Product Description

Introducing the Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 – Featuring Windows Live compatibility, World Class VGA Optics, superior low-light performance and a fun flexible design. Share more experiences with family and friends. Optimized for Windows Live and Windows 7, the LifeCam Cinema also works with Yahoo Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger and Skype for video calls and messaging.

Product Details

• Color: Blue
• Brand: Microsoft
• Model: RKA-00001
• Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows XP
• Number of items: 1287
• Dimensions: 3.10" h x 7.00" w x 8.10" l, .65 pounds
• CPU: PowerPC G4 2.1 GHz
• Memory: 2000MB SDRAM
• Hard Disk: 1GB
• Processors: 1

Features

• 1.3 Megapixel Photos To Share With Friends & Family
• Built-in Microphone Automatically Picks Up Your Voice
• Superior Low-light Performance
• World Class VGA Optics

From the Manufacturer
Introducing the Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 – Featuring Windows Live compatibility, World Class VGA Optics, superior low-light performance and a fun flexible design. Share more experiences with family and friends. Optimized for Windows Live and Windows 7, the LifeCam Cinema also works with Yahoo Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger and Skype for video calls and messaging.

Product Features:

Share more Swap and share photos live during a video call Windows Live™ call button for use with Windows Live Messenger.

Hear more Crystal-clear audio Built-in unidirectional microphone with acoustic noise cancellation Echo cancellation* See more clearly World-class VGA optics Auto-adjusts for low-light conditions Pan, tilt, zoom** Always focused***

Fun, Flexible Base Bend, fold and shape the flexible base for the best angle on laptop screens, flat panels and traditional monitors. * Echo cancellation available with Windows Vista, Windows Live Messenger, and Microsoft® Office Communicator. ** Not available when previewing and capturing video at 640 × 480 esolution. *** Focus depth of field from 21" to 60".

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	1.3 MP
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	Fixed Focus
Digital Zoom - delivers realistic, up-close-and-personal video, so you can see the contours of every smile	5x	5x	3x	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-5000 System Requirements: Windows 7 or Windows Vista® Intel Pentium® 4 2.8 GHz (Pentium Dual-Core 1.8 GHz or higher recommended) 1 GB of RAM (2 GB recommended), 200–600 MB Hard Drive or Windows® XP Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz (Pentium Dual-Core 1.8 GHz or higher recommended) 256 MB of RAM (500 MB recommended), 400–1250 MB Hard Drive300 MB free Sound card with Windows compatible speakers or headphones USB 1.1 (USB 2.0 recommended) CD drive Internet functions (post to Windows Live™ Spaces, send in e-mail, video calls) also require: Broadband (cable, DSL, or other) modem

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