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Microsoft LifeCam VX-5500 comparison

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Price $29.99 to $49.99 $89.99 to $104.98 $29.99 to $39.99 $28.99 to $39.99 $24.99 to $59.99
CNET editors' rating
Average user rating 0 stars 0 stars 0 stars
Release date September 09, 2008 June 28, 2007 June 13, 2006
The Bottom Line The Microsoft LifeCam VX-5500 is a well designed, affordable Webcam with excellent image quality. 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. Despite its uninspired software, the Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 proves its worth with outstanding image quality, a funky and useful design, and low price. 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 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.
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Features
FeaturesInfo unavailableSkype compatible
RightSound technology
RightLight 2 technology
Automatic face tracking technology
Skype compatible
Adaptive lighting
Automatic face tracking technology
Skype compatible
Adaptive lighting
Automatic face tracking technology
Automatic face tracking technology
System RequirementsMicrosoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP SP2
Microsoft Windows Vista / XP
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP SP2
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP SP2
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
InterfacesHi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB
Lens IrisInfo unavailableF/2.0
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Optical Sensor TypeInfo unavailableCMOS - 2,000,000 pixels
CMOS
CMOS
CMOS
CameraColor
Color
Color
Color
Color
Dimensions (WxDxH)Info unavailableInfo unavailable1.8 in x 1.8 in x 4 in
1.8 in x 1.8 in x 4 in
2.2 in x 2.1 in x 2.9 in
Cables included qtyInfo unavailable1
1
1
1
Device TypeWeb camera
Web camera - Fixed
Web camera
Web camera
Web camera - Fixed
Cables typeInfo unavailableUSB cable
USB cable
USB cable
USB cable
Vista CertificationCompatible with Windows 7
Certified for Windows Vista
Compatible with Windows 7
Compatible with Windows 7
Certified for Windows Vista
Software typeDrivers & Utilities
Skype
Yahoo! Messenger
Logitech QuickCam
Drivers & Utilities
Logitech Video Effects
Windows Live Messenger
HP Photosmart Essential
Drivers & Utilities
Drivers & Utilities
Drivers & Utilities
LocalizationInfo unavailableInfo unavailableEnglish / United States
English / United States
Info unavailable
Digital ZoomInfo unavailableInfo unavailable4 x
4 x
Info unavailable
Gross sensor resolutionInfo unavailable2,000,000 pixels
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Focal LengthInfo unavailable3.7 mm
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Focus AdjustmentInfo unavailableAutomatic
(min distance 19.7 in )
(min distance 19.7 in )
Manual
BatteryInfo unavailableNone
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
WeightInfo unavailableInfo unavailable3.4 oz
3.4 oz
3.4 oz
Cables IncludedInfo unavailable1 x USB cable - 6 ft
1 x USB cable - Integrated - 6 ft
1 x USB cable - Integrated - 6 ft
1 x USB cable - Integrated - 6 ft
Environmental ParametersInfo unavailableInfo unavailable32 °F ... 104 °F ; 5 - 80% relative humidity
32 °F ... 104 °F ; 5 - 80% relative humidity
32 °F ... 104 °F ; 5 - 80% relative humidity
Manufacturer Warranty3 years warranty
2 years warranty
3 years warranty
3 years warranty
3 years warranty
Dimensions (W x D x H)Info unavailableInfo unavailable1.8 in x 1.8 in x 4 in
1.8 in x 1.8 in x 4 in
2.2 in x 2.1 in x 2.9 in
Product DescriptionMicrosoft LifeCam VX-5500 - Web camera
Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 - Web camera
Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 - Web camera
Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 - Web camera
Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000 - Web camera
Included AccessoriesRed interchangeable faceplate
Blue interchangeable faceplate
White interchangeable faceplate
Flat panel monitor clip
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Optical sensor typeInfo unavailableCMOS
CMOS
CMOS
CMOS
Audio SupportYes : Built-in microphone
Yes : Built-in microphone
Yes : Built-in microphone
Yes : Built-in microphone
Yes : Built-in microphone
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