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Digital Video Cameras Buying Guide: Digital video cameras are a great way to record and retain timeless footage of your family, friends and those special occasions. However, with so many choices available today, deciding on the right product can be difficult. Here's some clues on how to buy the right camera for you. Read more...

Webcams

Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000

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Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000 3.00

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RRP

$149.00

Review Date

Wednesday, 10th of October, 2007

What's Hot

Excellent image quality in outdoor environments, impressive integrated microphone, easy to set-up and use

What's Not

Average image quality in office environment, below average in dim lighting, little expensive

The Final Word

The Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000 is a mid-range webcam that suffers from the same pitfalls as most mid-range cameras on the market. When the lighting is anything but optimal, the image quality suffers greatly.

Digital Camera Features

Camera Resolution

1.3 MP

Digital Zoom

Video capture

Yes

Focus Type

Manual

Digital Video

Video speed (fps)

General

Length (mm)

Width (mm)

Height (mm)

Video speed (fps)

Focus Type

Manual

System Requirements

Windows Vista or Windows XP with Service Pack 2 300-700 MB free USB 2.0 port Intel Pentium III 700 MHz (Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz recommended) or higher. 256 MB of RAM or higher. CD-ROM drive. Display adapter capable of 16-bit colour depth or higher, 2 MB or higher video memory. Broadband Internet access required; access fees may apply. Windows-compatible speakers or headphones. Internet functions (post to Windows Live Spaces, send in e-mail, video calls) also require: Broadband (cable, DSL or other), modem, Internet Explorer 6 or later browser software (required for installation), 25 MB hard-drive space typically required (users can maintain other default Web browsers after installation) and access to the Internet through MSN or another Internet service provider

Built-in Microphone

Yes

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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