Electronics : Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 (68A-00001)

Electronics : Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 (68A-00001)

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Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 (68A-00001)

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Binding: Electronics
Product Brand: Microsoft
EAN: 0882224132367
Format: CD
Label: Microsoft
Product Manufacturer: Microsoft
Model: 68A-00001
Native Resolution: 640x480
Platform: Windows
Publisher: Microsoft
Release Date: June 09, 2006
Studio: Microsoft
Warranty: 3 year warranty


Piece facts:
  • Superior video quality and high definition still photos
  • Automatic face tracking software
  • Crystal-clear audio with built-in microphone
  • Video effects let you express yourself during chats
  • Optimized for Windows Live; Windows Live Call Button, LifeCam Dashboard, and One-Touch Blogging




(68A-00001) VX-3000 LifeCam Microsoft






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Take instant messaging with friends and family to new levels of sight and sound. Hear sounds and voices as if they were in the room with you. See clear live video images and experience a new dimension in communication. The LifeCam VX-3000 is optimized for use with Microsoft Windows Live Messenger, so you can share life as it happens. Easily start a video chat by pressing the Windows Live Call Button, and clicking an 0nline Contact. Crystal-clear video conversation is now possible with more than 200 million contacts in nearly every country in the world. Get vivid high-quality still images, even in low light. Hear your friends and family as if they were in the room with you. The built-in unidirectional microphone automatically picks up your voice with remarkable clarity-there's no more hassling with separate devices. Long, flexible cable gives you more room to move 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 System Requirements - Windows XP Pro, Home, Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition, 300 MB of available hard disk space, an available universal serial bus (USB) 1.1 or 2.0 (recommended) port

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Putting the power of Windows Live Messenger at your fingertips, the Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 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. Plus, you get advanced features, such as automatic face tracking software and low-light adjustment, so you feel like you're right there.



Get great video and crystal-clear audio during your Windows Live Messenger chats.


A universal attachment base fits on most monitors, including flat screens.
The Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 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 0ne-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-3000'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. Meanwhile, 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-3000 is optimized for use with Windows Live Messenger, Microsoft LifeCams also work with other instant messaging programs, such as Yahoo Messenger and A0L lnstant Messenger.

lf you want the next level of performance from your LifeCam, consider the Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000, which adds 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.








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Testimonials
Average Buyer Rating:  out of 5 stars

Buyer's feedback: 4 out of 5 stars - * Camera Value ...
The Microsoft LIfeCam is a very good value at the price--especially Amazon's price. The picure definition is very good at small size but just OK when full screen (that is probably a function of bandwidth and not the camera). The camera is very easy to use with Skype. However, the Microsoft installation is complex with poor directions--took a long time. That's ironic because once we put in Skype the next day we never went back to the Microsoft system.



Buyer's feedback: 2 out of 5 stars - Garbage
This was product was a dissapointment for me. The picture is decent, but the built-in microphone is completely worthless. And for the tiny amount of sound it manages to pick up, it is completely out of sync with the video. This creates an unnecessary amount of frustration for me. For what I paid, I expected to have a microphone that could pick up my voice from more than three inches away. Even the directions indicate that the microphone should be used three to five inches away. What is the point of having a webcam if I have to be that close to it?

Another function I hoped to get some use out of was the still picture function. But again, it is worthless. Still pictures were blurry and little detail could be made out.

The box also advertised a pan and zoom function, but this is a complete crock. All it does is crop the picture making a decent picture very blurry. Same thing with the face-recognition function.

In conclusion: Avoid this product.



Buyer's feedback: 5 out of 5 stars - * Works great! ...
My mom got this one and recommended I do the same - it functions well and has cute little frames and things you can put on your face (snow, lightning, ice cream...). Fun stuff!



Buyer's feedback: 5 out of 5 stars - Very good for the price
There are others out there that are more expensive and don't do more. It is easy to set up and use.



Buyer's feedback: 5 out of 5 stars - * Microsoft lifecam ...
i bought it for the wife so she can talk with our daughters she loves it and when you buy from Amazon you know you are getting a great deal

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