With simple setup and one-touch calling, the Microsoft LifeCam VX-1000 makes it easier than ever to see and hear your friends and family over the Internet. Hear sounds and voices as if they were in the room with you. See clear live video images. Experience a new dimension in communication. The LifeCam VX-1000 is optimized for use with Microsoft Windows Live Messenger, so you can share life as it happens. Easily start a video chat by pressing the Windows Live Call Button, and clicking an Online Contact. Crystal-clear video conversation is now possible with more than 200 million contacts in nearly every country in the world. The long, flexible cable gives you more room to move System Requirements - Windows XP Pro, Home, Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition, Hard Disk Space, 300 MB free, Sound card with speakers or headphones, Pentium II 550 MHz (Pentium 4 1.4 GHz recommended) or higher, 4? speed CD-ROM drive or faster, Display adapter capable of 800 ? 600 resolution or higher, 16-bit color depth or higher, 2 MB or more video memory, Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device, Auto Update required for one-touch blogging, Internet access required, Internet functions (post to Windows Live Spaces, send in e-mail, video calls), Internet Explorer 6.0 or later browser software required for installation, 25 MB hard-drive space typically required (users can maintain other default Web browsers after installation), Access to the Internet via an internet service provider Dimensions - Height 2.7 x Width 2.18 x Depth 2.0 inch Weight - 3.3 ounces
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
ok if not expecting everything perfect:
This camera is similar to most webcams I have dealt with. It has a digital delay, you can see the jumps - it is not a smooth video transmission. It can record dark if you don't know how to do lighting. I am able to deal with these flaws, but other people expect it to show "real time" and "real life" - it is simple technology with simple features. My aunt installed it fine, but it wants to install Windows Messenger and she had problems with that. It was Christmas Day so maybe something was wrong with the... more info
Excellent Camera:
I definitely recommend this camera!
I bought it not expecting anything amazing but it actually is pretty darn good quality. It was easy to set up and figure out how to use too. Plus, the adjusting ring allows you to focus the video until it's clear.
If you're looking for a nice, affordable camera this is the one for you.
Microsoft VX-1000 WebCam:
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3085LO2CHKOZD Took it out of the box, installed the program, plugged in the Camera's USB and that was it, worked beautifully. Excellent Cam for under $25, you cannot go wrong with this buy.
I'm using Windows XP on a T3410 eMachine. I have a $50 Logitech webcam that looks pretty good, but this camera out did that in clarity, color and speedier as it uses less puter resources, at least the program... more info
Doesn't work with XP SP2:
I was simply unable to install the driver, due to Error code 1603. I then download its most recent driver from Microsoft web site ... Still no luck.
