothing. I downloaded a newer version of the software from MS. Nada. I will try to see if I can return this camera...


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