CONNECT
WITH YOUR LOVED ONES USING MICROSOFT'S LIFECAM VX-5500 THIS VALENTINE'S DAY!
The
LifeCam VX-5500 is all about fun with an innovative new design. The VX-5500 ships
with three interchangeable faceplates in blue, red and white, so users can either
choose their favourite colour and leave it that way, or switch the colour to match
their mood. Similar to LifeCam Show, the VX-5500 can be used on a laptop or desktop
computer thanks to the universal attachment clip. When users are ready to pack
up, the entire webcam folds down flat for easy transport. With a VGA sensor for
640x480 video, 1.3MP stills and a unidirectional, noise-cancelling microphone,
the LifeCam VX-5500 keeps video communications crystal clear.
The
webcam comes with the latest version of LifeCam software, making it easier than
ever for users to have a fun video call experience. A major addition to the new
software is a group of more than 30 new video effects, including 3D Accessories,
Facial Exaggerations and Filters. 3D Accessories offer realistic effects that
truly move with users' faces - users can put a cowboy hat on their head or sunglasses
over their eyes and the effect will stay with them even when they turn their heads.
Filters
allow users to stretch their faces, make bug eyes or create a pointy new nose
for an entertaining fun-house mirror effect using a LifeCam.
Video
Messages
The new release also includes access to Video
Messages, a new Microsoft service to help people keep in touch. When friends and
family are not around for a live video chat or perhaps are in a distant time zone,
Video Messages is a great solution. LifeCam users can record and send videos through
an exclusive Windows Vista gadget and any Windows Live user can get in on the
fun via an online portal - http://videomessages.live.com.
From the website, consumers can record a personal video message and enter the
email address of a friend or family member, who will receive a notification of
the video via email. Recipients who are also Windows Live customers can even respond
with a video of their own.
Go, Go LifeCam Gadget
The
ultimate way to experience Video Messages is with a LifeCam video messages gadget,
available for people running Windows Vista and using a supported Microsoft LifeCam.
By downloading the new gadget, LifeCam users can create, send and receive video
messages from their desktop. They can even select six of their top friends who
will always be visible in the video messages gadget. This is just like storing
top friends' numbers on speed dial for easy access. This added convenience is
a great benefit for LifeCam customers because the Video Messages controls are
always available; they can just click on a friend's image, record a video and
hit send.
Additional features that make these webcams a great
option for Windows Live Messenger users include the following:
-
Photo Swap. This feature allows two callers to share digital photos in
mid video conversation. Just click the Photo Swap icon, and a new window opens
up next to the video call window so users can flip through the photos on their
desktop and decide which pictures they want to show.
- Windows
Live Call Button. Located on top of the LifeCam, the Windows Live Call Button
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.1
Users can see Video Messages in action HERE!
Pricing
and Availability
The LifeCam VX-5500 is available now for
the respective recommended retail price of $99.95 RRP.
