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The editors liked
Smooth integration with a group of Microsoft multimedia products
One button video conference on Windows Messenger
Extra long USB cable
Audio quality suitable for podcasting
Compact size and sturdy base
Acceptable picture quality for video calls
Decent audio.
Tight integration with Windows Live Messenger
Built-in mic offers noise cancellation
Simple Install
Small and easy to position
Outstanding 2.0 Mega Pixel resolution
Ready to use out of the box
User friendly
The editors didn't like
Not a good camera for traveling
Higher res video capture blurs motion
Idiosyncratic software features...
Grainy video at lower resolutions
Video gets choppy at higher resolutions
Software has some annoying quirks.
Video deteriorates at highest quality setting or in dim lighting
Simple Install, Small and easy to position, Outstanding 2.0 Mega Pixel resolution, Ready to use out of the box, User friendly
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The Microsoft LifeCam VX-7000 is an excellent webcam with a wide variety of resolution settings and options. It has a built in Microphone for great audio performance and a very good stand / clamp attached to the webcam. With 2.0 MP video resolution an...
Smooth integration with a group of Microsoft multimedia products, One button video conference on Windows Messenger, Extra long USB cable, Audio quality suitable for podcasting
Not a good camera for traveling, Higher res video capture blurs motion, Idiosyncratic software features...
MS LifeCam VX-7000 USB webcam performs very well as a video conferencing and podcasting tool, and the tight integration between MS multimedia products is an excellent bonus. However, the blurry video capture at higher res makes an empty promise of high...
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Published: 2007-11-12, Author: Matthew , review by: cnet.com
Compact size and sturdy base; acceptable picture quality for video calls; decent audio.
Grainy video at lower resolutions; video gets choppy at higher resolutions; software has some annoying quirks.
There are better Webcams that you can buy with your $100 than the Microsoft LifeCam VX-7000.
Arresting design, easy setup, can be mounted on a variety of surfaces
2Mp video lags badly, certain features only work with Windows Live Messenger The Final Word The Lifecam VX-7000 offers a reasonable performance in most areas, but $150 is a pretty big ask for a webcam; particularly when some of its premium features don...
The Lifecam VX-7000 offers a reasonable performance in most areas, but $150 is a pretty big ask for a webcam; particularly when some of its premium features dont work properly. Only consider buying if youre a Windows Live fan.
Abstract: WebcamThe main body of the unit is about the same size as the average solid-state MP3 player, and this sits on top of a simple, yet effective base unit that also doubles up as a clasp assembly for securing the Lifecam to the top of your monitor or laptop...
Abstract: Webcams tend to come in various shapes and sizes, often depending upon the whim of a design team. In the past I have worked with webcams that resemble a large eyeball, a cylindrical tube, and even an Egyptian-style statue. The latest webcam to emerge...
Insists on trying to load Microsoft Live during install to use "full functionality". Lead not long enough to plug into machine under desk. Slightly fiddly stand/clip arrangement
An average webcam for video communication, offering good picture quality. Minor niggles (stand and lead length) let the device down slightly
