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Digital Video Cameras Buying Guide: Digital video cameras are a great way to record and retain timeless footage of your family, friends and those special occasions. However, with so many choices available today, deciding on the right product can be difficult. Here's some clues on how to buy the right camera for you. Read more...

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Microsoft Lifecam NX-3000

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Microsoft Lifecam NX-3000 3.00

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RRP

$59.95

Review Date

Friday, 11th of January, 2008

What's Hot

Good sound quality, sleek and functional design, affordable price

What's Not

Below average in dim lighting, certain features only work with Windows Live Messenger

The Final Word

The Lifecam NX-3000 performs its primary function -- and little else -- to middling effect. If your notebook is already equipped with an inbuilt camera there's very little reason to consider this purchase.

Digital Camera Features

Camera Resolution

1.3 MP

Interchangeable Lens?

Focus Type

Fixed Focus

Image Sensor Type

CCD

Digital Video

Video resolutions

640x480

Video speed (fps)

General

Available Colours

Silver Black

Length (mm)

77.8

Width (mm)

Height (mm)

25.5

Warranty (Months)

Video speed (fps)

Focus Type

Fixed Focus

System Requirements

Windows Vista or Windows XP Home/Pro/Media Center Edition/Tablet PC Edition with Service Pack 2 (SP2) or later, Windows XP 64-bit Edition with Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later. Intel Pentium III 700MHz (Intel Pentium 4 2.4GHz recommended) or later, 256MB of RAM or higher. 300-700MB free. Broadband Internet access required; access fees may apply.

Built-in Microphone

Yes

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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