{"id":6996,"date":"2009-05-20T21:25:30","date_gmt":"2009-05-20T21:25:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/?p=6996"},"modified":"2009-05-20T21:25:30","modified_gmt":"2009-05-20T21:25:30","slug":"microsoft-launches-lifecam-vx-2000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/microsoft-launches-lifecam-vx-2000\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Launches LifeCam VX-2000"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/microsoftlifecamvx2000-jpg.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Microsoft LifeCam VX-2000\" style=\"border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px\" alt=\"Microsoft LifeCam VX-2000\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/microsoftlifecamvx2000-thumb-jpg.jpg?resize=236%2C270\" border=\"0\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a> Today Microsoft Hardware, makers of the best-selling LifeCam line,delivers quality video calling for under $30 (U.S.) with the LifeCam VX-2000 \u2014 an easy-to-use webcam with a built-in microphone and vivid VGA video. This new webcam makes setup a cinch; consumers can easily connect with friends and family, using their broadband Internet connection, just minutes after opening the box.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/presspass\/images\/press\/2009\/05-19VX2000_lg.jpg\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'outbound-article', 'http:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/presspass\/images\/press\/2009\/05-19VX2000_lg.jpg', '']);\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<p> \u201cMicrosoft is committed to delivering quality products at every price point,\u201d said Daniel Anguiano, product marketing manager at Microsoft Corp. \u201cThese days more than ever, consumers are looking for the biggest bang for their buck, and the LifeCam VX-2000 fits the bill, with an excellent webcam experience that\u2019s easy on the wallet.\u201d  <\/p>\n<p><b>Quality Video Connection for Less<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cVideo-calling technology has been around for decades but has really taken off recently,\u201d said Rebecca Swensen, research analyst for IDC\u2019s Enterprise Mobility and IP Communications Services program. \u201cWith monthly worldwide use reaching an estimate of 35 million users, video calling is a viable technology for consumers and businesses alike.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Responding to the growth of video calling, the VX-2000 aims to bring the fun of video calling to more consumers, letting families and friends share life\u2019s moments across distances near and far. Featuring VGA video and 1.3MP still photography, the VX-2000 provides crystal-clear images and auto-adjusts for low-light conditions to create bright pictures in a variety of scenarios. The VX-2000 also comes equipped with these top Windows Live features:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <b>Video Effects <\/b>that let people personalize video calls with fun visual elements<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <b>Video Messages <\/b>so people can record and send videos when friends are not around for a live call<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <b>Windows Live Call Button <\/b>to easily initiate a video call<\/p>\n<p><b>Pricing and Availability<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The LifeCam VX-2000 will be available in June 2009 for an estimated retail price of $29.95 (U.S).<sup> <\/sup>It is available now for pre-sale on Amazon.com and will ship in June when it is widely released. The LifeCam VX-2000 is backed by a worldwide three-year limited hardware warranty from Microsoft. More information about this and other Microsoft Hardware products can be found at<a href=\"http:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/hardware\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'outbound-article', 'http:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/hardware', 'http:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/hardware']);\" >http:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/hardware<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/presspass\/press\/2009\/may09\/05-19LifeCamVX2000PR.mspx\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'outbound-article', 'http:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/presspass\/press\/2009\/may09\/05-19LifeCamVX2000PR.mspx', 'Microsoft']);\" >Microsoft<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Please join us in our <a href=\"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/abt\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">Forums<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Follow us on <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/alienbabeltech\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'outbound-article', 'http:\/\/twitter.com\/alienbabeltech', 'Twitter']);\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For the latest updates from ABT, please <a href=\"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/?feed=rss2\" target=\"_blank\">join our RSS News Feed<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Join our Distributed Computing teams<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Folding@Home &#8211; Team AlienBabelTech &#8211; 164304 <\/li>\n<li>SETI@Home &#8211; Team AlienBabelTech &#8211; 138705 <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.worldcommunitygrid.org\/reg\/viewRegister.do?teamID=3P39R3SRV1\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'outbound-article', 'http:\/\/www.worldcommunitygrid.org\/reg\/viewRegister.do?teamID=3P39R3SRV1', 'World Community Grid &#8211; Team AlienBabelTech']);\" target=\"_blank\">World Community Grid &#8211; Team AlienBabelTech<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today Microsoft Hardware, makers of the best-selling LifeCam line,delivers quality video calling for under $30 (U.S.) with the LifeCam VX-2000 \u2014 an easy-to-use webcam with a built-in microphone and vivid VGA video. 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