Microsoft Lifecam VX-3000

===Introduction=== Since the late 90s at work, we have always used webcams to provide the photo identity for our ID cards. We have never had any preference to a particular make meaning we have tried 3Com, Creative and Logitech in the past. Now it was Microsoft's turn in the form of the Lifecam VX-3000. This camera was supposedly a middle of the range camera at its time of release, higher in spec than the VX-1000, but lower than the VX-6000. ===In the box=== Considering the size of this webcam and the fact there wasn't a user manual included in paper form, I found the box to be very bulky. In typical Microsoft fashion the box was big ...  Read the complete review

Introduction- Having recently purchased a budget laptop for my daughter i have been looking at purchasing a webcam for her so she could speak to her nan and grandad who have rcently moved away.My first instinct was to purchase a cheaply priced model off ebay,bargain one webcam purchased for £5.It was a shortlived celebration as i discovered that the laptop did not have a built in mic and neither did the webcam (budget laptops can be a pain).So back to ebay and a slightly more expensive webcam with built in mic,hooray i think not it was a brand that was alien to me and i just couldn't figure out how to configure the damn mic to ...  Read the complete review

Microsoft LifeCam The LifeCam is a relatively compact webcam. The LifeCam is presented well, with a black and silver finish. LifeCam Overview : Takes High Definition photographs A built in microphone Windows live call button Universal attachment base Pan,tilt and zoom. How the Microsoft LifeCam works : Used in conjunction with the Windows Live Messenger Programme,the web cam can bring conversations to life ..literally !..its possible to chat with friends and family from all over the World with the aid of the LifeCam. The LifeCam has a built in microphone,which automatically picks up your voice. The ...  Read the complete review

So you're chatting to your friends on Windows Live Messenger. Perhaps you feel that talking to them on an instant messenger is no match for talking to them face-to-face. That's where Microsoft's Lifecam comes in! With Microsoft Lifecam VX-3000, you can chat to your friends and family in person (well, almost) from the safety of your computer chair - and at the press of a button. And that's not all it does - with the handy dashboard, you can take pictures, record videos, add effects, upload images to your Live Space and more - all in one convenient place. If you're just looking for a webcam for your instant messaging, Lifecam VX-3000 is ...  Read the complete review