Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000 (68C-00001) | 
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| Brand: Microsoft
Category: CE
List Price: $79.95
Buy New: $25.49
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Rating:  202 reviews
Format: CD
Platform: Windows XP
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition
Native Resolution: 1280x1024
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 9 x 8.3 x 3
Warranty: 1 year limited warranty
MPN: 68C-00001
Model: 68C-00001
UPC: 882224132435
EAN: 0882224581295
ASIN: B000EVM5DU
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| 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 |
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Amazon.com Product Description
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.
Product Description
Experience instant messaging in a whole new way. Communicate with friends and family as if they were in the room with you. 1.3 megapixels high Definition video and 5.0 megapixels photos interpolated shows you in the best light. The built-in microphone automatically picks up your voice with remarkable clarity. Just press this button and select an Online Contact to start a video call. The 71-degree wide angle lens ensures no one gets left out of the picture. The pan and tilt functionality make it a snap to capture the big picture, however you want to see it. The long, flexible cable gives you more room to move. The zoom delivers realistic, up-close-and-personal video, so you can see the contours of every smile. The new USB 2.0 enables much higher connection speeds, so you can experience life in real-time. 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. Windows Vista or Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) required.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 202
 Great Webcam August 13, 2006
Steffan Carroll (Michigan)
114 out of 126 found this review helpful
The MS LifeCam VX-6000 is optimized for Windows Live Messenger (WLM). There were no options in the installation process. No crapware was installed. No special folders were created. All the camera features can be accessed from within WLM. The sound was great from the recipients point of view, even though I was using two desktop speakers. No speaker feedback. The microphone worked even when I walked around the room. No headset is supplied. Why do the other similarly priced webcams touting their builtin microphones also include headsets? I'm about to buy a second one.
Best webcam, probably a bit of an overkill for video chat September 25, 2006
Gadgester (Mother Earth)
151 out of 169 found this review helpful
I wish people would refrain from lying; some people will do anything to defame Microsoft, a genuine, all-American company. The LifeCam VX-6000 installs easily, does not install secret non-essential software like Creative and Logitech installers do, and works beautifully with various IM clients. I tested it with different video chat programs and didn't enconter any problems on my two WinXP computers. I mainly use it with the new Windows Live Messenger (formerly known as MSN Messenger) and the video and audio quality are just superb. But I do think this might be a little too much if all you do is casual video chats. The cheaper VX-3000 is probably a better buy for most people. If you want a real digital camera, get a real one from Canon, Casio, Fuji, Nikon, Panasonic, Sony, etc. But if you do some video conferencing for business, the VX-6000 is a good investment.
Best Webcam I have ever used October 23, 2006
blue jay
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I have used it in multiple operating systems- XP/Home/Professional/Vista
works perfectly fine,this cam is probably the first one where there is continuous sync between audio and video.
Excellent reliable webcam, good quality pictures and sound... November 21, 2006
Colin L. Campbell (Waikato, New Zealand)
23 out of 26 found this review helpful
After reading the reviews here and getting scared I thought "Bugga it, Microsoft will not sell junk, I'll give it a go".
I asked in the shop about it and they said 'Install the software before you connect the webcam.', so I followed instructions and found them to be correct. But of course there was a new version of the software to download and that was a minor annoyance of around 40meg (I think).
It's an excellent little webcam, sound is clear, video also.
[..]Highly recommend by a Windows XP SP2 over worked PC (not me) owner.
Great camera! Has everything you need and is fun to use! April 13, 2007
C. M. Lacher (Florida, USA)
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
This is a great little camera (really, it's a great "compact" size) and I love having it just sitting up at the very top of my flat screen monitor: out of the way, but always there when I need it! The integrated microphone is far reaching - the other day I was talking from the kitchen to my online friend overseas, the computer was quite a few feet away in the room next to the kitchen (no walls in between, of course!) and my friend could hear me without any problems. I had absolutely no problems with installation! The SECRET to an easy installation is, make sure camera is not connected to the computer yet, turn off all other software, put in the Install CD to install software, and connect the camera only when prompted by the installation software. This works seamlessly with the Microsoft Messenger/Windows Live messenger. Haven't tried with other online chat software. The extra fun animations you can use while chatting will also be a hit with friends and family! I really give Microsoft an A+ on this camera!
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