Whether you're at home, in the office, or on the road, keeping in touch with friends, family, and business associates is easy with the LifeCam NX-6000. Compact and reliable, this webcam was designed especially for notebook computers. FROM THE MANUFACTURER Share the moment with the Microsoft® LifeCam NX-6000—wherever you are.Whether you’re at home, in the office, or on the road, keeping in touch with friends, family, and business associates is easy with the Microsoft LifeCam NX-6000. This compact, reliable webcam was designed especially for notebook computers. It delivers High Definition 2.0 megapixel video and 7.6 megapixel photos and comes with a wide-angle lens, 3× digital zoom, a carrying case, and more! Fully integrated with Windows Live™ Messenger, it has a built-in Windows Live Call Button for easy calling and one-touch blogging. Features See Clearly * 2.0 megapixel High Definition video resolution* * 7.6 megapixel High Definition still photos (1280 x 960 pixels, interpolated)** * Wide-Angle lens with 71 degree field of view * 3x digital zoom Hear More * Crystal-clear audio * Built-in unidirectional microphone with acoustic noise cancellation * Automatic audio control for enhanced sound clarity Notebook Mobility * Ultra-compact notebook webcam for video calling * Retractable lens stores in the webcam body to prevent damage during travel * Lens swivels up and down for a perfect view * Clip adjusts to most notebooks * Carrying case included Optimized for Windows Live * Photo Swap: Share and swap photos live during a video call * Windows Live Call Button: The easy way to start a video call * LifeCam Dashboard: Controls built into the conversation window * One-Touch Blogging: Add photos to Windows Live Spaces *Lower resolution available when sending video via instant messaging. **One megapixel (MP) = 1,000,000 pixels. How to Make a Video Call: With a simple calling interface and integration with Microsoft LifeCams, you'll find that video calling is the next best thing to being there. It's easy, it's free, and you can get started today. All you need is a PC, an Internet connection, an ISP, a webcam, and a friend. Then follow the steps below to make a video call. Step 1 Buy and install a LifeCam. Don't have one? Start shopping. Step 2 Sign in to your Windows Live™ Messenger account or other messenger service that supports video calls. Step 3 Once you are signed in you can either choose a contact on the Instant Messenger window, or press the video call button on your webcam. Then click the Video link to start a video call. Find a Webcam That's Right for You: Best: Better: Good: Webcam LifeCam Cinema LifeCam Show LifeCam NX-6000 LifeCam NX-3000 LifeCam VX-5000 LifeCam VX-2000 Video Sensor 720p HD 2.0 MP 2.0 MP VGA VGA VGA Photo Size 8 MP 8 MP 8 MP 1.3 MP 1.3 MP 1.3 MP Focus Type - Always Focused means that no fine tuning is needed as the webcam is always in focus from a depth of 21" to 60" Auto Focus Always Focused Always Focused Always Focused Always Focused Fixed Focus Digital Zoom - delivers realistic, up-close-and-personal video, so you can see the contours of every smile 5x 5x 3x 3x 3x 3x Wide-Angle Lens - the 71 degree wide angle lens ensures no one gets left out of the pictures Yes Yes Built-In Microphone - a built-in unidirectional microphone cancels out acoustic noise and echo for crystal-clear audio Digital, Noise-Cancelling Noise-Cancelling Noise-Cancelling Noise-Cancelling Noise-Cancelling Noise-Cancelling Fits Laptops or PCs Both Both Laptops only Laptops only Both Both System Requirements * Windows® 7, Windows Vista® or Windows® XP Home/Pro/Media Center Edition/Tablet PC Edition with Service Pack 2 (SP2) or later * Intel Pentium® 4 1.4 GHz ( 2.4 GHz recommended) or higher * 300 MB free * Sound card with speakers or headphones * USB 1.1 (USB 2.0 recommended); * USB 2.0 required for 1.3 MP video * CD drive * Internet functions (post to Windows LiveTM Spaces, send in e-mail, video calls) also require: Broadband (cable, DSL, or other) modem Recommended Accessories: Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000 Headset Microsoft LifeChat LX-2000 Headset Microsoft LifeChat LX-1000 HeadsetBuilt-in unidirectional microphone. Automatic face tracking software. Wide-angle lens with 71 degree field of view. High Definition video (1280 × 1024 resolution) and still photo (5.0 megapixels, interpolated) quality. Designed for notebooks.