Microsoft Lifecam H5D

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2902 reviews of Microsoft Lifecam H5D. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the size and design. The price and usability also get good comments.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Microsoft Lifecam H5D is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Microsoft Lifecam H5D

alaTest has collected and analyzed 621 user reviews of Microsoft Lifecam H5D from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the price and usability are overall positive.

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94% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Microsoft Lifecam H5D

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1409 user reviews of Microsoft Lifecam H5D from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

93% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Ardjuna Seghers (trustedreviews.com)

Microsoft LifeCam Cinema

Microsoft follows Logitech in bringing high definition to the humble webcam, and doesn't charge too much for the privilege.

Microsoft’s well-designed LifeCam Cinema might not make video calling a cinematic experience, but it does up the quality over non-HD webcams and offers good future-proofing, all for a price that doesn't break the bank.

Jan, 2010

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Expert review by : PC Plus (techradar.com)

Microsoft LifeCam Cinema review

Shoot yourself with the LifeCam Cinema

Good quality recordings ; Auto-focus works well ; In-built microphone ; Solid build

720p too large to stream but that's not really the cameras fault

A great piece of kit that has great quality recording and a good set of features

Jan, 2010

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Expert review by : Jamie Lendino (pcmag.com)

Microsoft LifeCam Cinema

Microsoft's LifeCam Cinema offers sleek styling and solid video quality, but audio performance isn't this HD webcam's strong suit.

Sleek styling. Aluminum construction. Flexible mount. Good image quality, color balance, and auto-focus. Easy-to-use bundled app.

Poor built-in mic. Slightly overexposed photos and video. Relatively robust system requirements.

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Feb, 2010

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Expert review by : Sahas Katta (skattertech.com)

Microsoft LifeCam Cinema (Review)

Although Skatter Tech reviewed Microsoft's LifeCam HD-5000 & HD-6000 earlier this year, the company also offers a more-powerful LifeCam Cinema. While this flagship webcam has been on the market for quite sometime, it still offers a handful of...

Aug, 2010

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Expert review by : PCQ Bureau (pcquest.com)

Microsoft LifeCam Cinema - PCQuest

Normally webcams provide blurry images and the user keeps wondering what the other person actually looks like. Even if you do manage to see that person, the image is quite

Jul, 2010

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Expert review by : Hardware Pacers (hardware-pacers.com)

Microsoft LifeCam Cinema

The Microsoft LifeCam Cinema is a great webcam in a very nicely sized package. The LifeCam Cinema has very nice video resolution range with a max setting of 1280 X 720 pixel (HD) video resolution and a min setting of 120 x 160. The still capture...

Simple Install, Small and easy to position, User friendly

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May, 2010

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Expert review by : Abhijit Ahaskar (ld2.ciol.com)

Microsoft Lifecam Cinema

Brings the HD experience to webcam users

Looks and design ; High Definition ; Auto focus

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May, 2010

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Expert review by : Everything USB (everythingusb.com)

MS LifeCam Cinema

What would have been a nice webcam is tarnished by the on-board microphone and its incessant high-pitched whine. Interested buyers should wait until this issue has been resolved.

Excellent picture, Sharp and compact aluminum body, Mounting hardware can stand on a desk or sit on top of LCDs, CRTs or laptop displays, Adjustable pitch and yaw, Competitively priced

Current drivers (1/9/10) don't support 720p at 30fps, High-pitched whine likely linked to camera's exposure level recorded by on-board mic, No motion-triggered recording

Feb, 2010

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Expert review by : Hank Tolman (benchmarkreviews.com)

Microsoft LifeCam Cinema 720p HD-Webcam

Webcams are rapidly becoming a very popular item. In fact, webcams were one of the most popular electronic items purchased for the 2009 holiday season. Microsoft has long been a competitor when it comes to webcams and with the release of the Microsoft...

720p High Definition Capture ; Widescreen View ; Noise Cancellation Microphone ; Good Software; Simple Design ; Small, yet Very Powerful ; Lighting, Quality, Clarity of Picture ; Low Light Enchancement ; Excellent Value at under $60

Limited Video Chat HD Use due to Software Restrictions ; Very CPU intensive at higher resolutions ; Slight Washout with Bright Backlighting ; High Pitch Tone when Noise Cancellation is Used

The Microsoft LifeCam Cinema H5D-00001 far outperformed my expectations of it, especially after seeing how small it is. The camera lens is able to pick out small details, recognize faces, autofocus, and capture 720p High Definition video at an amazing...

Jan, 2010

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Expert review by : Jason Cartwright (techau.com.au)

Review: Microsoft Lifecam Cinema HD

This is a webcam that's ahead of its time. Not because it has quality that'll make your face melt, but because it's capabilities surpass that of the software its intended to be used with. Common appl...

I’m really happy with this camera, it has now replaced a Logitech Orb that I had been previously using. I picked mine up at JB Hi-Fi for A$126, but look around, you may find a better deal.

Jan, 2010

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