Discover a new, simple way to communicate with friends and family

Product Information

Say goodbye to sharing memories across miles by only typing and talking.  You are about to experience a whole new dimension in instant messaging.  With the Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000, you will see High Definition, live video images.  You will hear sounds and voices as if they were in the same room with you.  And you will share experiences with friends and family across the street or across the world in real time.

• High Definition Video and Photos
• Wide-angle Lens
• Built-In Microphone
• Optimized for Windows Live Messenger

If you use windows Live Messenger, this is the webcam for you.  Experience instant messaging in a whole new way - communicate with friends and family as if they were in the room with you.  For extraordinary simple, true-to-life video calling, the Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000 integrates with Windows Live Messenger.  Just place the webcam on top of your monitor and control it right from your Windows Live Messenger window to see, hear, and share life memories with friends and family.


Product Features

Photo Swap - Share and swap photos in real time with your friends and family using Windows Live Messenger - right in the video call window!

Windows Live Call Button - It's simple to start video calls. One touch of the Windows Live Call Button lets you see who's online, and you're on your way to making a video call.

LifeCam Dashboard - Add special effects and control your webcam - all from the Windows Live Messenger window.

One-Touch Blogging - Upload photos to your blog on Windows Live Spaces with any of your photos at the simple click of your mouse.

High Definition Video and Photos - High Definition video and photos show you in the best light.

Wide-Angle Lens - The 71 degree wide angle lens ensures no one gets left out of the picture.

Built-In Microphone - The built-in microphone automatically picks up your voice with remarkable clarity.

Optimized for Windows Live Messenger - Seamlessly integrated with Windows Live Messenger for easy setup and use.

Video Effects - Discover a fun way to express yourself with these entertaining video effects built into the LifeCam dashboard.

Universal Attachment Base - It’s a snap to attach the LifeCam to any monitor.

Flexible Six-Foot Cable - The long, flexible cable gives you more room to move.

3X Digital Zoom - The zoom delivers realistic, up-close-and-personal video, so you can see the contours of every smile.

Pan and Tilt - The pan and tilt functionality make it a snap to capture the big picture, however you want to see it.

Automatic Face-Tracking Software* - Move around without disappearing from the screen - advanced software keeps your face front and center.

Hi-Speed USB - The new USB 2 enables much higher connection speeds, so you can experience life in real-time.

Up To 30 Frames Per Second - Capture up to 30 frames per second, which means the video images you see are smooth and seamless.

Broad IM Compatibility - Works with: Windows Live, AOL Instant Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, Microsoft Office Communicator, Skype.

Video Sensor - Video sensor resolution is one aspect of high quality video. The higher the resolution, the higher quality the video.

Dimensions -  2" x 2.75"  (53mm x 65mm)   (W x H) 

3 Year Manufacturer's Limited Warranty

* Automatic face tracking is not available when capturing video 1.3MP resolution

Windows Requirements

• Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2), Vista
• 300-700 MB free Hard Drive space
• USB 2.0 port
• Intel Pentium III 700 MHz (Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz recommended) or higher
• 256 MB of RAM or higher
• CD-ROM drive
• Display adapter capable of 16-bit color depth or higher, 2 MB or higher video memory
• Broadband Internet access required; access fees may apply
• Windows compatible speakers or headphones
• Internet functions (post to Windows Live Spaces, send in e-mail, video calls) also require: Broadband (cable, DSL, or other), modem, Internet Explorer 6 or later browser software (required for installation), 25 MB hard-drive space typically required (users can maintain other default Web browsers after installation), and access to the Internet through MSN or another Internet service provider (ISP).