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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.

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Back in July, Microsoft introduced a new webcam, the LifeCam 6000, for desktop users.  Now it’s following it up with LifeCam NX-6000 for notebook.  Will Microsoft introduce its own PC soon?  With Bill Gates at its helm, Microsoft can do anything - and there is nothing that can stop Microsoft from doing it if the boss says so.

The webcam by Microsoft is not that bad after all. At least installing it doesn’t give you nightmares like installing Vista does. The quality is not bad either, based on the first-hand accounts of some reviewers. The gadget also takes still pictures at 7MP which is really good for a webcam.

There is a handy feature on the webcam called Live Call button. Press it and your “Buddys Picker” pops up so that you can see who is online - and make a video call to them.  But being Microsoft, there is always a catch.  You and your buddies have to use Microsoft’s Windows Live Messenger or Yahoo Messenger to enjoy the feature.  What a shame for a webcam that delivers excellent resolutions in both video and image modes.

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