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Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000
alaSCORE 100

260 reviews

November, 2009

81 / 100

13 Experts

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86 / 100

247 Users

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alaTest collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of the Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 from cnet.com. The average user rating from cnet.com is 65 out of 100.

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"This product sucked right out of the box!"

This product is horrible, could not even inst...  Nothing to like about this product First the product was difficult to remove orm the box. Second, t...

"Good quality image at an attractive price"

My essential requirement was low light perfor...  The image quality is excellent and it performs very well in low light. Installation was simple even...

"Quick cam pro 9000 is better"

I think that quick cam pro 9000 is the best c...  Cheaper than Quick cam pro 9000 Quick cam pro 9000 is better

"Easy install; good picture quality; no problems."

Right price; easy to use; good quality.  The install was quick. You can either hang it from the edge of the monitor, or place it on your desktop -- t...

Average Rating

65

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alaTest collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of the Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 from pcworld.com. The average user rating from pcworld.com is 76 out of 100.

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Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 Webcam

I got the LifeCam VX-5000 for when I talk to my family in Florida for them to be able to see me and my family here in WI. After a long period of time ...

Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 Webcam

Tried installing and it crashed, now get tons of errors when trying to boot my computer. I have tried everything to fix. MS does not offer any support...

Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 Sharp Video Web Cam - Red

I am very happy with this camera. I suggest shopping around for the best price, as the price can vary greatly. The built in microphone is a convienien...

Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 Sharp Video Web Cam - Red

I have used this cam without the provided software on Windows XP and it operates well. I have had no difficulty using any of the messaging application...

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alaTest collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of the Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 from dell.com. The average user rating from dell.com is 93 out of 100.

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Works Great!!

Don't know a lot about web cams but these work great. Excellent picture and sound. Easy hookup- Works great with Skype!! Just ordered my second set fo...

great webcam

Very easy to use, works flawlessly with MSN Messenger and Skype. Was plug n play. Mic works great too. You just have to keep in mind, with any mic, no...

LifeCam VX-5000

Worked right out of the box..plug and play--no issues at all. Am using with Skype

GREAT WEB CAM,@ A GREAT PRICE !

A CASE WOULD BE NICE TAKE IT FROM SOMEONE WHO LOOKS AROUND FOR THE BEST DEAL AND PRICE.STOP LOOKING,HERE IT IS.I POSITIONED IT ON MY LAPTOP(AND STAYS...

Average Rating

93

US

alaTest collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of the Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 from epinions.com. The average user rating from epinions.com is 80 out of 100.

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A camera of many colors

My wife's family is pretty far away, and with a couple of small children around, we thought it would be nice for the grandparents to be able to see th...

A camera of many colors

My wife's family is pretty far away, and with a couple of small children around, we thought it would be nice for the grandparents to be able to see th...

Average Rating

80

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alaTest collected and analyzed 25 user reviews of the Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 from newegg.com. The average user rating from newegg.com is 82 out of 100.

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Really nice for the money.

I've built computers from scratch for many years but my knowledge of web cams are limited. I couldn't really compare this product to others of its pri...

great microsoft product

great buy for 39.99 clear perfect quality for any usage need to download new drivers for windows 7 compatibility

Buy this one.

If you are overwhelmed with all the choices and don't know what to buy, you won't go wrong with this one. I'm a pro photographer, and a bit discerning...

cam

the bendable arch support really helps Dope built-in microphone 30 FPS is really whack, but its just a 1.3 mp camera

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alaTest collected and analyzed 159 user reviews of the Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 from amazon.com. The average user rating from amazon.com is 86 out of 100.

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Pretty good webcam, WORST SOFTTWARE

Pretty good webcam, WORST SOFTTWARE the only reason its getting 2 star is because of the software. All i want was a driver and it installed soo many s...

Pretty good webcam, WORST SOFTTWARE

Pretty good webcam, WORST SOFTTWARE the only reason its getting 2 star is because of the software. All i want was a driver and it installed soo many s...

Pretty good webcam, WORST SOFTTWARE

Pretty good webcam, WORST SOFTTWARE the only reason its getting 2 star is because of the software. All i want was a driver and it installed soo many s...

Good for the cost.

Good for the cost. This product is optimized for MS Messenger, but works with Skype, although the many special effects are not easy to access using Sk...

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alaTest collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of the Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 from amazon.co.uk. The average user rating from amazon.co.uk is 77 out of 100.

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Easy to Install and works with Skype

Easy to Install and works with Skype I needed Skype to keep in touch with my daughter whilst she was overseas. The VX-5000 installed really easily an...

Focus Range

Focus Range An brilliant camera at a very reasonable price. Good image resolution with a excellent quality microphone. However, the lens is fixed focu...

Nice looking camera

Nice looking camera A nice looking camera which gives good picture and sound quality. \nCable is long enough to go from the top of the monitor to the ...

limited versatility = limited appeal.

limited versatility = limited appeal. If your intent on using this solely with Windows Live Messenger (which is what it's optimised for), it's probabl...

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