Microsoft VX-7000 - Expert Reviews

Pros: Compact size and sturdy base ; acceptable picture quality for video calls ; decent audio

Cons: Grainy video at lower resolutions ; video gets choppy at higher resolutions ; software has some annoying quirks

Verdict: There are better Webcams that you can buy with your $100 than the Microsoft LifeCam VX-7000.

Review summary: Only regular users of Windows Live Messenger or Live Spaces bloggers should consider the Microsoft LifeCam VX-7000, and even then, I'd recommend Microsoft's cheaper laptop Webcam, the LifeCam NX-3000. At its list price of $99, the LifeCam VX-7000 ...

Review summary: Now it's fast and easy to share real-time videos and photos with friends and family. And, with a High Definition 2.0 megapixel sensor and noise-canceling microphone, 300 to 700 MB free Hard Disk Broadband Internet access required; access fees may ...

Pros: Smooth integration with a group of Microsoft multimedia products, One button video conference on Windows Messenger, Extra long USB cable, Audio quality suitable for podcasting

Cons: Not a good camera for traveling, Higher res video capture blurs motion, Idiosyncratic software features

Verdict: MS LifeCam VX-7000 USB webcam performs very well as a video conferencing and video podcasting tool, and the tight integration between Microsoft multimedia products is an excellent bonus. However the blurry video capture at higher resolutions makes an ...