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Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000
The Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 model is a mid-grade desktop webcam designed specifically for casual and in-home use. The VX-3000 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 lens also includes a 2x digital zoom. The VX-3000 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-3000 webcam also includes additional features such as a universal attachment base meaning its able to snap to any computer monitor, a flexible 6 foot cable that provides more room to move, special video effects built into the LifeCam dashboard, automatic face tracking software to keep your face on the computer screen at all times, a Microsoft 3 year limited warranty, and broad IM compatibility (Works with: Windows Live, AOL Instant Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, Microsoft Office Communicator, and Skype).
MSRP $39.95
Release date June, 2006
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Features
- High resolution 640 x 480 pixel videos at 30 frames per second
- Takes High-res (640 x 480) still photos
- Lens includes a 2x digital zoom
- Automatic audio control with built in microphone
- Flexible 6 foot cable to provide more room to move
- Universal attachment base
- One touch blogging, Windows Live call button, Photo Swap and internet video call features
- Includes built in special video effects through lifecam dashboard software
- Automatic face tracking software to keep your face visible on screen at all times
- 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-3000
• Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 (68A-00001)
• LifeCam VX-3000 Webcam
UPC: 882224132367
EAN: 882224132367
MPN: 68A-00001
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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
Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000
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Logitech QuickCam Connect
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