Microsoft LifeCam VX-800

Microsoft LifeCam VX-800
alaScore 87

77 reviews

May, 2013

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We have collected and analyzed 1 expert reviews and 76 user reviews from international sources. Users rate it 90/100. The average review date is Aug 27, 2011. We have compared these reviews to 49974 reviews from other Webcams. The alaScore™ for this product is 87/100 = Very good. Last update: May 21, 2013.

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Great Camera! It's A Must To Buy!

 

The Whole Camera Is Made Just Right! The Only Flaw is The Auto Focus.it has a mind of its own..but to fix that is to open the camera options and deselect auto focus..easy like that! Highly Recommend This Camera To Anyone!

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Better options available

 

Things have probably changed since I purchased (and returned) this webcam. Like others have said, the autofocus is horrible and I could not get it to work with 2 Windows 7 computers. I throughly know my way around a computer and was surprised that...

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Horrible and Not Worth a Penny!

 

I bought this camera because the store I was in did not have the one I wanted and I figured I would give it a try. I returned it the next day. The biggest problem was that it would not stay in focus! It kept searching for focus and would not find it...

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Works Well

 

I have been using this in several GNU (Linux) distributions, and it works well (if I can access Kamerka--a KDE app).

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Pretty good.

 

I'm pretty satisfied with the webcam. Nice quality, easy to install. The only problem is the autofocusing like the others said.

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Great Image Quality. Annoying Auto Focus

 

Turn off the auto focus and you're good to go. Image quality is great. It takes good pictures but takes a little while to start. Low price so you can't beat it.

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Perfect for Skype

 

Easy set up and quality output.

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Best Webcam for 30 bucks

 

Like the title says best webcam for 30 bucks. Love the adjustable stand, I wish it could clip on to my monitor tho. For a webcam that does 720p for 30 bucks is pretty damn good and you can't beat it. Autofocus is a little bit annoying but you can...

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Beware the auto-focus

 

Great quality of image and good mount, but it wont stop auto-focusing! It's insane and pissing me off, there are no new drivers to fix this, you have to find some crap software and edit the registry to make it stick, praying it was in focus when you...

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Great webcam

 

This high definition, automatic focusing webcam is everything that was advertised. The picture is very misleading. I expected a huge thing that I wondered where I would locate it. Actually, it is very small and easily sits inconspicuously on top of my...

Product Specifications

Whether it's moving to a new town, a kid going off to college, or the arrival of a new baby, Webcam video calling offers an ideal way to stay close to the ones you love, no matter where life takes them. And with a Microsoft LifeCam, starting a video calling is as simple as pressing the Windows Live Call Button. LifeCams are optimized for use with Windows Live Messenger, which makes it incredibly easy to share your life's experiences. Microsoft LifeCams make it effortless to stay in touch with friends and family who live far away - or across town - with crystal clear video calling.

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Audio Support: Yes
Max Digital Video Resolution:640 x 480

Header

Compatibility:PC
Manufacturer:Microsoft
Model:VX-800
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Microsoft LifeCam

Miscellaneous

Microsoft Certification:Certified for Windows Vista

Service & Support

Type:3 years warranty

System Requirements

OS Required:Microsoft Windows XP SP2 / Microsoft Windows Vista

Video Input

Camera Type:Web camera
Computer Interface:Hi-Speed USB