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Microsoft is touting two new LifeCam models which are uniquely designed to have a bendable attachment base. These new webcams which mold to any surface are the LifeCam VX-5000 and VX-500. In addition, Microsoft is also releasing the LifeChat LX-2000, a full-size headset which is bendable as well.

Both of these LifeCams are affordable, easy to use and come with individual features. The LifeCam VX-5000 which comes a colored ring around its front, which you can choose to have in either Cool Blue, Lucky Green or Fire Red. This LifeCam is equipped with Windows Live optimization as well as the latest version of the LifeCam software. Its features include; Windows LiveCall Button, LifeCam dashboard, advanced VGA optics with VGA sensor at 640 x 480 resolution, built-in unidirectional microphone, 3x digital zoom and pan and tilt features.

Microsoft is also offering the affordable LifeCam VX-500 with true VGA video and is perfect for notebooks and laptop users due to its compact design. Microsoft also released a new full-size headset which can be folded down into a small, portable shape which makes it as a perfect headset for people on the go. The LifeCam VX-5000 will be available sometime in June for $49.95, while both the LifeCam VX-500 and LifeChat VX-2000 will be available this month for $16.95 and $29.95 respectively.

Read [Microsoft Press Pass]

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