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| Price | $21 to $120 at 2 stores | $27 to $137 at 3 stores | $34 to $71 at 16 stores | $70 at 1 store | |
| CNET editors' rating | 3.5 stars Very good | 3.5 stars Very good | 3.5 stars Very good | 4.0 stars Excellent | 4.0 stars Excellent |
| Average user rating | 1.5 stars out of 5 reviews | 1.5 stars out of 3 reviews | 2.0 stars out of 6 reviews | 0 stars No reviews, write one! | 4.0 stars out of 1 review |
| Release date | March 27, 2010 | March 20, 2010 | July 30, 2010 | November 17, 2010 | July 30, 2010 |
| The Bottom Line | 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. | 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. | We recommend the Creative Live Cam Socialize HD AF Webcam because it directs attention to the subject while the hardware operates smoothly in the background, allowing you to freely engage in uninterrupted communication with your friends and family. | The Logitech C510 HD Webcam is an inexpensive solution for computers that don't come with built-in cameras. Its 2-megapixel sensor takes 8-megapixel snapshots, and 720p HD video performs well with video-chatting programs like Skype, Google Chat, and Windows Live Messenger. With a handful of extra features like one-click uploads to YouTube or Facebook and fun video effects, the Logitech HD Webcam C510 is a worthwhile buy. | Basic specs |
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| Features | TrueColor Technology Skype compatible | Progressive scanning TrueColor Technology | Snap-shot button USB 2.0 compatibility RightSound technology Skype compatible | Snap-shot button USB 2.0 compatibility Skype compatible | RightLight 2 technology Face Recognition USB 2.0 compatibility RightSound technology Skype compatible |
| Video input type | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Webcam |
| System Requirements | 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 7 Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or later | Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 Linux Kernel 2.6 or later Microsoft Windows XP SP2 Apple MacOS X 10.5 | Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or later |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB | Hi-Speed USB | Hi-Speed USB | USB | Hi-Speed USB |
| Optical Sensor Type | CMOS | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | CMOS | Info unavailable |
| Camera | Color | Color | Color | Color | Color |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 1.6 in x 1.5 in x 4.3 in | 1.1 in 2.4 in | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Package Type | Info unavailable | Retail | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Microsoft Certification | Compatible with Windows 7 | Certified for Windows Vista | Certified for Windows Vista | Compatible with Windows 7 | Certified for Windows Vista |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Info unavailable |
| Software type [Jul 2, 2008 from CDS: Software] | Drivers & Utilities | Drivers & Utilities | Logitech Video Effects Drivers & Utilities Logitech Vid HD | Creative Live! Cam Avatar Creator Drivers & Utilities Creative Live! Cam Central 2 muveeNow 2.0 | Logitech Video Effects Drivers & Utilities Logitech Vid HD |
| Localization | United States | United States | Canada | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Digital Zoom | 4 x | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Battery | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | None | None | None |
| Cables Included | 1 x USB cable - 6 ft | 1 x USB cable | 1 x USB cable - 5 ft | 1 x USB cable - 5.6 ft | 1 x USB cable - 5 ft |
| Weight | 3.4 oz | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 3 years warranty | 3 years warranty | 2 years warranty | 1 year warranty | 2 years warranty |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 1.6 in x 1.5 in x 4.3 in | 1.1 in x 2.4 in | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Product Description | Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000 - Web camera | Microsoft LifeCam HD-6000 - Notebook web camera | Logitech HD Webcam C310 - Web camera | Creative Live! Cam Socialize HD - Web camera | Logitech HD Webcam C510 - Web camera |
| Device Type | Web camera | Notebook web camera | Web camera | Web camera | Web camera |
| Optical sensor type | CMOS | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | CMOS | Info unavailable |
| Environmental Parameters (operating) | 32 °F - 104 °F ; 5 - 80% (non-condensing) relative humidity | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Audio Support | Yes : Built-in microphone | Info unavailable | Yes : Built-in microphone | Yes : Built-in microphone | Yes : Built-in microphone |
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