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| Price | $11 to $122 at 2 stores | $29 to $120 at 2 stores | $27 to $137 at 3 stores | $18 to $85 at 2 stores | $34 to $71 at 16 stores |
| CNET editors' rating | 4.0 stars Excellent | 3.5 stars Very good | 3.5 stars Very good | 4.0 stars Excellent | 3.5 stars Very good |
| Average user rating | 3.0 stars out of 9 reviews | 1.5 stars out of 5 reviews | 1.5 stars out of 3 reviews | 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews | 2.0 stars out of 6 reviews |
| Release date | May 13, 2008 | March 27, 2010 | March 20, 2010 | May 13, 2008 | July 30, 2010 |
| The Bottom Line | Despite its uninspired software, the Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 proves its worth with outstanding image quality, a funky and useful design, and low price. | The Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000 Web camera offers excellent high-def video and sound quality at an affordable price. Despite using a good deal of system resources at higher resolutions, it's certainly an improvement over stock Webcams. We recommend it to anyone looking for a smoother video chat experience. | The Microsoft LifeCam HD-6000 for notebooks offers impressive HD video output quality and excellent sound definition over previous models for an overall smooth video-chatting experience, but the continual autofocus feature can be distracting to your chat partner. Nevertheless, we recommend the Microsoft LifeCam HD-6000, if you have the proper system requirements. | Despite its uninspired software, the Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 proves its worth with outstanding image quality, a funky and useful design, and low price. | The Logitech HD Webcam C310 installs quickly and easily, works seamlessly with video chat programs like Skype, Yahoo Messenger, and Google Chat, and even takes high-quality 5-megapixel snapshots for less money than its competitors. If you're in the market for an aftermarket Webcam, the Logitech HD Webcam C310 is your best bet. | Basic specs |
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| Features | Adaptive lighting Automatic face tracking technology Skype compatible | TrueColor Technology Skype compatible | Progressive scanning TrueColor Technology | Adaptive lighting Automatic face tracking technology Skype compatible | Snap-shot button USB 2.0 compatibility RightSound technology Skype compatible |
| Video input type | Webcam | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| System Requirements | Microsoft Windows XP SP2 Microsoft Windows Vista | Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or later | Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or later | Microsoft Windows XP SP2 Microsoft Windows Vista | Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or later |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB | Hi-Speed USB | Hi-Speed USB | Hi-Speed USB | Hi-Speed USB |
| Optical Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS | Info unavailable | CMOS | Info unavailable |
| Camera | Color | Color | Color | Color | Color |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 1.8 in x 1.8 in x 4 in | 1.6 in x 1.5 in x 4.3 in | 1.1 in 2.4 in | 1.8 in x 1.8 in x 4 in | Info unavailable |
| Package Type | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Retail | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Microsoft Certification | Compatible with Windows 7 | Compatible with Windows 7 | Certified for Windows Vista | Compatible with Windows 7 | Certified for Windows Vista |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Software type [Jul 2, 2008 from CDS: Software] | Drivers & Utilities | Drivers & Utilities | Drivers & Utilities | Drivers & Utilities | Logitech Video Effects Drivers & Utilities Logitech Vid HD |
| Localization | Brazilian Portuguese English Spanish French | United States | United States | English / United States | Canada |
| Digital Zoom | 4 x | 4 x | Info unavailable | 4 x | Info unavailable |
| Color | Fire red | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Cool blue | Info unavailable |
| Focus Adjustment | (min distance 19.7 in ) | Automatic | Automatic | (min distance 19.7 in ) | Info unavailable |
| Battery | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | None |
| Cables Included | 1 x USB cable - Integrated - 6 ft | 1 x USB cable - 6 ft | 1 x USB cable | 1 x USB cable - Integrated - 6 ft | 1 x USB cable - 5 ft |
| Weight | 3.4 oz | 3.4 oz | Info unavailable | 3.4 oz | Info unavailable |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Info unavailable | 3 years warranty | 3 years warranty | 3 years warranty | 2 years warranty |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 1.8 in x 1.8 in x 4 in | 1.6 in x 1.5 in x 4.3 in | 1.1 in x 2.4 in | 1.8 in x 1.8 in x 4 in | Info unavailable |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Product Description | Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 - Web camera | Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000 - Web camera | Microsoft LifeCam HD-6000 - Notebook web camera | Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 - Web camera | Logitech HD Webcam C310 - Web camera |
| Device Type | Web camera | Web camera | Notebook web camera | Web camera | Web camera |
| Optical sensor type | CMOS | CMOS | Info unavailable | CMOS | Info unavailable |
| Environmental Parameters (operating) | 32 °F - 104 °F ; 5 - 80% relative humidity | 32 °F - 104 °F ; 5 - 80% (non-condensing) relative humidity | Info unavailable | 32 °F - 104 °F ; 5 - 80% relative humidity | Info unavailable |
| Audio Support | Yes : Built-in microphone | Yes : Built-in microphone | Info unavailable | Yes : Built-in microphone | Yes : Built-in microphone |
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