Reviews of the Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000
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CNET Review
The Good: Flexible stand; adjustable camera; call button launches contacts; can post photos to blogs through software.
The Bad: Call button gets in the way while adjusting; must install Windows Live Messenger; subpar video effects; delay in starting video.
The Bottom Line: 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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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 69/100 and users 68/100. Comparing these reviews to 27325 other Webcams reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 84/100 = Very Good.
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techtree.com
Review Summary: Available for a street price of Rs.3650 with 3-year warranty, this is a pretty expensive webcam, the images are rich but not smooth. Face tracking might be able to justify the cost a bit but there are webcams with a better implementation of it, though ...
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goodgearguide.com.au
Review Summary: The Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000 is a mid-range webcam that suffers from the same pitfalls as most mid-range cameras on the market. When the lighting is anything but optimal, the image quality suffers greatly.
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techgage.com
Review Summary: Microsoft released two brand-new webcams last month, the VX-3000 and VX-6000, both of which have a huge feature-set. The better of the two even offers "high-definition" 1.3 megapixel video capabilities. We've been testing both webcams for the past ...
Manufacturer: Microsoft Corp.
Part number: 68C-00001
General
- Device Type Web camera
- Width 2.2 in
- Depth 2.1 in
- Height 2.9 in
- Optical sensor type CMOS
- Software Included Drivers & Utilities
- Features Automatic face tracking technology
Camera
- Type Color - Fixed
- Video Capture 1280 x 1024
- Still Image 1280 x 1024
- Audio Support Yes : Built-in microphone
Image Sensor
- Type CMOS
- Effective Pixels 1280 x 1024
Lens Construction
- Focus Adjustment Manual
Interfaces
- Computer Interface Hi-Speed USB
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A
- Connections 1 x USB
- Cables included 1 x USB cable - 6 ft
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x USB cable - 6 ft
- Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
- Compliant Standards CB, CE, UL, FCC, MIC, NOM, TUV, cUL, BSMI, GOST, VCCI, WEEE, WHQL, ICES-003, ISO 9002
Power
- Power Device None
Software / System Requirements
- OS Required Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
- Min Processor Type 700 MHz
- Peripheral / Interface Devices 4x CD-ROM, Sound card, SVGA graphics card with 2MB of memory
- System Requirements Details Pentium III - RAM 128 MB - HD 300 MB
Environmental Parameters
- Operating Temperature 32 °F ... 104 °F
- Relative Humidity (operating) 5 - 80%
Physical Characteristics
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 2.2 in x 2.1 in x 2.9 in
- Weight 3.4 oz
Override
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
Product Photos
User Opinions
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