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High Definition photos (1.3 megapixels interpolated) show you in the best light The built-in microphone automatically picks up your voice with remarkable clarity Windows Live™ Call Button - just press this button and select an Online Contact to start a video call Move around without disappearing from the screen—advanced software keeps your face front and center It’s a snap to attach the LifeCam to any monitor The pan and tilt functionality make it a snap to capture the big picture, however you want to see it The long, flexible cable gives you more room to move Surprise your friends with cool video effects, accessible right from the Windows Live Messenger Window LifeCams capture life at 30 frames per second, which means the video images you see are smooth and seamless USB 2.0 connection Take instant messaging with friends and family to a new level of sight and sound. System Requirements: Windows XP Pro/Home/Media Center Edition/Tablet PC Edition Sound card with speakers or headphones, 4x speed CD-ROM drive or faster, display adapter capable of 800 x 600 resolution or higher, 2MB or more video memory, 16-b it color depth or higher, Microsoft Keyboard and Mouse or compatible pointing device.
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Product Reviews Summary
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.1 stars
(based on 38 reviews)
92% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Easy to set up(36), Fast connection(31), Good in low light(19), Great extra features(11), Sharp image(27)
Cons:
Slow or inconsistent connection(3)
Best Uses:
Business meetings(3), Home computer(32), Laptop(8)
Describe Yourself:
Budget buyer(16), Quality oriented(21)
Primary use:
Business(4), Personal(34)

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Serves its purpose well!
By MarineVerified Purchaser from Lolo MT on 9/10/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Fast Connection, Good In Low Light, Sharp Image
Best Uses:
Business Meetings
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I purchased this camera to connect to a video conferencing network. It has worked exceptionally. Would recommend it to anyone with a need for a webcam.

 
Like MasterCard commercial - Priceless!
By grandma of 2 new babiesVerified Purchaser from Columbus OH on 9/10/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Fast Connection, Good In Low Light, Great Extra Features, Sharp Image
Best Uses:
Home Computer, Laptop
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Took it out of town to Dayton to introduce great-grandmas to new baby in Chicago LIVE IN ACTION! Will not meet baby in person until 2 months old, so seeing him live on camera was PRICELESS!!!!

Everybody wins! Used a conference room in public library, could control light and noise. Gave one to each of our kids when they had babies this summer. One each for desktop here and my laptop. Now we can keep up with the baby until we see him, and 2 new mommies can keep up with each other! WINS all around!!

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
this unit will not operate on my pc
By EdVerified Purchaser from Indian Harbour Beach, FL on 9/4/2008
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Can't get it to work. Microsoft thinks another device on my USB bus is causing the problem. That doesn't help me.....

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Easy to install
By LesaVerified Purchaser from Dallas on 8/20/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use, Quality Construction
Best Uses:
Enhance Experience
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Professional
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

My first webcam ever - but needed one to "see" all my college age kids since they have all moved away to college. This was easy to set up, has a very clear picture (even in low light) and the audio is very clear. The software is easy to use - it does not provide a lot of "special effects" seen in other webcam software, but is basic and great for generic use!

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
great little camera
By snufmanVerified Purchaser from Frederick,co on 8/13/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Fast Connection, Good In Low Light, Great Extra Features, Sharp Image
Best Uses:
Home Computer
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

to talk to my best friend

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
returned this product
By RevJudyVerified Purchaser from Cincinnati, Ohio on 8/13/2008
Pros:
No sound
Cons:
Slow or Inconsistent Connection
Best Uses:
None
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Not worth taking home.

 
Easy to install... so far so good!
By arepaisaVerified Purchaser from harleysville, pa on 8/13/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Fast Connection, Good In Low Light, Sharp Image
Best Uses:
Home Computer
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Easy to install, easy to use, sharp image, voice through the microphone is clear.

 
Wonderfull and easy to install.
By Rickie SueVerified Purchaser from Tampa Land O lakes FL on 8/13/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Fast Connection, Good In Low Light, Great Extra Features, Sharp Image
Best Uses:
Home Computer
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Very easy to use,
thanks

 
Good quality video.
By eagle_eyeVerified Reviewer from Pittsburgh, PA on 7/31/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Sharp Image
Cons:
Slow or Inconsistent Connection
Best Uses:
Home Computer
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

It's small, and very easy to set up with the software. The sound and video lag a little, and once in a while it will get very choppy.

 
Great Webcam
By RayVerified Purchaser from Woodbury, NJ on 7/31/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Fast Connection, Good In Low Light, Sharp Image
Best Uses:
Home Computer, Laptop
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

One of the better Webcams I.ve Seen

 
LifeCam VX-3000
By MichaelVerified Purchaser from New York NY on 7/30/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Fast Connection, Sharp Image
Best Uses:
Home Computer
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I bought the product to do video conferencing with family members. So far it's working great, and I have no complaints.

 
LifeCam
By J-ManVerified Purchaser from Moses Lake, WA on 7/24/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Fast Connection, Sharp Image
Best Uses:
Home Computer
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Good webcam, some difficulty with audio

 
Great Product- bought as gift.
By The Crazy AuntVerified Purchaser from Ovid, MI on 7/23/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Fast Connection, Sharp Image
Cons:
No problems
Best Uses:
Home Computer
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Bought as a gift so I could "talk & see" my sister and great niece! It's perfect. Want to replace my unit with one like this one because I think it is a better quality.

[0 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Good value for the money, I would buy it
By RoyVerified Purchaser from Grants Pass, OR on 6/25/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Fast Connection, Sharp Image
Best Uses:
Home Computer
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Talking to people on the internet

 
Good camera for the money
By JG KnowsVerified Purchaser from Providence, RI on 6/23/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Fast Connection
Cons:
A little weak in low ligh
Best Uses:
Home Computer
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

If you just want to keep in touch with family and friend and don't want to spend a lot, this product is a good fit.

 
Good value
By willieVerified Purchaser from Southern Maryland on 6/21/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Fast Connection, Good In Low Light, Sharp Image
Best Uses:
Home Computer
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Keeps the extended family in touch at a great price.

 
Cool toy
By MeVerified Purchaser from Ct on 6/19/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Fast Connection, Sharp Image
Best Uses:
Home Computer, Laptop, Monitoring
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Works as good as you would expect from a tiny little camera. Wish it came with more software

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Works as Advertised
By LenVerified Purchaser from Cherry Hill, NJ on 6/19/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Fast Connection, Sharp Image, Works with Skype
Best Uses:
Home Computer
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Bought to use with Skype and it does that very well. Picture quality adequate. Easy to set up and use.

 
Decent for the price
By Twisted TechieVerified Purchaser from Mornganton, NC on 6/19/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Fast Connection
Cons:
Bad In Low Light
Best Uses:
Home Computer, Laptop
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Decent camera but the software is not that good. Ended up getting other webcam software and it works a lot better.

 
Well built/exceptional quality
By CartmanVerified Purchaser from Deerfield Beach, FL on 6/19/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Great Extra Features
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Home Computer
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Easy to use and it looks nice on my desk.

 
very nice!!
By ritchie133Verified Purchaser from Middleboro,MA on 6/19/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Fast Connection, Great Extra Features, Sharp Image
Best Uses:
Home Computer
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

i use the cam for video chatting with friends and family. the quality is good and i bought it at a great price. it works with msn, yahoo, and aol.

 
excellent capture and images
By jhun, pinoy itoVerified Purchaser from new jersey on 6/19/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Fast Connection, Good In Low Light, Great Extra Features, Sharp Image
Best Uses:
Home Computer
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

very happy and satisfied with this product and highly recommendable

 
Work great, features weak
By StorminVerified Purchaser from Manalapan, NJ on 6/19/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Fast Connection, Good In Low Light, Sharp Image
Best Uses:
Home Computer
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

great product, weak on features, works great as a standard web cam.

 
I would purchase this product again
By KatiekinsVerified Purchaser from PA on 3/20/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Fast Connection, Sharp Image
Best Uses:
Home Computer
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

We can move the web cam to show someone something that is on the other side of the room. It sets nicely on top of the computer and stays in one spot will not fall off.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
point n click, now lets play soccer
By FutbolVerified Purchaser from Hood River, OR on 3/12/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Fast Connection, Great Extra Features
Cons:
Mount
Best Uses:
Laptop
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

overall its good, just the stand is not that good for my use.

 
sharp images you can trust
By BonicolVerified Purchaser from california on 3/9/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Good In Low Light, Sharp Image
Cons:
Slow or Inconsistent Connection
Best Uses:
Home Computer
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

video calling with family and friends in other countries.

 
Great product for the price paid
By rickforteVerified Purchaser from Meadville, PA on 3/8/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Fast Connection, Good In Low Light, Great Extra Features, Sharp Image
Best Uses:
Home Computer
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

this unit works perfectly so far. If it holds up as expected, then it will be a awesome purchase

 
Easy to use
By ReneVerified Purchaser from Valencia, CA on 3/8/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up
Cons:
nono
Best Uses:
Home Computer
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

It's one of the best webcam in the market today. Will definitely recommend to my friends.

[0 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Good for the Money!
By SoundmanVerified Purchaser from Illinois on 3/8/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Fast Connection, Good In Low Light
Best Uses:
Home Computer
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This camera performs well but with my desktop I had to purchase a headset w/mic to get acceptable performance. The built in usb mic caused slow processing of the image. The included extras in the software were so so. Once I switched mics it was very acceptable for video calling home from business trips away. Good for the money for what I needed thanks to Staples Weekly Deals.

 
very good
By ravanzVerified Purchaser from florida on 3/7/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Fast Connection, Good In Low Light, Sharp Image
Best Uses:
Home Computer, Laptop
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

very user friendly and quality image

 
very good products
By mineshVerified Purchaser from jupiter, fl - 33469 on 3/7/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Fast Connection, Good In Low Light, Great Extra Features, Sharp Image
Best Uses:
Home Computer
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

it is very good product.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Can you see me now?
By just meVerified Purchaser from Seattle, Wa on 3/7/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Fast Connection, Good In Low Light
Cons:
Had to reset port numbers, Jerky on Yahoo
Best Uses:
Home Computer
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

now that port numbers have been changed the webcam seems to work alright..very frustrating to see someone but be unseen. Also, it does not work with all versions of AOL, could be an AOL problem, not sure. Also jerky movements on Yahoo and freezes up more but the window is larger...

 
I would definitely buy again
By Typing my Life AwayVerified Purchaser from Cincinnati Ohio on 3/7/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Fast Connection, Good In Low Light, Great Extra Features, Sharp Image
Best Uses:
Business Meetings, Home Computer, Laptop
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Bought camera for all family members - father recently died and this is a way to keep mother connected with children in other states. Works perfectly - just like being there.

 
Great price and excellent picture.
By ZmanVerified Purchaser from Mullica Hill, N.J. on 3/7/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Fast Connection, Good In Low Light, Sharp Image
Best Uses:
Home Computer
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I mostly use the LifeCam during instant messenging. I've experienced some difficulty when trying to view both the person I'm chatting with and myself, at the same time.

 
Great Product- Easy to set up
By AllyVerified Purchaser from Kinnelon, NJ on 3/7/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Fast Connection, Good In Low Light, Great Extra Features, Sharp Image
Best Uses:
Home Computer
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

My 11 year old daughter set this product up herself and solely uses it without any problems.

 
alot of fun ,and so easy to install
By george the machinistVerified Purchaser from central islip,ny on 3/7/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Fast Connection, Good In Low Light
Cons:
No cons
Best Uses:
Business Meetings
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

i use this product to to see freinds and family,it also makes a great business tool too !

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
It will help to reduce the distance
By AmzadVerified Purchaser from Metairie,LA on 10/24/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Fast Connection, Sharp Image
Cons:
Bad In Low Light, Images become blackish
Best Uses:
Home Computer
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I use the product as I am with my relatives
Easy and fast connection.
Video motions are not great.Slow--

[1 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Opened our world
By SchoolmarmVerified Purchaser from NV on 9/30/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Fast Connection, Sharp Image
Best Uses:
Home Computer, Laptop
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented, Value Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

My son is over seas. We purchased a pair of webcams before he left. The cameras have been very easy to use and a gift to facilitate the distance.

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