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Microsoft LifeCam Show Reviews

Web camera - color - audio - Hi-Speed USB More product details

$64.95

Decent image quality ; magnetized connection options are flexible and sturdy ; 2-megapixel sensor... (cnet.com)

Good quality video and audio, lots of mounting options (pocket-lint.com)

alaTest Review Summary for Microsoft LifeCam Show

We have collected and analyzed 12 expert reviews and 7 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 68/100 and users rate it 66/100. The average review date is January 7, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 27319 reviews from other Webcams. The alaScore™ for this product is 90/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 19, 2009.

alaSCORE 90

900100

19 reviews

November, 2009

68 / 100

12 Experts

Product Age

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66 / 100

7 Users

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from $64.95

Expert Reviews (12)

US

Microsoft LifeCam Show review

By Matthew Elliott (cnet.com)

Decent image quality ; magnetized connection options are flexible and sturdy ; 2-megapixel sensor provides higher resolution than your typical Webcam ; 3D video effects improve on past efforts

LifeCam application remains lackluster and quirky ; not compatible with Macs

The Microsoft LifeCam Show offers improvement over Microsoft's previous laptop Webcam, but Logitech still has the laptop Webcam to beat.

The LifeCam Show is a vast improvement over Microsoft's previous laptop...

Rating

60100

Partner Source
cnet.com
US

Microsoft LifeCam Show

By Matthew Elliott (zdnet.com)

Rating

66100

Partner Source
zdnet.com
GB

Microsoft LifeCam Show webcam

By Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

A webcam for your travels?

Good quality video and audio, lots of mounting options

Expensive, heavy install

At £79.95, this is an expensive option, but as a result, there is little to complain about in terms of performance

Microsoft has a range of cameras and the LifeCam Show is aimed at those on...

Rating

70100

Partner Source
pocket-lint.com

User Reviews (7)

US

"way over-priced for what you get"

By smed58 (cnet.com)

I recently purchased this webcam and I'm very... 

the way it attaches is good

video speed is very slow, audio quality is mediocre at best

US

Current Communications and Video Sharing

By mybella (ciao.com)

LifeCam Show is a solid webcam from Microsoft, with the design of ultra-thin and bright display. Designed to meet the needs of desktop and laptop, LifeCam Show has a unique attachment system such as a clip to a laptop, desktop holder, and two adhesive dis...

Video sensor with 2 . 0 megapixel (MP)

US

Great Camera! Nice design and Good Video

By Baglery (bestbuy.com)

"Love this Webcam. I am comparing the video to the old webcam that I bought last year and it is amazing the improvement! I travel a lot and this webcam doesn't take that much space out of my briefcase. The magnetic base it is great. Really easy to attach"...

Small! Great Video Quality

Cable somehow short

Manufacturer's Description

Enjoy ultimate mobility and share more with the ultra-thin, ultra-sleek LifeCam Show.

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