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Microsoft to Enter Webcam Market

15 May, 2006, 6:30 pm IST | by Gagan Gupta |

Microsoft is entering the webcam market with their two new webcams capable of taking pictures at 1.3 megapixels. The webcams will offer all the latest features at an affordable price. Though Microsoft has been tight-lipped about it, online retailers are already gearing up for the products' release. Slated for launch are two Windows Live LifeCam webcams, the VX-3000 and the VX-6000. Both are High Definition ready but only the VX-6000 will have true HD video recording capabilities. Specifications for the VX-3000 include:
  • 640x480 (VGA) resolution video
  • Windows Live Messenger integration
  • HD Stills: 1.3 megapixels
  • On the fly video effects
  • Pan/Zoom/Tilt capabilities
  • Automatic face tracking
  • Built-in microphone
Microsoft's VX-6000 will have all the above features except that for video, it will be able to capture at 1.3 megapixels at 30 frames per second and 5.0 megapixels for still images. The cameras are reported to also include a "calling" feature. The feature will be integrated with Windows Live Messenger and supposedly will allow a user to make VOIP calls. The webcams will be sold for $49 and $99 respectively, which puts them at a very competitive advantage compared to other existing webcams. [/TAGS]

Tags: Microsoft , webcam , VX-3000 , VX-6000 , high definition , Windows Live , LifeCam

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