Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 webcam review

Will this keep you in the picture?

Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 webcam
Reviewer
Chris Hall
Review Date
9 January 2009
Manufacturer
Microsoft
Price as reviewed
£30
Latest price
£23.70

Our score

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Quick review

The good
Size, good build quality, indicator light
The bad
Stand not great for laptops, struggles with bright light and contrasty scenes
Verdict
A compact webcam that copes well with web usage, but is sadly let down by the stand

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