Microsoft has launched a new range of webcams for the Christmas season, which constitutes two new models – the Microsoft LifeCam VX-7000 (RRP $149.95) desktop unit and the Microsoft LifeCam NX-3000 (RRP $99.95) for notebooks – allowing the public to keep in touch with their loved ones during the holiday season.
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The LifeCams have a feature called One-touch Photo Swap access, which allows users to share and swap photos from their PCs during a video call.
“After a great reception into the LifeCam market, it’s fantastic that we are helping Australians to keep in touch with friends and family around the world. Through the combined services of MSN Messenger and Microsoft LifeCams, Microsoft is providing a unique video communications experience that is uniting people,” said Microsoft Australia product marketing manager, Julia Nicholls.
Both the VX-7000 and NX-3000 allow users to access a host of features including the Windows Live Call button, located on the top of each LifeCam, which makes placing a video call simple by eliminating the multiple steps users must go through when placing calls from other-branded webcams.
There’s also a function called Contact Picker, which shows only current online contacts. Users select their contact’s name and place the call easily – like speed dialling for webcams, says Microsoft.
Both webcams feature a built-in unidirectional LifeCam microphone with acoustic noise cancellation, which is designed to deliver crystal-clear audio performance, according to the company.
Both models fully integrate with Windows Live Messenger and connect to a standard USB port on PCs.