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MS' LifeCam VX-5000 Webcam Bends Over for You

  May 14th, 2008



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MS is trying all sorts of shapes and sizes for its LifeCam-series, but the general consensus is that none of them can be flexible and looks good at the same time. The MS LifeCam VX-5000 is here to change that. While targeting at low-end market, the USB webcam is the first decent looking compact webcam from the company; its bendable attachment base can mold to virtually any surface, allowing the cam to hook on a laptop or monitor, or rest on a desk.

In contrast with the "HD-capable" VX-7000 and VX-6000, the VX-5000 tops at VGA res video, which could easily clutter a broadband pipe. MS didn't say whether the VX-5000 has auto or fixed focus, but the $50 price tag suggests it is likely the latter. The software remains largely unchanged except with the addition of Photo Swap - essentially a way to share and swap photos in real time in a video window with friends and family using Live! Messenger.

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