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Customer Reviews for Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000
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Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000
Model: VX-3000
SKU: 7831563
UPC: 882224132367
Have more fun instant messaging with this versatile camera that captures video and still images, allowing you to chat face-to-face online.
Average Customer Rating:
3.5
out of 5
(60 Reviews) 60
Rating Snapshot 60 reviews
5 stars
22
4 stars
19
3 stars
2
2 stars
2
1 star
15
67% of customers would recommend this product to a friend
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40 out of
60)
Customer Reviews for Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000
Review 1 for Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000
Don't Waste Your $$
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: djss3
from Miami, FL
on 02/22/2011
Value for Price
3.0
Video quality
1.0
Ease of Use
3.0
Compatibility
2.0
What's great about it: nothing.
What's not so great: everything.
^title. this product works for max. 3 months and then fails. buy another webcam worth your $.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 2 for Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000
Excelent
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Javiko88
from NJ
on 03/22/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Video quality
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Compatibility
5.0
What's great about it: Great features
What's not so great: No
Excelent features in the camera, good video effects, easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 3 for Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000
Built in mic no good
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: estaban36
from Moncks Corner,SC
on 03/16/2010
Value for Price
3.0
Video quality
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Compatibility
3.0
What's great about it: Easy to set up
What's not so great: Mic
Camers seems ok, mic is not.. Will probably return it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 4 for Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000
Pretty Good Camera
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: wirelessruss
from Denver, CO
on 02/22/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Video quality
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Compatibility
4.0
What's great about it: Fast set-up, ease of use, best deal
What's not so great: No video compatibility (So I can track my teenager stealing from me)
Pretty good stuff. I like it. Makes Skype awesome.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 5 for Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000
Just O.K.
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: Ali5
from West Covina, CA
on 02/21/2010
Value for Price
3.0
Video quality
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Compatibility
5.0
What's great about it: Easy set up.
What's not so great: Doesn't activate immediately when pressing the dial a call. Sometimes it doesn't come on at the first attempt.
It's a decent camera for the price. However,the auto dail button on the camera doesn't always work on the first try. You have to make multiple attempts for it to dial. All in all it's adequate for the price I paid.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 6 for Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000
microsoft VX 3000 is fantastic
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Worcester
from Worcester, Ma
on 02/18/2010
Video quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Compatibility
5.0
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What's great about it: too easy settle install & clear pix.
What's not so great: their is nothing wrong
I'm love it will work with anything from aim , hotmail, oovoo, as general video camera. chat. more clear picture & video too. first put webcam usb then install CD program all full program will work with windows XP, VISITA, 7 too. mine is VISITA & OS too
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 7 for Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000
Web Cam
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: David1912
from Easton
on 01/26/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Video quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Compatibility
5.0
What's great about it: workd very good
Easy to install software and set up good picture works well with Skype software.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 8 for Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000
worst ever
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: anony77
on 01/10/2010
Value for Price
1.0
Video quality
1.0
Ease of Use
1.0
Compatibility
1.0
What's great about it: nothing
What's not so great: everything
this is the worst web cam i have ever used. the video quality was so bad i sent it right back tot the store, dont buy this cam.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 9 for Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000
Returned it quickly!
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: jrjd
from Arizona
on 01/03/2010
Value for Price
1.0
Video quality
1.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Compatibility
4.0
What's great about it: Easy set up.
What's not so great: POOR picture quality.
Bought this camera plus the MS LifeCam Cinema and there is really no comparrison in the quality of the cameras. I returned this one immediately and bought four more of the LifeCam Cinema. The picutre on this model is fuzzy and terrible in any light where the LifeCam Cinema pops up right away in perfect focus and works great in very minimal light.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 10 for Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000
Waste of Money.
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: MPHONEBUYER
on 12/19/2009
Value for Price
3.0
Video quality
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Compatibility
2.0
What's great about it: It worked for a while....
What's not so great: Stopped working.
I bought this to webcam with family over the net.
It worked perfectly fine only until I rebooted my computer.
After that, it was as useless as a fork in a bowl of soup.
For whatever reason, it just stopped working and Microsoft
has absolutely no solution to the problem.
If you want something great, spend a little more money,
or just visit your family in person.
It worked perfectly fine only until I rebooted my computer.
After that, it was as useless as a fork in a bowl of soup.
For whatever reason, it just stopped working and Microsoft
has absolutely no solution to the problem.
If you want something great, spend a little more money,
or just visit your family in person.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 11 for Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000
awful
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: Anonymous
from west side
on 12/03/2009
Value for Price
1.0
Video quality
1.0
Ease of Use
3.0
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What's great about it: easy setup
What's not so great: awful quality
quality is terrible but setup is easy. person looks blurry almost like a ghost of some kind, kind of like michael jackson except without the weird nose and hair. I was hoping it would be good and person would not look so weird, michael is a bit scarry you know.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 12 for Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000
A Bulky, Yet Decent Webcam.
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: TechSushi
from Chicago, Il
on 11/29/2009
Value for Price
3.0
Video quality
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Compatibility
5.0
What's great about it: Little to None Pixilation, Good Picture Quality, Quick Installation
What's not so great: Awkard Clip Design, Slightly Annoying Call Button, Bulky
Overall it is a well built webcam, and colors are vivid when there is light, and quick installation. Price tag may not be worth the price, but its worth it when its on sale.
Video: It was quite stunned when I made transition from my cheap generic 12 dollar webcam, to this webcam which i manage to purchase on sale. First of all, when i attached the webcam i thought it was blurry. But, there is a circular cover over the lens that swivels, and it allows you to focus accordingly, after the desire focus it is very clear. In the day time the colors are vivid and magnificent due to the natural lighting provided by the sun, but when it comes to night time the default settings become dark, blue, and dim even with a artificial light. Thats why there are many programs that allow you to change the settings to a desire color, ie Manycams. Therefore, it may not be the best cup of tea for someone who is using a webcam for the first time. But overall, if you can figure how to adjust the focus, and colors it is a quite remarkable webcam if u purchase it around 20 dollars.
Exterior: I found the webcam to be a bit bulky compare to my previous camera, and the clip was an innovative design but it lacked the ability to clip on my monitor. However, its base is an excellent that i place it on the shelf above it. The movement of the camera is wonderful, it allows low and high angles in ease, and is very adjustable. It looks somewhat appealing, but the top of the webcam has a button that opens up windows live, which becomes annoying if you hit it when adjusting the camera. As for the microphone, its not the highest quality but its good as long as there is no background noise.
Verdict: For a person who uses their webcam nearly 24/7 to connect with friends, its a great camera with good picture quality, and a strong built. However, I recommend it if its on sale.
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 13 for Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000
Camera stopped working after 1 week
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: sheri109
from Washington, DC
on 09/07/2009
Value for Price
2.0
Video quality
1.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Compatibility
5.0
What's great about it: Easy to set up, and decent for the price
What's not so great: The microphone continues to work, but the video stopped working after about a week. Had to buy another to replace it.
Spend a little more money and get a better one if you need a web cam for frequent uses.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 14 for Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000
Do not buy this, let me explain...
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: genevieve609
from Orange County, CA
on 08/31/2009
Value for Price
1.0
Video quality
2.0
Ease of Use
2.0
Compatibility
5.0
What's great about it: I have very little positive feedback... I guess it's easy to install?
What's not so great: The built in microphone is terrible and might as well not even be there.
When I used the camera I even tried holding the camera right to my face and could still barely hear myself when I had the volume on full blast on my computer. In addition to that the picture is dark and fuzzy, I will normally not return purchases because it is such a hassle but this was ridiculous. I returned it and got the Dynex 1.3 MP Webcam at Best Buy and it is amazing!! So many more functions, way higher quality picture, actually has folders for video footage and the sound is excellent - AND it's cheaper. Don't wast your time or money on this microsoft piece of junk.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 15 for Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000
Brilliant design!
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Video quality
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Compatibility
5.0
What's great about it: PQ, Stylish and functional design
What's not so great: Annoying Windows Live button
This camera replaced a much cheaper GE on my desktop at home. The GE had a clip design, which wasn't wide enough to fit on my late-model IBM flat panel. In addition, the picture was very grainy in our low-light computer room.
Setup was easy. The instructions were to install the software before plugging in the device, but I'm not sure why. In any case, it was smooth and I was up and running in minutes. I didn't even need to restart my computer.
I absolutely love the unique stand on this webcam. It is clear that a lot of thought went into its design, and the end result is brilliant, IMHO. The camera rests stylishly on my monitor and boasts a beautifully clear picture, even with the lack of a bright light.
The device will primarily be used for Skype, so that I can communicate with my parents while at college.
I wholeheartedly trust Microsoft. Would definitely recommend this product line to anyone.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 16 for Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000
Fully Adequate Webcam
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: MP3535
on 06/27/2009
Value for Price
3.0
Video quality
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Compatibility
5.0
What's great about it: This webcam is easy to set up and use.
What's not so great: Is not as stable as I would hope when perching on a laptop.
The video quality is pretty good, as long as there is sufficient light (a lamp will do). It automatically adjusts to the amount of light in the room which is pretty cool. The only bad thing is it always falls off my laptop when I move around. A clip design would have been better.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 17 for Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000
Not very good
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: raski
from Ohio
on 05/02/2009
Value for Price
2.0
Video quality
2.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Compatibility
4.0
What's great about it: easy set up
What's not so great: needs a lot of light
Dark picture.You need studio lighting for this cam to look decent.I am returning it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 18 for Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000
Can't Wait to Return it
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: all4hart
from Va Beach
on 03/17/2009
Value for Price
2.0
Video quality
1.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Compatibility
5.0
What's great about it: Easy to install
What's not so great: Everything else
Picture quality is awful, and Not worth the money.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 19 for Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000
Great Webcam
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Sarah320
on 02/27/2009
Value for Price
5.0
Video quality
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Compatibility
5.0
What's great about it: It's easy to use and great for the price.
What's not so great: The picture isn't perfectly clear, but it gets the job done.
I love it!! I love to be able to see and talk to people I normally wouldn't.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 20 for Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000
Awesome
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: HPGurl
from Ft.Hood,Texas
on 02/23/2009
Value for Price
5.0
Video quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Compatibility
5.0
What's great about it: Everything
What's not so great: Have not had issues
I have a HP Pavilion Media Center computer that my husband surprised me with two years ago, after my gateway after 8 years had stayed by through high school and college. He got me this webcam for the computer thats runs on WIndows Vista Premium..and I LOVE IT, best webcam Ive EVER owned.. Ive never tried running it on any other windows editions so I dont know if it is compatible with anything else.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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