Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 Webcam - 68A-00001
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Manufacturer: Microsoft
Mfg Part#: 68A-00001
UPC: 00882224132367
Buy.com Sku: 202464302
Item#: E256HD
Buy.com Sales Rank: 278
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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 One-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 AOL Instant Messenger.

Technical Details:

  • 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
  • System Requirements:

  • Interface: USB
  • Image Sensor: CMOS
  • Maximum Image Resolution: 1280 x 960
  • Effective Pixels: 1.3 MP (interpolated)
  • Video Capture Resolution: 640 x 480
  • Frame Rate: 30 fps
  • Operating Systems Supported:Windows Vista or Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2)

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    Value 4.5
    Performance 4
    Ease of Use 4.5
    Overall Satisfaction 4
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    4 of 5 great product Thursday, January 28, 2010
    Salim from Bronx, NY  

    the webcam is very easy to use and also very clear. just that sometimes video becomes grainy but thats caused by lack of memory i guess, but overall its a very good buy.
     
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    5 of 5 GOOD DEAL Friday, January 01, 2010
    BLAINE from SANDY,UTAH  
    FAST DELIVERY AND WORKS RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX ON TROBLE LOADING,PICTURE IS GREAT THE PRICE EVEN BETTER
     
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    5 of 5 very good camera Friday, December 04, 2009
    Salim from bronx, NY  
    i personally love the clarity of the camera and the "face tracking" software that comes with it. very good buy in my opinion.
     
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    5 of 5 Great for the money Sunday, May 17, 2009
    Michael DJ from Kenvil, NJ  
    I got the webcam from buy.com very fast delivery. The camera works great, it was easy to install the software. Now I can see my friends overseas and talk to them at no time.
     
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    5 of 5 Great tool Saturday, May 09, 2009
    A Customer from Phila PA  
    This was actually bought so I can visually keep track of a loved one I chat with online. It works great and setup was a breeze.
     
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    3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
     
    4 of 5 software compatibility issues Tuesday, May 05, 2009
    John from Oak Harbor, WA  
    This camera worked great right out of the box, but so far ONLY with Microsoft MSN Messenger, not (so far) with Trillian, Yahoo IM or AIM. Still working with it. Good photo quality, easy to focus and fine tune. Just wish it wasn't limited to MSN Messenger only.
     
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    1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
     
    3 of 5 Good cam, too proprietary Thursday, April 23, 2009
    A Customer from Miami, FL  
    The quality of video and sound is good, especially for the price. The problem is that it's Microsoft and it's optimized for Microsoft Live, which I don't use. Great for Skype, though. Face tracking? whatever.
     
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    5 of 5 Good and Easy Friday, April 10, 2009
    A Customer from Southampton PA  
    all steps are easy to follow and execute. Works great with all applications including Skype
     
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    1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
     
    4 of 5 Good camera, bad software Tuesday, April 07, 2009
    A Customer from Oceanport, NJ  
    I bought this camera for submissions to youtube. I soon learned that recording using the software that came with the camera produced videos with the sound out of synch. Microsoft, who are a software company, has produced video software that is nearly useless. I'm shocked. Oddly enough, the camera works well with Microsoft Movie Maker, which comes free with windows. My advice: buy the camera for the price and don't bother with the software that comes with it.
     
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    4 of 5 Good webcam for the price Monday, March 09, 2009
    Ice from Webb City, MO  
    This webcam served its purpose. It was fairly easy to install and fairly easy for my mother to use. Face tracking can get a bit out of hand if there is more than one person in the room, but overall, it is a good cam for the price.
     
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    5 of 5 Fast Shipping, Enough for Chat Thursday, March 05, 2009
    A Customer from LA, CA  
    Fast Shipping, Good Price, Good Design Not bad Pic Quality. Enough for Video Chat,
     
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    5 of 5 Great camera/microphone Sunday, February 15, 2009
    A Customer from Sandia Park, NM  
    Great camera/microphone in a small USB package. Easy hook up. Works great so far.
     
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    5 of 5 Amazing Fast Shipping Sunday, December 07, 2008
    Obberer from West Haven, CT  
    I've got it the day after I ordered! (with free shipping) The camara is good by itself especially for software attached in it!
     
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    2 of 5 No Audio, Echoing Sound Friday, August 15, 2008
    A Customer from San Diego, CA  
    This is the first webcam I purchased and I encountered numerous problems. When I first use it, I can't hear my friend's voice on the other end. She had to do PC to PC talk before we could hear and see each other. Then there is a very loud echoing sound, we could both hear it. We thought that it's a problem with MSN messenger, but using Yahoo messenger has the same problem. Search the web for similar problems, you'll find a lot of complaints on this webcam. A lot of people say that it doesn't work well with Windows Vista.
     
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    5 of 5 Very best quality Wednesday, July 02, 2008
    Tonya from LaPlata,MD  
    Definately better than the snipa model I got before. While it doesn't have a light to it, you can adjust it to adjust to darkness in the room.... so long as there's some form of light in the room anyway. Not to mention... THE MICROPHONE BUILT IN ACTUALLY WORKS! HURRAH!Buy name-brand when it comes to this, because it always works. And there's different graphics like flying kites, snow, and UFOs you can take video of yourself with. Worth the investment.
     
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    5 of 5 Excellent camera Wednesday, July 02, 2008
    A Customer from Tallahassee, FL  
    Very good quality. I am very pleased with this product.
     
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    5 of 5 Just what I was looking for Saturday, June 21, 2008
    A Customer from Fort Collins, Colorado  
    The first camera I bought from best buy(first mistake) cost $20 more and was a peice of crap. This camera is excellent for what I needed and was shipped to me in 3 days. The clarity is not great, but for the price you can't beat it. It picks up sound really well and is easy to position. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for one.
     
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    0 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
     
    5 of 5 My Orders Tuesday, December 04, 2007
    Eugene from Chicago, IL  
    I was shocked and amazed to see both of the products in my house in the same week inwhich I had order them. I opened the boxes thinking that their must be a defect...NOPE!!! It was exactly what ordered and at my house inside of a week. This retailer has my upmost respect and business from this point on! Anytime a company delivers on what they advertise..makes them a definately keeper when it comes to ordering on-line.
     
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    4 of 5 Distant Pictures Friday, November 30, 2007
    A Customer from Stephens City VA  
    This is a terrific webcam except for distant pictures. The shots come out blurry and I did not seem to be able to clear it up.
     
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    5 of 5 Great camera Tuesday, September 25, 2007
    A Customer from Atlanta, Ga  
    This has been a great camera so far. The video quality is great (using Paltalk for video chat) & there is even a built in microphone.
     
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    4 of 5 clear and user friendly device Sunday, February 11, 2007
    A Customer from USA  
    it is good webcam, ease of use..first time u need to adjust, after that you can just connect it. i liked it. you can adjust brightness and contrast depends on ur light..
     
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