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Microsoft LifeCam VX-7000

$100.00 Released September, 2007

The Pros:2.0 megapixel sensor. Includes mic with decent audio.

The Cons:Choppy video above 640 x 480. Not that great value at $100 - look to competitors or the step-down VX-3000. Significant potential hardware glitches that make video unwatchable.

The Microsoft LifeCam VX-7000 model is a high-end desktop webcam designed specifically for casual and in-home use. The VX-6000 supports high resolution 640 x 480 pixel videos (higher resolutions also supported) at 30 frames per second, and takes high resolution 8 megapixel still photos as well.

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The VX-7000 includes a 71 degree wide angle, glass element lens that has a 5x digital zoom. The VX-7000 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, noise-cancelling, microphone which Microsoft claims will deliver "crystal-clear sound" through an automatic audio control.

The VX-7000 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, a high resolution 2.0 megapixel video sensor to provide higher quality video support, 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).

Features

High resolution 640 x 480 (or higher) pixel videos at 30 frames per second
Takes High-res 8 megapixel still photos
71 degree wide angle, glass element, lens includes a 5x digital zoom
Automatic audio control with built in microphone
Flexible 6 foot cable to provide more room to move
Universal attachment base
2.0 Megapixel High resolution video sensor
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
Broadband Internet access required
USB 1.1 port or higher (USB 2.0 required for 1.3 MP or higher video capture resolution)
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