Microsoft LifeCam VX-7000

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 291 reviews of Microsoft LifeCam VX-7000. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and design. The price and usability are also mentioned favorably, but opinions are divided on the reliability.

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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 VX-7000 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 48 user reviews of Microsoft LifeCam VX-7000 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the size and design are overall positive. The usability and price are also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the reliability.

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79% 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 VX-7000

alaTest has collected and analyzed 117 user reviews of Microsoft LifeCam VX-7000 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the design. The price is also appreciated. Many are negative about the size, and there are some mixed comments about the reliability.

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

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Verity Burns (pocket-lint.com)

Microsoft Lifecam VX-7000 webcam

Microsoft's Lifecam VX-7000 is a 2 megapixel webcam designed for use with either your desktop computer or laptop but does it offer you good video conferencing? We get video calling everyone in our contacts book to find out. Sporting a 2 megapixel...

Relatively easy to install, good picture quality

Insists on trying to load Microsoft Live during install to use "full functionality", lead not long enough to plug into machine under desk, slightly fiddly stand/clip arrangement

An average webcam for video communication, the Microsoft Lifecam VX-7000 offers good picture quality, but comes with some minor niggles (stand and lead length), both of which let the device down.

Dec, 2007

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Expert review by : GadgetSpeak (gadgetspeak.com)

Microsoft LifeCam VX-7000

It is described as a notebook web cam, I see no reason why it should not be used with any flat panel and even with a CRT monitor, the latter maybe with a couple of sticky pads.

Jul, 2008

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Expert review by : Good Gear Guide.au (goodgearguide.com.au)

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The Lifecam VX-7000 offers a reasonable performance in most areas, but $150 is a pretty big ask for a webcam; particularly when some of its premium features don't work properly. Only consider buying if you're a Windows Live fan.

Arresting design, easy setup, can be mounted on a variety of surfaces

2Mp video lags badly, certain features only work with Windows Live Messenger

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : Chris Jager (goodgearguide.com.au)

Microsoft Lifecam VX-7000

When it comes to its hardware peripherals, Microsoft is a firm believer in enthusiastic overkill. The minions under Bill Gate's whip love nothing more...

Arresting design, easy setup, can be mounted on a variety of surfaces

2Mp video lags badly, certain features only work with Windows Live Messenger

Dec, 2007

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Expert review by : Rick Broida (pcmag.com)

Microsoft LifeCam VX-7000

The Microsoft LifeCam VX-7000 may be the company's high-end webcam, but it offers only midrange performance and features.

Compact design. Plays nicely with Windows Live Messenger. Noise-canceling microphone. Bundled software simplifies basic functions like video recording and blogging.

Boring looks. Limited range of movement. Slow, inaccurate white balance. Lame batch of special effects. Mediocre image quality.

There's a single button atop the LifeCam; you can use it to place a video call to a selected Windows Live Messenger contact, but you can't remap it for other purposes. The Messenger software comes bundled with the camera and enables voice and video...

Dec, 2007

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Expert review by : Matt Elliott (cnet.com)

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

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

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

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by : Matthew Elliott (cnet.com.au)

Microsoft LifeCam VX-7000

There are better Webcams that you can buy with your AU$150 than the Microsoft LifeCam VX-7000.

Compact size and sturdy base ; Acceptable picture quality for video calls ; Decent audio

Grainy video at lower resolutions ; Video gets choppy at higher resolutions ; Software has some annoying quirks

Microsoft backs the LifeCam VX-7000 with a three-year warranty.

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by : Matt Elliott (cnet.com.au)

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Microsoft LifeCam VX-7000

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

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

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

Nov, 2007

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

Microsoft LifeCam VX-7000

The Microsoft LifeCam VX-7000 is an excellent webcam with a wide variety of resolution settings and options. It has a built in Microphone for great audio performance and a very good stand / clamp attached to the webcam. With 2.0 MP video resolution and...

Simple Install, Small and easy to position, Outstanding 2.0 Mega Pixel resolution, Ready to use out of the box, User friendly

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Sep, 2008

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Expert review by : Doug Griffiths (pcworld.co.nz)

New Zealand PC World Magazine > VX-7000 LifeCam

Webcam The main body of the unit is about the same size as the average solid-state MP3 player, and this sits on top of a simple, yet effective base unit that also doubles up as a clasp assembly for securing the Lifecam to the top of your monitor or...

On the positive side, the VX-7000 handles low light conditions adequately, and does a good job of compensating the overall image for the best quality. The usual manual image adjustments are always on hand for fine-tuning, but mostly are not required

Apr, 2008

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