Microsoft LifeCam VX-1000

by Microsoft

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 2 x 2.8 inches ; 3.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000GE9XQ2
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 64L-00003
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (176 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 22, 2006

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Share life as it happens — it’s easy with the Microsoft® LifeCam VX-1000. With simple setup and one-touch calling, the Microsoft LifeCam VX-1000 makes it easier than ever to see and hear your friends and family over the Internet. It has been optimized for Windows Live™ Messenger, a simple instant messaging program that lets you send audio and video messages over the Web and hold live video calls.

Features: Superior video and photo quality Video effects Automatically adjusts for low-light conditions Built-in microphone Windows Live Call Button Universal Attachment Base

How to Make a Video Call:

With a simple calling interface and integration with Microsoft LifeCams, you'll find that video calling is the next best thing to being there. It's easy, it's free, and you can get started today. All you need is a PC, an Internet connection, an ISP, a webcam, and a friend. Then follow the steps below to make a video call.

Step 1 Buy and install a LifeCam. Don't have one? Start shopping.		Step 2 Sign in to your Windows Live™ Messenger account or other messenger service that supports video calls.		Step 3 Once you are signed in you can either choose a contact on the Instant Messenger window, or press the video call button on your webcam. Then click the Video link to start a video call.

Find a Webcam That's Right for You:

Best: Better: Good:
Webcam	LifeCam Cinema	LifeCam Show	LifeCam VX-5500	LifeCam NX-3000	LifeCam VX-5000	LifeCam VX-2000
Video Sensor	720p HD	2.0 MP	VGA	VGA	VGA	VGA
Photo Size	8 MP	8 MP	1.3 MP	1.3 MP	1.3 MP	640x480
Focus Type - Always Focused means that no fine tuning is needed as the webcam is always in focus from a depth of 21" to 60"	Auto Focus	Always Focused	Always Focused	Always Focused	Always Focused	Manual Focus
Digital Zoom - delivers realistic, up-close-and-personal video, so you can see the contours of every smile	5x	5x	3x	3x	3x
Wide-Angle Lens - the 71 degree wide angle lens ensures no one gets left out of the pictures	Yes	Yes
Built-In Microphone - a built-in unidirectional microphone cancels out acoustic noise and echo for crystal-clear audio	Digital, Noise-Cancelling	Noise-Cancelling	Noise-Cancelling	Noise-Cancelling	Noise-Cancelling	Noise-Cancelling
Fits Laptops or PCs	Both	Both	Both	Laptops only	Both	Both

LifeCam VX-1000 System Requirements: Windows Vista® or Windows® XP Home/Pro/Media Center Edition/Tablet PC Edition with Service Pack 2 (SP2) or later Intel Pentium® III 550 MHz (Intel Pentium 4 1.4 GHz recommended) or higher 300 MB free Sound card with speakers or headphones USB 1.1 (USB 2.0 recommended); CD drive Internet functions (post to Windows LiveTM Spaces, send in e-mail, video calls) also require: Broadband (cable, DSL, or other) modem

Recommended Accessories:

Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000 Headset		Microsoft LifeChat LX-2000 Headset		Microsoft LifeChat LX-1000 Headset

Product Description

With simple setup and one-touch calling the Microsoft LifeCam VX-1000 makes it easier than ever to see and hear your friends and family over the Internet. Optimized for Windows Live Messenger - Windows Live Call Button - Easy Audio Switching - Free Worldwide Internet calling to your online contacts. Superior video and photo quality See the smiles clearly with 640 480 pixels video and photo resolution. Built-in Microphone The built-in microphone automatically picks up your voice with remarkable clarity. Universal Attachment Base Its a snap to attach the LifeCam to any monitor. Video Effects Surprise your friends with cool video effects accessible right from the Windows Live Messenger Window. Up To 30 Frames Per Second LifeCams capture life at 30 frames per second which means the video images you see are smooth and seamless. Flexible Six-Foot Cable The long flexible cable gives you more room to move. REQUIREMENTS- Windows XP Pro/Home/Media Center Edition/Tablet PC Edition 300 MB free hard drive space USB 1.1 (USB 2.0 recommended) Sound card with speakers or headphones Pentium II 550 MHz (Pentium 4 1.4 GHz recommended) or higher 4 speed CD-ROM drive or faster Display adapter capable of 800 600 resolution or higher 16-bit color depth or higher 2 MB or more video memory. Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device Auto Update required for one-touch blogging.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

374 of 388 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great product for the price!!, November 11, 2007

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M. Rodriguez "Cnyper" (San Antonio, TX) - See all my reviews
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99 of 101 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very pleasantly surprised, March 13, 2007

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David C. Veeneman (Southern California) - See all my reviews
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I bought this camera to replace a Logitech QuickCam Fusion. I'd been having problems with Skype, all of which seemed related to the Fusion.

This camera's image in significantly better than the Fusion's in my (not so great) office lighting. That's quite an accomplishment, considering the Fusion is a current product and sells for three times the price of this camera. I recommend it particularly for those who want to video-chat with their away-from-home kids. It's inexpensive enough to buy one for each.

65 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars newbie, December 15, 2006

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Linda Pagliuco "katknit" (CT, United States) - See all my reviews
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I'm new to webcams and have found it both easy and enjoyable to use the VX1000. It installed quickly without disruption to my laptop, provides clear images, and decent audio quality. Perhaps users who are more tech minded might prefer something more elaborate, but this works well for me. Good price too.