Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 (Blue) by Microsoft
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Digital camera reviews of Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 (Blue)
Digital camera Review: Good for the cost.
Summary: 4 Stars
This product is optimized for MS Messenger, but works with Skype, although the many special effects are not easy to access using Skype. For simple video phone conversations, it works fine.Digital camera Review: Great for the 99th percentile
Summary: 5 Stars
It does what I need it to do. I had some time with a VX3000 and this is heads and shoulders above that unit. The microphone doesn't cry for mercy when it gets loud and the picture quality is significantly better. Under low light conditions the vx3000 wouldn't even try. This one performs admirably. You're not going to make professional videos with this but for the 30 dollar price point you really cannot go wrong. Say what you want about Microsoft's business practices but their hardware offerings are usually quite solid. This is no exception. Buy with confidence!Digital camera Review: Good but not great. User issues or User error?
Summary: 2 Stars
This little gizmo is supposed to help us communicate via the web with grandparents, et al. And I suppose it does. But not very well. Unfortunately one must look into the camera and not at the screen when using it. If the user looks at the screen (to see and communicate with a friend/family) the friend/family on the other end will in turn see the user's face with downcast eyelids. Bummer.
I've tried adjusting the camera, but the grip doesn't work well on my laptop. Instead of talking to the screen, I have to talk to the camera, which is a bit odd.
Hopefully others have not experienced this problem.
Digital camera Review: Don' buy unless you want to use Microsoft Live Call
Summary: 2 Stars
Okay camera but the software installation took forever. I have no idea why, It just buzzed along for 20 minutes. So be aware that your are giving Microsoft an opportunity to get into your software libraries. If you don'e plan to use this exclusively for Microsoft Live, don't bother with this camera , get a Logitech or other legitmate camera maker.Digital camera Review: Well worth the money.
Summary: 5 Stars
Pros:
-Great quality for the $
-Perfectly compatible and easy to use with Skype
-Plug and play compatible installation for Vista
Cons:
-Base, while easy to flex and attach/stand, is not easy to create a desired tilt/angle
-Software is not installation friendly
Verdict:
For $28, this is an impressive unit. The picture quality is surprisingly good for this price and functions well even in low light. Recommended.