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Compare most popular Webcams to Microsoft LifeCam VX-5500

Product Name Microsoft LifeCam VX-5500

Microsoft LifeCam VX-5500

Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000

Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000

Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 (red)

Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 (red)

Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 (blue)

Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 (blue)

Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000

Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000

Release Date 09/09/2008 06/28/2007 06/13/2006
Price Range Check latest prices » $30-$54 Check latest prices » $67-$130 Check latest prices » $35-$53 Check latest prices » $27-$40 Check latest prices » $25-$60
Review Summary The Microsoft LifeCam VX-5500 is a well designed, affordable Webcam with excellent image quality. The Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 offers a winning combination of stellar image quality, easy-to-use software, and a sturdy, stable stand. It's our Webcam pick for desktop and laptop users alike. Despite its uninspired software, the Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 proves its worth with outstanding image quality, a funky and useful design, and low price. Despite its uninspired software, the Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 proves its worth with outstanding image quality, a funky and useful design, and low price. The Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000 offers unique features such as the ability to post photos directly to a blog, but its video effects and image quality don't stand up to that of competing Webcams from veteran manufacturers.
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Basic Specs

Device Type Web camera Web camera Web camera Web camera Web camera
Software Included Drivers & Utilities Skype, Yahoo! Messenger, Logitech QuickCam, Drivers & Utilities, Logitech Video Effects, Windows Live Messenger, HP Photosmart Essential Drivers & Utilities Drivers & Utilities Drivers & Utilities
Gross sensor resolution 2,000,000 pixels
Optical sensor type CMOS CMOS CMOS CMOS
Features Skype compatible, RightSound technology, RightLight 2 technology, Automatic face tracking technology Skype compatible, Adaptive lighting, Automatic face tracking technology Skype compatible, Adaptive lighting, Automatic face tracking technology Automatic face tracking technology
Width 1.8 in 1.8 in 2.2 in
Depth 1.8 in 1.8 in 2.1 in
Height 4 in 4 in 2.9 in
Localization English / United States English / United States
Digital Zoom 4 x 4 x
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