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Microsoft LifeCam VX-1000

The Microsoft LifeCam VX-1000 model is a low-end desktop webcam designed specifically for casual and in-home use. The VX-1000 supports high resolution 640 x 480 pixel videos at 30 frames per second, and takes high resolution (640 x 480) still photos as well. The VX-1000 also boasts several quick access features such as one touch blogging through Windows Live Spaces, a Windows Live call button and a special photo swap function which allows quick access to an internet video call. For audio the webcam includes a built-in microphone which Microsoft claims will deliver "crystal-clear sound" through an automatic audio control. The VX-1000 webcam also includes additional features such as a flexible 6 foot cable that provides more room to move, special video effects built into the LifeCam dashboard, a Microsoft 3 year limited warranty, and broad IM compatibility (Works with: Windows Live, AOL Instant Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, Microsoft Office Communicator, and Skype).

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Microsoft LifeCam VX-1000
MSRP $29.95
Release date August, 2006
Brand Microsoft
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  • High resolution 640 x 480 pixel videos at 30 frames per second
  • Takes High-res (640 x 480) still photos
  • Automatic audio control with built in microphone
  • Flexible 6 foot cable to provide more room to move
  • One touch blogging, Windows Live call button, Photo Swap and internet video call features
  • Includes built in special video effects through lifecam dashboard software
  • Microsoft 3 year limited warranty
  • Broad IM compatibility; Works with: Windows Live, AOL Instant Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, Microsoft Office Communicator, and Skype

System Requirements

  • Windows Vista® or Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) or later
  • Intel Pentium III 700 MHz (Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz recommended) or later
  • 256 MB of RAM or higher
  • 300–700 MB hard drive space free
  • Windows-compatible speakers or headphones
  • Broadband Internet access required
  • USB 1.1 port or higher
  • CD-ROM drive
  • Display adapter capable of 16-bit color depth or higher, 2 MB or more video memory
  • Internet Explorer 6 or later browser software required for installation

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Microsoft LifeCam VX-1000

• Microsoft LifeCam VX-1000

UPC: 882224211529

EAN: 683728163440

MPN: 64L-00003

Competitors

Logitech QuickCam Connect

Logitech QuickCam Connect

MSRP  $30.00    Released  July, 2007
Pros
  • 2-year warranty
  • activity light
  • fast and easy set up / installation
Cons
  • cannot compare to the quality of higher end webcams
  • Images can become static like when the low-light boost is enabled. Still works great for us though.
  • 640 x 480px maximum video / streaming resolution
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VX, 1000, VX1000