Manage updates with the Download AppMicrosoft LifeCam VX-5000 (Red)
Manufacturer: Microsoft Part number: RKA-00014
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- Despite its uninspired software, the Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 proves its worth with outstanding image quality, a funky and useful design, and low price.
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CNET editors' review
Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 (Red) price range: $11.99 - $122.40
- Reviewed by: Matthew Elliott
- Reviewed on: 05/14/2008
The good: Excellent image quality, especially in low light; flexible rubber stand provides a stable and versatile base.
The bad: LifeCam application is lackluster; not compatible with Macs.
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.
User reviews
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Great picture & functionality. Better than expected.
by ncbookie on May 10, 2011
Pros: Video is clear and sharp.
Low light picture is very good.
Built-in adjustments eliminate (for me) blurry movement.
Hard rubber, bendable stand very useful for mounting anywhere.
Push button for immediate Windows Live video chat on Windows Live Essential.Cons: Very difficult to get out of the box.
Bloated software for special effects most won't use.
If it installs right out of the box, install guide is barely adequate. If problems occur, throw out the guide.
I kept getting warning notices during install aboutSummary: Except for the one problem I encountered, I would rate this 5 stars. All the other good things mentioned are true. I have no shoddy motion problems. Can adjust your ...
Summary: Except for the one problem I encountered, I would rate this 5 stars. All the other good things mentioned are true. I have no shoddy motion problems. Can adjust your own on-screen picture monitor to three sizes by adjusting resolution. Much better picture quality than with a friend's Toshiba laptop built in cam. Bought mine on Amazon for $25; the best price I found after extensive online and local store searching.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best Webcam I Have Ever Bought!
by Awesomeguy123 on January 16, 2011
Pros: Cheap (under $50), nice and easy to use software, great picture quality, stunning audio quality, pretty good video quality, pretty good resolution, stand is the best, most versatile and easy to use stand, very small, perfect for making Brickfilms.
Cons: I can't think of anything besides the fact that it isn't Plug and Play (you have to install the drivers from the CD), and the software isn't as good as the one that came with my old Logitech QuickCam 3000 (which I accidentaly dropped while carrying).
Summary: This is a replacement for my Logitech QuickCam 3000, which I dropped while carrying it to my table where I was going to make another Brickfilm (Brickfilms are like stop ...
Summary: This is a replacement for my Logitech QuickCam 3000, which I dropped while carrying it to my table where I was going to make another Brickfilm (Brickfilms are like stop motion videos, only made with Legos, not clay or another inanimate object). I am kinda disappointed that it isn't a Plug and Play webcam (where you don't have to download drivers from a CD), considering they created Plug and Play. Also, the software isn't as good as the Logitech software, but who cares at this price.
I just love the stand. I can customize it to whatever I want, which is especially good because I have some Lego buildings that before I got this, I would have to take the pictures from above, or break off part of the wall. This one has a great stand that allows me to go inside almost every building in my Lego City and take pictures. Also, the stand has fit on every computer I've tried it on so far. I don't like how easy it is to accidentally pres the Windows Live Call button at the top, but then again, it is just a minor annoyance. I love the goofy effects on it, and I have taken tons of pictures already. I was never really a big fan of video chatting before because of the lack of compatibility, but this is great with Skype, and it's already changed my outlook on the video chatting. The audio quality threw me back, because I didn't need to do any adjustments, and yet there wasn't any noise from my laptop, although, it runs through USB, not an unprotected 3.5MM microphone jack, so that makes sense. The video quality made me consider replacing the old Flip Video Camcorder (I believe it was 1st Gen), it's so good. The picture quality, out of this world, and I'm gonna replace my really old Canon digital camera because of this. This is the best budget webcam I have ever had, and I recommend this to anyone who wants to record audio, video, pictures, or video chat, animate, or anything else. The software is kinda dull, but at this price point, who cares?1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Basics features are missing
by Haim on November 25, 2012
Pros: Has fun effects
Cons: No mirror feature (flip horizontal/vertical)
Summary: The lack of mirror feature is very annoying. Don't buy it. Any other simple camera will do.
Summary: The lack of mirror feature is very annoying. Don't buy it. Any other simple camera will do.
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Great product for price
by emathew5150 on September 23, 2011
Pros: Small, efficient, and light
Cons: Microsoft Live button, No Skype button
Summary: Awesome product but the Windows Live Messenger button is useless. Rather have a Skype button.
Summary: Awesome product but the Windows Live Messenger button is useless. Rather have a Skype button.
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Great webcam!
by CameraKid04 on June 29, 2011
Pros: Good video quality
Good software effects
Good microphone quality
Compatible with Windows 7
CheapCons: Not HD
My webcam gets hot for some reason when plugged into to my computer after a few mins.
When I use the effects on the webcam software, the video slows down.Summary: Overall, I really like this little webcam. The webcam usb cord is long. The quality is not HD but it is HQ. It has great microphone quality. For some reason, ...
Summary: Overall, I really like this little webcam. The webcam usb cord is long. The quality is not HD but it is HQ. It has great microphone quality. For some reason, my webcam feels hot on the back of it when I plug it in to my computer after a few mins. The webcam software is compatible with Windows 7.
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basic camera, works just fine, especially in low light
by conradtheuser on December 26, 2010
Pros: Low light capability
Mounts easily on monitor
Worked right out of the boxCons: As some other reviews mentioned, it is difficult to get out of the box.
Summary: Because other reviews bashed the included software, I did not install it. I just plugged the camera in and it worked fine on my Vista 64 machine. Buy it if ...
Summary: Because other reviews bashed the included software, I did not install it. I just plugged the camera in and it worked fine on my Vista 64 machine. Buy it if it's on sale.
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Pretty good. Good for Windows, and it's decent.
by Cacacas on December 18, 2010
Pros: Absolutely clear video quality. Lights up with warm colors even in dark rooms.
Cons: Shoddy motion, and low frame rate.
Summary: Better quality than other cameras I've tried.
Summary: Better quality than other cameras I've tried.
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The Microsoft LiveCam nightmare
by gadgetman788 on July 16, 2010
Pros: None - okay I have to enter at least ten characters, so here it goes: junk, trash, garbage, waste of time, waste of money, doesn't work, crashes, crashes the computer.
Cons: Installed, tried to run. Immediately crashed. Nothing but crashed. " .. has encountered a problem and needs to close ..." Never got past that. Windows XP.
Summary: Absolutely worthless. I am taking back tomorrow to Office Depot and I am getting my money back.
Summary: Absolutely worthless. I am taking back tomorrow to Office Depot and I am getting my money back.
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This product sucked right out of the box!
by rep151 on September 23, 2009
Pros: Nothing to like about this product!!
Cons: First the product was difficult to remove orm the box. Second, the software still had not finished after 20 minutes. Abosolutely ridiculous! I shoved everything back in the ripped up box and brought it back. My advice buy Logitech! Microsoft sucks!
Summary: This product is horrible, could not even install the software!! Buy Logitech!!
Summary: This product is horrible, could not even install the software!! Buy Logitech!!
1 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Microsoft
- Part number: RKA-00014
- Description: The Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 features Windows Live compatibility, world class VGA optics, superior low-light performance and a fun flexible design. Share more experiences with family and friends.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Device Type Web camera
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Width 1.8 in
- Depth 1.8 in
- Height 4 in
- Localization Brazilian Portuguese,
English,
Spanish,
French - Video input type Webcam
- Digital Zoom 4 x
- Optical sensor type CMOS
- Software Included Drivers & Utilities
- Features Adaptive lighting,
Automatic face tracking technology ,
Skype compatible Camera
- Type Color
- Max Digital Video Resolution 640 x 480
- Audio Support Yes : Built-in microphone
Image Sensor
- Type CMOS
Lens Construction
- Min Focus Range 19.7 in
Interfaces
- Computer Interface Hi-Speed USB
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A
- Compatible Slots None
- Connections 1 x USB
- Cables included 1 x USB cable - 6 ft
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x USB cable - Integrated - 6 ft
- Microsoft Certifications Compatible with Windows 7
- Compliant Standards GOST,
ICES-003,
ISO 9001,
VCCI,
CB,
WEEE,
FCC,
Medical Grade,
cUL,
UL,
TUV,
EMC Power
- Power Device None
Software / System Requirements
- OS Required Microsoft Windows XP SP2,
Microsoft Windows Vista - Peripheral / Interface Devices Internet connection,
CD-ROM - System Requirements Details Windows XP SP2 - Pentium 4 - 1.8 GHz - RAM 256 MB - HD 400 MB,
Windows Vista - Pentium 4 - 2.8 GHz - RAM 1 GB - HD 150 MB Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
- Relative Humidity (operating) 5 - 80%
Physical Characteristics
- Color Fire red
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 1.8 in x 1.8 in x 4 in
- Weight 3.4 oz
Product series
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Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 (Red)
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Specs: Web camera,
1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A,
Drivers & Utilities,
1 x USB cable - 6 ft,
Fire red -
Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 (Blue)
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Specs: Web camera,
1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A,
Drivers & Utilities,
1 x USB cable - 6 ft,
Cool blue -
Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 (Green)
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Specs: Web camera,
1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A,
Drivers & Utilities,
1 x USB cable - 6 ft,
Cool blue
Manufacturer info
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- Address:
One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052 - Phone: 1-425-882-8080
- Fax: 1-425-706-7329
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