Microsoft LifeCam Show

Introduced in early September 2008, the LifeCam Show is a high end webcam from Microsoft aimed at professional/prosumer desktop and laptop users who are interested in only top quality audio and video quality - regardless of location. Featuring a super thin design, quality wide angle lens and pan, tilt and zoom functionality, the 2 megapixel webcam which can take 8 megapixel still shots also includes a microphone with built in background noise and echo cancellation. Created specifically for use with other Microsoft products, the LifeCam Show includes a button used to immediately launch Windows Live Messenger's video call window that allows users to quickly initiate video conversations with online friends, family and co-workers. This doesn't mean it won't work with your program of choice however, Microsoft claims compatibility with Skype, Yahoo! Messenger and AOL Instant Messenger as well.

Microsoft LifeCam Show
MSRP $99.99
Release date September, 2008
Brand Microsoft
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Pros:
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good integration with Microsoft Windows Live Messenger
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high quality camera and microphone
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well designed, slim and stylish mounting clips and stand
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professional, stylish and quality appearance that compares favorably to alternatives
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Cons:
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special button feature is useless for those that don't use Windows Live Messenger
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Features

  • Camera: glass element wide angle lens, 2 megapixel sensor, 21” to 60” field of focus, pan, tilt and 5x digital zoom functionality
  • Microphone: unidirectional microphone with noise and echo cancellation
  • Interface: USB 2.0 recommended, USB 1.1 supported
  • Supported Operating Systems: Windows XP, Vista
  • Dimensions: 62 x 32mm (L x W)
  • Warranty: 3 year

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This report was started September 21, 2008 at 3:10 pm by Yale
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Pros

  • good integration with Microsoft Windows Live Messenger
  • high quality camera and microphone
  • well designed, slim and stylish mounting clips and stand
  • professional, stylish and quality appearance that compares favorably to alternatives

Cons

  • special button feature is useless for those that don't use Windows Live Messenger

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