New LifeCams unleashed

Nick White — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 23:52:00 GMT

Today MS Hardware announces two new LifeCam models that will hit store shelves later this month. The VX-7000 and the NX-3000 each boast a sleek design alongside impressive features for capturing and sharing photos with friends and family.

The VX-7000 is designed for the desktop PC, with a 2.0-megapixel sensor for HD video (2.0 MP) and still photography (7.6 MP interpolated). Its new design allows it to fit seamlessly onto a PC monitor; in addition, it offers:

Built-in unidirectional microphone with acoustic noise cancellation
71-degree wide-angle lens
Automatic adjustments for low-light conditions
Illuminated LED to indicate when it's in use

For laptop PCs, the NX-3000 offers video at 640x480 resolution, HD still photography (1.3 MP) and a built-in unidirectional microphone with acoustic noise cancellation. Other features are:

Automatic audio control to enhance sound clarity
Swivel lens to adjust camera angle for use on notebooks
Illuminated LED indicates when it's in use
Video Effects to personalize video calls
Protective carrying case

LifeCam users with Windows Live Messenger (Beta) should note that they can take advantage of a new virtual photo album called Photo Swap, which allows sharing of photos in real time.

Both the VX-7000 and NX-3000 will be available later this month, at estimated retail prices of US$99.95 and US$59.95, respectively.

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