Microsoft’s new LifeCams spring forth

Webcams used to be the preserve of cyber geeks, but now Microsoft is looking to turn online chat into an even more social experience with the LifeCam series, offering photo swapping and “on-touch calling.”

Top of the bill is the VX-5000 outing itself in Lucky Green, Fire Red and Cool Blue assortments. It packs a 1.3 megapixel snapper, unidirectional microphone and MSN Photo Swap for mid-gossip photo exchanges and video calling at the touch of a button.

“With the LifeCam VX-5000 we are changing the perception of webcams from boring and bulky to fun and flexible,” said Michael Cowan, product marketing manager for the Hardware Division at Microsoft.

“We designed this LifeCam to match the experience its technology delivers — it’s all about fun and letting consumers share their personalities.”

Also outed is the Vx-500 touting VGA video and the LifeChat LX 2000- a full size headset that folds into dinky proportions when not in use.

Out June | From $16.95 in the US
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