Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 Webcam - Blue - RKA-00001
USB

I have been thrilled with the performance of this webcam. I can see my girlfriend very well in (except for the faint glow of her laptop screen) pitch darkness. Smoothness, even on my antiquated P4m 1.8Ghz 512mb laptop is pretty nice. On a nicer PC I have seen it indeed performs even better. The Lifecam software is interesting; I deleted it b/c Movie Maker serves my needs fine, even though it doesn't have the "masks" or other fun things to play with. I use the VX-5000 with Skype, and have worked with the setting in Skype to put out a smoother, more balanced, and colorful picture. Such things as turning backlight compensation off and exposure down help, to name a few. Audio quality is excellent! Natural, uncompressed feeling. It feels like I bought a fair quality stand alone mic. It also blocks out almost ALL background noise. Design is great! I love the little tail, very handy and sturdy. Good build quality. (I like Microsoft hardware MUCH better than their software :P) This is my first webcam, but I thoroughly researched before buying. Cnet states it has performance on par with the $90 Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000; I was thrilled to get it for half retail of its retail, at which it is a very good value.
 
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