Microsoft LifeCam VX3000

Introduction:

Last month, Hardware-Pacers reviewed Microsoft's new LifeCam VX-6000 webcam. The VX-6000 is one of the best (quite possibly the best) webcam the hardware-pacers team has seen. With that being said, Hardware-Pacers staff wondered what the VX-3000 (Microsoft's slightly scaled down version of the VX-6000) would have to offer. Amazingly, the VX-3000 is also a high performance webcam that will give other webcam manufacturers a run for the money. The VX-3000's 640x480 video resolution is comparable to the other top end webcams that are in the under $100 price range, but there are fewer quality cams with this resolution in the under $50 price range. User’s can still share meaningful connections with friends and family with sight and sound all through the convenience of the internet coupled with the innovations of the LifeCam. Just like the VX-6000, a user can simply connect the LifeCam and after the quick install of the Microsoft LifeCam software (included with purchase) the user will be ready to share all of life’s experiences in real time video over the web. The VX-3000’s capability is great; with 640x480 video and a price under $50, Microsoft has created a great home computer camera that easily compares to other systems on the market today.

Retail Price: $49.95

Technical Specifications:

• Webcam Length: 2.10 inches (53.3 millimeters)
• Webcam Width: 2.16 inches (55.0 millimeters)
• Webcam Depth/Height: 2.92 inches (74.1 millimeters)
• Webcam Weight: 3.36 ounces (95.3 grams)
• Webcam Cable Length: 72.0 inches +6/-0 inches (1829 millimeters +152/-0 millimeters)
• Call Button Life: 10,000 actuations
• Mouse Width: 2.07 inches (52.7 millimeters)
• Sensor: CMOS VGA sensor technology
• Motion Video: 640x480 pixel video
• Still Image: 1.3  mega pixel (1280 x 1024 pixel, interpolated) photos
• Field of View: 55° diagonal field of view

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