Microsoft has come up with its latest webcam, LifeCam VX-5000, an improved version of the LifeCam NX-3000 which was launched last year. The VX-5000 offers a highly improved look and several features that weren’t there in the previous version. The VX-5000 camera is square in shape and is above a rubber stand that makes it easier to place on laptops and LCDs.

The camera moves from one side to other for around 30 degrees in either direction but it cannot be tilted. You can easily start video calls in your Windows IM by simple pressing a button on the camera, specifically made for this purpose. However, you need to be careful while adjusting the camera, as you might accidentally hit the button and begin a video call.

Apart from being very flexible and easy to use, the LifeCam VX-5000 gives much better performance in places with low visibility. In fact, the camera is so powerful that you get clear pictures even if the room is completely dark. The light coming from the screen is enough. Not only this, if the camera is turned towards someone sitting next to you and not a lot of light is falling on his face, the pictures will still be very clear.

It is generally seen that the picture quality of video conferencing is not as good as in comparison with video recording. The VX-5000 also has this problem but vis-a-vis its competitors, it still provides a much better picture quality. It definitely is a very good webcam and is fairly cheap, priced at £30. You wouldn’t find a better webcam at the same price.

The Elite Autofocus Webcam from HP is the most wonderful way to catch up with your distant near and dear ones. The stylish webcam is flooded with some fabulous features that make communication clearer and better. Users can enjoy video conferencing with autofocus and much sharper pictures because of the 3 megapixel sensors of the webcam.

The device also provides HD video quality and you also have the luxury to click the images of your loved ones. It can also be attached very easily to the monitor with the help of the flexible stand. The webcam is compatible with most messaging programs like the Skype, Yahoo Messenger, AIM and the Windows Live Messenger which can be launched by just the press of a single button.

The webcam also has the option to include funny effects to videoconferencing and all the controls of the webcam can be kept in one single application. Users can also save five different profiles with the help of the feature of ArcSoft Magic-i. For those who love their privacy, the webcam has a privacy cover that can be slid on to prevent from being seen by anyone.

The USB connection also makes its installation very fast allowing smoother body motion. The webcam also has some amazing software that helps the users to edit and share videos according to their liking. The webcam has the Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack and comes with a limited warranty of one-year. So, get closer with your loved ones and have all the fun in the world with the Elite Autofocus Webcam.

Tandberg technology, the topmost global provider of high definition video conferencing and various video products and services related to mobile, recently launched a webcam named PrecisinHD USB camera. The company has headquarters at New York and Norway and operates over 90 countries worldwide.

The webcam is the first global product which has been introduced by the company since it came into being. The webcam has been designed and developed by the research and development centers at Bangalore and Oslo. The webcam launched by the company has been produced keeping in mind the requirements of modern day business and its operation does not require any drivers or additional software. The webcam be connected to a USB port very easily and the users can make use of their PC video software for direct access. The Tandberg PrecisionHD USB webcam provides a superior communication with non-HD users by supporting a variety of standard definition resolutions.

The webcam is one of its kind, as it offers 720p high resolution with 30 frames every second. The USB webcam is certain to create a huge rage in the market for the mix of software and hardware that has been blended perfectly in its making together with the excellent optics and mechanics.

Fredrik Halvorsen who is the CEO of Tandberg informed that the webcam allows the best quality of calling and video conferencing when it is operated with Tandberg Movi or with Microsoft Office Communication Server. The company intends to build a complete infrastructure for video communications and wishes to deliver the best solutions possible to the world market.

Minoru works smoothly and perfectly with PCs which have a 2.4GHz processor and run on windows XP or Vista OS. The stand of the webcam has two legs on the front and one at the back that enables it to stand up and sit down. When rested on the top of laptop screen, it resembles a robot with little red arms. The lenses have a fair gap between them that makes it very simple to talk to and unlike other webcams we do not have to stare at the lenses. To get it working we have to initially connect the Minoru to a USB 2.0 port and then install the software that comes with it.

For things to work out best, it is advisable that the distance between the user and the camera is 1 meter. This enables to keep the objects in front of the users and the stereoscopic effect to take place. Initially, we have to bring the images into alignment but later on we can easily get accustomed and define the 3D images. The best part is that you can bring it back to 2D whenever you want to!

Live! Cam Optia Webcam features USB Video Class, a newish standard whereby generic driver in its Operating System. This one is a plug and play webcam. It is compatible with Windows XP SP2, Vista, Tiger 10.4.4, Linuz and PS3. It also includes a driver CD.

On Creative’s latest Live! Cam Optia Webcam, you can also enjoy real-time special effects and doodling in-frame with your finger. It also lets you make calendars and do timed image capture. It is an easy-to-set up webcam that produces fair low-light color reproduction.

It comes with a UVC that has a qualifying factor for “Vista Approved” logo status. Live! Cam Optia Webcam sports a cylindrical body with glass stand. You can easily mount it on your monitor. The price of this webcam has still not been disclosed.

Staying in touch with loved ones via Internet has its own charm and this charm is enhanced with webcams like Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000. This unique webcam from the house of Logitech, lets you get more detailed and clear images with its especially designed lens in collaboration with Carl Zeiss.

Featuring RightLight 2 Technology, Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 Webcam can adjust intelligently to deliver the best possible images even in dimly lighted or poorly backlighted settings. Rest assure to receive razor-sharp images even in close-ups using this advanced webcam.

Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 Webcam comes fitted with a two-mega pixel sensor and up to 8 mega pixel for photos. It also comes with an integrated microphone, so that you enjoy crystal clear conversations that are free from echo and annoying background noise.

This fun to use and versatile webcam features Logitech video effects that lets you personalize your chat with a number of avatars and face accessories. Apart from this, you get downloadable fun filters to add video effects like fisheyes and many more with Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 Webcam. It can be easily mounted on any type of display or laptop computer.