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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 5 reviews

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. Read review

Specs: Web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Drivers & Utilities, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: 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. Read review

Specs: Web camera, 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Creative Live! Cam Avatar Creator, Drivers & Utilities, Creative Live! Cam Central 2, muveeNow 2.0, 1 x USB cable - 5.6 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 9 reviews

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. Read review

Specs: Web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Drivers & Utilities, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft, Fire red

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 15 reviews

Specs: Web camera, 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

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. Read review

Specs: Web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Drivers & Utilities, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft, Cool blue

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.0 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: There are better Webcams that you can buy with your $100 than the Microsoft LifeCam VX-7000. Read review

Specs: Web camera, 2,000,000 pixels, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Drivers & Utilities, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Web camera, 30 frames per second, 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x USB cable - 5 ft, F/2.0, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 39 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000 offers unique features such as the ability to post photos directly to a blog, but its video effects and image quality don't stand up to that of competing Webcams from veteran manufacturers. Read review

Specs: Web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Drivers & Utilities, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 3, Drivers & Utilities, ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects 2.0, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

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. Read review

Specs: Web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Drivers & Utilities, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft, Cool blue

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Drivers & Utilities, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Web camera, F/3.6

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Web camera, 2,000,000 pixels, 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Drivers & Utilities, 1 x USB cable - 5 ft, Silver

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB, F/2.0

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Web camera, 1,300,000 pixels, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Drivers & Utilities, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 4

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Web camera, Drivers & Utilities, Creative Live! Central 3, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Drivers & Utilities, ArcSoft Webcam Companion

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Drivers & Utilities, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: If remote video surveillance or time-lapse photography is something you want to do with a Webcam, the Creative Live Cam Optia AF is a good pick. For all others, Logitech has a better (and slightly cheaper) Webcam. Read review

Specs: Web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB, Creative Photo Manager, SightSpeed, Yahoo! Messenger, Drivers & Utilities, Muvee autoProducer, Creative Photo Calendar, Creative Live! Cam Console, Creative Live! Cam Manager, Creative Live! Cam Center, Skype, 1 x USB cable, F/2.4

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Web camera, 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A, F/1.7

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 15 reviews

Specs: Web camera, 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Yahoo! Messenger, ImageStudio, Drivers & Utilities, Logitech IM Video Companion, MGI PhotoSuite, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Web camera, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Drivers & Utilities, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Notebook web camera, 1,300,000 pixels, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Creative Live! Cam Doodling, Creative Live! Cam FX Creator, Orb with OrbSecure, Creative Photo Manager, SightSpeed, Muvee autoProducer, Creative Photo Calendar, Creative Live! Cam Console, Creative Live! Cam Manager, Creative Live! Cam Center, 1 x USB cable - 6 ft

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Web camera, 300,000 pixels, 1 x USB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 24 reviews

The Bottom Line: This Webcam provides plenty of settings options for users while providing solid video, photo, and instant-messaging performance. Read review

Specs: Notebook web camera, 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Logitech QuickCam, 1 x USB cable