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  2 September 2008

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1. Microsoft LifeCam VX-5500

   Reviewer: Hardware Pacers
   4 January 2009

   Overall 10

   

   Design 10

   

   Value for money 10

   

   Features 10

   

   Performance 10

   

    

   The Microsoft LifeCam VX-5500 is a great mobile or desktop webcam that has good picture quality. Many webcams will not work well in lowlight but the VX-5500 works well in many lighting situations. With excellent video software and many features, the Microsoft LifeCam VX-5500 is a great product for webcam activities. The LifeCam is user friendly and priced nicely and is a good pick for users who are ready for a good webcam. Read more

2. Microsoft LifeCam VX-5500

   Reviewer: DigitalVersus
   12 November 2008

   Overall 10

   

    

   Much like its predecessor the VX-5000, the VX-5500 is an excellent webcam which produces almost perfect audio and video steams. Our only caveat would be that an extra light source might be needed in a dark room. Read more

3. Microsoft LifeCam VX-5500

   Reviewer: CNET
   21 February 2009

   Overall 7

   

   Design 8

   

   Features 7

   

   Performance 8

   

    

   The bottom line: The Microsoft LifeCam VX-5500 is a well designed, affordable Webcam with excellent image quality. Read more

1. "Basics OK, but it's VERY Microsoft"

   Reviewer: CNET
   27 September 2009

   Overall 6

   

    

   1. The 20 minute broadband download of a pig of Microsoft software I had no interest in that was part of the install. (I know better than stopping mid-point. I've spent too many weeks fixing "features" MS "offered" me. Even uninstalling made me nervous.) 2. Many of the best advertised features (like noise cancellation, one touch button) only work if you use MS Everything, or Live Messenger anyway. 3. Many basic features (zoom, pan, etc.) don't work at the highest setting... Read more