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Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000

Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000
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Logitech QuickCam Fusion

Logitech QuickCam Fusion
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Price $119 at 1 store $34 to $120 at 2 stores
CNET editors' rating
Editors' choice 4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.8 (4.0 stars)
3.5 stars Very good
    Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
3.5 stars Very good
    Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
Average user rating 3.0 stars out of 62 reviews 1.5 stars out of 5 reviews 2.5 stars out of 47 reviews
Release date June 28, 2007 March 27, 2010 August 15, 2005
The Bottom Line The Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 offers a winning combination of stellar image quality, easy-to-use software, and a sturdy, stable stand. It's our Webcam pick for desktop and laptop users alike. 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 Logitech QuickCam Fusion's sleek design and impressive software bundle make it one of the best Webcams we've seen.

Basic specs

Features See What's the Same or What's different
Features RightLight 2 technology
RightSound technology
Automatic face tracking technology
Skype compatible
TrueColor Technology
Skype compatible
RightLight technology
RightSound technology
System Requirements Microsoft Windows Vista / XP
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or later
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows 2000
Interfaces Hi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB
Lens Iris F/2.0
Info unavailable Info unavailable
Optical Sensor Type CMOS - 2,000,000 pixels
CMOS
CMOS - 1,300,000 pixels
Camera Color
Color
Color
Dimensions (WxDxH) Info unavailable 1.6 in x 1.5 in x 4.3 in
Info unavailable
Microsoft Certification Certified for Windows Vista
Compatible with Windows 7
Certified for Windows Vista
Connectivity Technology Wired
Wired
Wired
Software type [Jul 2, 2008 from CDS: Software] Logitech QuickCam
Logitech Video Effects
Drivers & Utilities
Drivers & Utilities
QuickCapture
Logitech Video Effects
Drivers & Utilities
Localization English
French
United States
Info unavailable
Digital Zoom Info unavailable 4 x
Info unavailable
Gross sensor resolution 2,000,000 pixels
Info unavailable 1,300,000 pixels
Focal Length 3.7 mm
Info unavailable Info unavailable
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Automatic
Info unavailable
Battery None
Info unavailable Info unavailable
Weight Info unavailable 3.4 oz
Info unavailable
Cables Included 1 x USB cable - 6 ft
1 x USB cable - 6 ft
1 x USB cable - 6 ft
Manufacturer Warranty 2 years warranty
3 years warranty
2 years warranty
Dimensions (W x D x H) Info unavailable 1.6 in x 1.5 in x 4.3 in
Info unavailable
Packaged Quantity 1
1
1
Product Description Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 - Web camera
Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000 - Web camera
Logitech Quickcam Fusion - Web camera
Included Accessories Flat panel monitor clip
Info unavailable Flat panel monitor clip
Device Type Web camera - Fixed
Web camera
Web camera
Optical sensor type CMOS
CMOS
CMOS
Environmental Parameters (operating) Info unavailable 32 °F - 104 °F ; 5 - 80% (non-condensing) relative humidity
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Audio Support Yes : Built-in microphone
Yes : Built-in microphone
Yes : Built-in microphone
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