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. Optimized for Windows Live Messenger - Windows Live Call Button - Easy Audio Switching - Free Worldwide Internet calling to your online contacts. Superior video and photo quality See the smiles clearly with 640 480 pixels video and photo resolution. Built-in Microphone The built-in microphone automatically picks up your voice with remarkable clarity. Universal Attachment Base Its a snap to attach the LifeCam to any monitor. Video Effects Surprise your friends with cool video effects accessible right from the Windows Live Messenger Window. Up To 30 Frames Per Second LifeCams capture life at 30 frames per second which means the video images you see are smooth and seamless. Flexible Six-Foot Cable The long flexible cable gives you more room to move. REQUIREMENTS- Windows XP Pro/Home/Media Center Edition/Tablet PC Edition 300 MB free hard drive space USB 1.1 (USB 2.0 recommended) 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.
Share life as it happens — it's easy with the Microsoft® LifeCam VX-1000. 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. It has been optimized for Windows Live™ Messenger, a simple instant messaging program that lets you send audio and video messages over the Web and hold live video calls.

Features:Superior video and photo quality
Video effects
Automatically adjusts for low-light conditions
Built-in microphone
Windows Live Call Button
Universal Attachment Base

How to Make a Video Call:
With a simple calling interface and integration with Microsoft LifeCams, you'll find that video calling is the next best thing to being there. It's easy, it's free, and you can get started today. All you need is a PC, an Internet connection, an ISP, a webcam, and a friend. Then follow the steps below to make a video call.
Step 1
Buy and install a LifeCam. Don't have one? Step 2
Sign in to your Windows Live™ Messenger account or other messenger service that supports video calls. Step 3
Once you are signed in you can either choose a contact on the Instant Messenger window, or press the video call button on your webcam. Then click the Video link to start a video call.
Find a Webcam That's Right for You:
Best: Better: Good: Webcam LifeCam VX-2000 Video Sensor 720p HD
2.0 MP
VGA
VGA
VGA
VGA
Photo Size 8 MP
8 MP
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
640x480
Focus Type - Always Focused means that no fine tuning is needed as the webcam is always in focus from a depth of 21" to 60" Auto Focus
Always Focused
Always Focused
Always Focused
Always Focused
Manual Focus
Digital Zoom - delivers realistic, up-close-and-personal video, so you can see the contours of every smile 5x
5x
3x
3x
3x
Wide-Angle Lens - the 71 degree wide angle lens ensures no one gets left out of the pictures Yes
Yes
Built-In Microphone - a built-in unidirectional microphone cancels out acoustic noise and echo for crystal-clear audio Digital, Noise-Cancelling
Noise-Cancelling
Noise-Cancelling
Noise-Cancelling
Noise-Cancelling
Noise-Cancelling
Fits Laptops or PCs Both Both Both Laptops only Both Both
LifeCam VX-1000 System Requirements:Windows Vista® or Windows® XP Home/Pro/Media Center Edition/Tablet PC Edition with Service Pack 2 (SP2) or later
Intel Pentium® III 550 MHz (Intel Pentium 4 1.4 GHz recommended) or higher
300 MB free
Sound card with speakers or headphones
USB 1.1 (USB 2.0 recommended);
CD drive
Internet functions (post to Windows LiveTM Spaces, send in e-mail, video calls) also require: Broadband (cable, DSL, or other) modem
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