LifeCam NX-3000
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LifeCam NX-3000 is a stylish wired notebook webcam offering brilliant video and High
Definition still photography. Optimized for use with Windows Live™ Messenger, this sleek webcam includes
a new standout feature with access to Photo Swap, which allows users to share and swap photos live during
a video call. The LifeCam NX-3000 is compact and portable so users can have the ultimate video calling
experience wherever the road may take them.
Background and Research: Webcam Wonder
See, hear and share the experience. Microsoft research has found that customers want better and easier
ways to share their life moments; the LifeCam NX-3000 provides just that. Including Photo Swap in the
LifeCam Dashboard makes this popular feature more discoverable and easier to share than ever. Microsoft
Corp.’s LifeCam line continues to work closely with Windows Live Messenger, the world’s largest instant
messaging network, to make video calls easy and now more meaningful than ever with quick Photo Swap
access.
Aesthetically speaking, “sleek and chic” best describes the LifeCam NX-3000. The new design concept allows
it to blend in with consumers’ laptop monitors and better complement the latest high-tech computer
gadgets. A protective carrying case lets on-the-go users easily transport this small yet very effective device.
MICROSOFT LIFECAM NX-3000 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
One-touch Photo Swap access
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allows users to share and swap photos from their PC during a live
video call and see and hear the reactions of friends and family.
Windows Live Call Button,
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located on top of the LifeCam, allows users to open their Contact Picker
(a tool showing which contacts are currently online) with one touch, so they can quickly initiate
video calls to friends and family.
LifeCam Dashboard is like speed dialing for webcams,
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and integrates full LifeCam navigational
controls (pan, tilt, zoom and Video Effects) within the Windows Live Messenger interface, enabling
a seamless and easy navigating experience. The LifeCam software controls are where they should be
— right in front of the user.
One-Touch Blogging
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lets users immediately post photos to their Windows Live Spaces site.
Unique and sleek design
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with simple attachment base enables a webcam to be easily secured with
just one hand. The expandable clamp fits on monitors from 4mm to 15mm thick.
Adjustable lens
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allows users to swivel the camera up and down for a perfect view.
Brilliant video
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(640x480 pixels) and High Definition still photography (1.3 megapixels interpolated)
provide high-quality images.
Built-in unidirectional microphone
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with acoustic noise cancellation delivers crystal-clear audio.
Protective carrying case enables
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easy and convenient portability while users are on the go.
Video Effects
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let users personalize video calls with fun visual elements such as snow, stars and
flowers.
Price
The estimated retail price of the Microsoft LifeCam NX-3000 is $59.95 (U.S.).