Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000 Webcam (Gray)

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Amazon.com Putting the power of Windows Live Messenger at your fingertips, the Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000 takes instant messaging with family and friends to a new level of sight and sound by offering great video and crystal-clear audio with acoustic noise cancellation. The LifeCam VX-6000 features one-touch access to Windows Live Messenger. Enjoy megapixel resolution, a wide angle lens, and a 3x digital zoom. Plus, you get advanced features, such as automatic face tracking software and low-light adjustment, so you feel like you're right there. The VX-6000 also adds several key enhancements over the LifeCam VX-3000 , including high definition video capabilities, a wide angle lens, a 3x digital zoom, and a high-speed USB connection. View a comparison of the LifeCam VX-3000 and VX-6000. The Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000 is optimized for Windows Live Messenger, which is used by the largest worldwide instant messenger community with over 200 million users. Three key features give you a superior Windows Live Experience. First, the Windows Live Call Button makes it easy to start a video call. Simply press the button to see who's online, and you're on your way to a video call. Second, with the LifeCam Dashboard you can access video effects and control your webcam from the Windows Live Messenger window. Lastly, with One-Touch Blogging, a single click allows you to upload to Windows Live Spaces, an "online scrapbook" that lets you easily post blogs, photo albums, and personal music lists. The VX-6000's automatic face tracking software, which takes advantage of the camera's pan, tilt, and zoom controls, follows you so you don't disappear off-screen. The VX-6000's wide angle lens lets you fit more people on screen so everyone can join in the fun. Alternatively, the 3x digital zoom brings you so close that it's almost like sitting opposite the other person. The camera's high definition sensor makes it possible to experience true 1.3 megapixel video and 5.0 interpolated megapixel photos. The camera automatically adjusts for low-light conditions for improved video quality, and a built-in unidirectional microphone with acoustic noise cancellation provides crystal-clear audio. Video effects give you a fun way to express yourself, and last but not least, the camera's universal attachment base fits on most monitors, including flat screens. Alternatively, the camera can sit directly on your desk. Note that while the VX-6000 is optimized for use with Windows Live Messenger, Microsoft LifeCams also work with other instant messaging programs, such as Yahoo Messenger and AOL Instant Messenger. From the Manufacturer Overview: Discover a New, Simple Way to Communicate with Friends and Family. Say goodbye to sharing memories across miles by only typing and talking. You’re about to experience a whole new dimension in instant messaging. With the Microsoft® LifeCam VX-6000, you’ll see High Definition, live video images. You’ll hear sounds and voices as if they were in the same room with you. And you’ll share experiences with friends and family across the street or across the world in real time. Features: Windows Live™ Call Button For use with Windows Live Messenger. Universal Attachment Base Fits on most monitors, including fl at screens, or sits directly on your desk. Superior Video Quality High Definition video (1.3 megapixels) and photos (5.0 megapixels interpolated)* Additional Features: Wide-angle lens Wide-angle lens 3× digital zoom** 3× digital zoom** Automatic face tracking software** Automatic face tracking software** Automatically adjusts for low-light conditions for superior video quality Automatically adjusts for low-light conditions for superior video quality Video effects Video effects Crystal-clear audio Crystal-clear audio Built-in unidirectional microphone with acoustic noise cancellation Built-in unidirectional microphone with acoustic noise cancellation *One megapixel = 1,000,000 pixels. Less resolution available when sending video via instant messaging.**Not available at 1.3 megapixel resolution. System Requirements: Windows Vista® or Windows® XP Home/Pro/Media Center Edition/Tablet PC Edition with Service Pack 2 (SP2) or later Windows Vista® or Windows® XP Home/Pro/Media Center Edition/Tablet PC Edition with Service Pack 2 (SP2) or later Intel Pentium® III 700 MHz (Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz recommended) or higher Intel Pentium® III 700 MHz (Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz recommended) or higher 300 MB free 300 MB free Display adapter capable of 16-bit color depth or higher, 2 MB or higher video memory Display adapter capable of 16-bit color depth or higher, 2 MB or higher video memory Sound card with Windows-compatible speakers or headphones Sound card with Windows-compatible speakers or headphones USB 1.1 (USB 2.0 recommended) USB 1.1 (USB 2.0 recommended) CD drive CD drive Internet functions (post to Windows Live™ Spaces, send in e-mail, video calls) also require: Broadband (cable, DSL, or other) modem Internet functions (post to Windows Live™ Spaces, send in e-mail, video calls) also require: Broadband (cable, DSL, or other) modem