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Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000
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November, 2009

81 / 100

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Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 (green) review

Excellent image quality, especially in low light; flexible rubber stand provides a stable and versatile base

LifeCam application is lackluster; not compatible with Macs

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-5000 offers vastly superior performance and a much improved design compared with last year's LifeCam NX-3000 model. Aside from an updated look, the bundled LifeCam software is unfortunately the same lackluster application...

May, 2008

Rating

80

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cnet.com
US

Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000

Decent video, a bright image, and reasonable cost make the LifeCam a solid webcam, especially if you use Windows Live Messenger, for which it has a couple of special features.

Bright and clear video feed. Very easy install. Cool rubber grip. Good bundled software.

A few minor crashes. A few features work only with Windows Live Messenger. Audio quality only passable.

This functional webcam makes video chats look bright and crisp, thanks to a new low-light sensor with an extra software program. Still, we had a few minor crashes.

But you get what you pay for, so if you want a Microsoft model, skip that stinker and get the LifeCam VX-5000 for only $50. The clip worked well on a Panasonic plasma TV and a ViewSonic monitor—both of which have a bezel measuring about an inch...

July, 2008

Rating

70

pcmag.com
US

Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000

The Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 features Windows Live compatibility, world class VGA optics, superior low-light performance and a fun flexible design. Share more experiences with family...

No rating

digitaltrends.com
GB

Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 Review

By Matthew Elliott

Webcam with bendable stand and great quality

Excellent image quality, especially in low light ; flexible rubber stand provides a stable and versatile base

LifeCam application is lacklustre ; not compatible with Macs

Despite its uninspired software, the Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 proves its worth with outstanding image quality, a funky and useful design and low price

If you're looking for cheap headphones to use on the go, this review won't help you. Audio Technica's ? ATH-W5000s are extremely high-end, closed-back, reference-grade headphones for the truly discerning audiophile. Although it's not unusual to see...

June, 2008

Rating

80

Partner Source
cnet.co.uk
GB

Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 webcam

By Chris Hall

Will this keep you in the picture?

Size, good build quality, indicator light

Stand not great for laptops, struggles with bright light and contrasty scenes

A compact webcam that copes well with web usage, but is sadly let down by the stand

January, 2009

Rating

70

Partner Source
pocket-lint.com
GB

Review: Microsoft Lifecam VX-5000 webcam

By Anthony Dhanendran

Video calls at the touch of a button, with a catch

Superior build quality and call quality mean this is a good choice of webcam

The Lifecam VX-5000, Microsoft's latest webcam promises good low-light performance - useful if you're video calling people from a dark room, we suppose. Since our internet connection happened to be unavailable when we first tried, we were left...

September, 2008

Rating

80

Computeract!ve
GB

Review: Microsoft Lifecam VX-5000 webcam

Video calls at the touch of a button, with a catch

September, 2008

Rating

80

v3.co.uk
GB

Microsoft LifeCam VX 5000

By Ardjuna Seghers

A bendy, twisty little webcam that covers the basics without breaking the bank.

The fact that the word 'fun' is mentioned several times on the Microsoft LifeCam VX5000's specifications page should tell you all you need to know. This is a light, compact and easy to use webcam which doesn't go beyond the basics, but does those well ...

Which brings us back to the good old webcam, and specifically, Microsoft's LifeCam VX 5000. Getting the LifeCam out of Microsoft's over-complex packaging reveals a very cute, compact little device. Both the build quality and design of the VX5000's...

August, 2008

Rating

70

trustedreviews.com
FR

Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000

By Pierre-Jean Alzieu

When used during the day the Microsoft VX-5000 offers nice image quality and precise sound via its integrated micro. Otherwise, rendering at night is a bit dark.

- Elegant and sober design, - Image and sound quality, - Foot, - Compact

- Video effects are of no interest, - Night rendering is too dark

July, 2008

Rating

100

digitalversus.com
DE

Flexibles Elektronenauge: Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000

By Matthew Elliott

US Note: This is an automatic translation. The text can differ from the original review.

A webcam will be better in this price class do not find .

despite their naïve or software may be Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 thanks an outstanding picture quality, its chic and practical design and a low price compared to its competitors claim. The Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 ...

July, 2008

Rating

80

cnet.de

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