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LifeCam VX-5000 WinXP/Vista USB Port English CD (Red) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Microsoft
Category: CE
List Price: $78.38
Buy New: $34.00
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Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 2039
Color: red
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
Warranty: 3 years warranty
MPN: RKA-00014
Model: RKA-00014
UPC: 882224686211
EAN: 0882224686211
ASIN: B0015BYS74
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Brand New. Unopened. Includes UPC still. Will Ship Daily.
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LifeCam VX-5000 WinXP/Vista USB Port English CD (Red)
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 Works well, sometime a delay July 20, 2008
A. Singal
Great picture quality and audio quality. Sometimes when using Skype the video is delayed but the audio is not, which makes it a little weird. I'm not sure if that is the webcam or my computer though. The clip on the back is perfect to hang it on my monitor and easy to adjust left-to-right. Good product!
 Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 - Good Webcam For The Price July 10, 2008
Mark (NY, NJ, CT USA)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Microsoft's LifeCam VX-5000 is a good all around webcam at a reasonable price. While some of the features are improvements, this is not the highest end model you can get and not even the top of the line in Microsoft's line-up. You may have to do some more research and demanding users will want to step up. But for those that are looking for the best bang for their buck, this model should definitely be in the running.
Pros
+ Good Price for basic webcam
+ The flexible base is probably the best design out there for working with a variety of monitors, including laptops, flat screens and traditional monitors
+ The included software is very easy for non-techies to install and configure using simple buttons
+ Ability to zoom, pan and tilt are nice, though now standard, extras
+ Easy settings also allow for easy video effects
+ Advanced features are just a click away, allowing customized settings
+ For those who want to do IM and chat, this seems to be tightly integrated with those applications and Windows Live
+ Integrated Microphone is a nice feature and one less thing for your desk
+ Nice indicator light alerts you to when webcam is capturing
+ The options to take a snapshot, record video or record sound are nice and useful for basic multimedia stuff
+ Nice range of model accent colors: i.e. Blue, Green and Red
Cons
- Video quality perhaps not good enough for professional (work) use yet
- The video capture (listed at 30 frames per second) still seems to perform too slowly to capture fast movement (try waving your hand)
- The microphone sensitivity is average and the camera must be directed at you for it to capture sound adequately
- The highly touted low light performance and auto-adjustment works slowly and not as well as the Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000
- The software installation includes too much scumware, adware and software for chatting and other things you may not want; just more stuff to remove
- The 640 X 480 video resolution does not easily scale to full screen and won't satisfy demanding users
Comparing Against The Alternatives
Yep, despite some strong points, this guy still has a lot of cons. If you are a basic user many of those cons will be irrelevant in light of the excellent price. Most of my main points are highlighted in the pros and cons. But there are a few points that need emphasis.
The Microsoft LifeCam VX-7000 offers a *true* 2.0 megapixel sensor, while this guy only gives you 1.3 megapixels, and those are interpolated which basically means they are not based on the direct sensor but are *enhanced* from the VGA resolution that is captured by the camera. So one would expect the VX7000 to capture video better. Similarly, the Microsoft LifeCam NX-6000 captures high definition video at twice the video resolution. Either of those might be options, but each at slightly higher price tags.
If you really want a very clear picture and don't mind spending twice as much, then the Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 is worth looking into. It definitely has a better auto-adjustment feature than the VX-5000 and also sports Zeiss optics for those that are into that. The Logitech QuickCam Orbit AF is another high end camera that also has some auto-focus features at a higher price tag, around $100. Do your research depending upon your needs.
While it's not really a con, all three versions of the VX-5000 camera that I've seen look black. The accent color is not very noticeable. So my advice is to just get the cheapest one. They are selling at different prices and the prices fluctuate so you will definitely want to watch them carefully.
If you need an inexpensive webcam and don't need high definition video, this unit is one of the best options. More demanding users should step up to higher end Logitech and Creative units.
Enjoy!
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