Microsoft LifeCam Show and LifeCam VX-5500 make the scene

Man, with all these product intros today you'd think the world was going to end tomorrow or something. Anyway, just as predicted, Microsoft just kicked out the new LifeCam Show and LifeCam VX-5500. The $100 Show is a 2.0 megapixel cam that can take 8 megapixel stills, and a built-in mic with noise- and echo-cancellation, while the $60 VX-5500 does VGA video and 1.3 megapixel stills and has interchangeable faceplates. Both include a one-touch Windows LiveCall button that pops open your contact list and new LifeCam software which allows you to send video messages, share photos during calls, and initiate calls with a Vista gadget. Should be out in October -- check the VX-5500 after the break.

[maveric101 @ Sep 9th 2008 3:41PM]

i tend to side on the MS side of the flamewars vs apple, but so far coverage is looking pretty even. thanks.

[maveric101 @ Sep 9th 2008 3:56PM]

well, maybe not even, but fair(er). most ppl probably don't care as much about webcams as PMPs.

[Hehe @ Sep 9th 2008 3:43PM]

I lol'd @ the first sentence

[Tpat @ Sep 9th 2008 3:48PM]

These guys are brilliant.
and hes got the same last name as me.

[Coolbee8 @ Sep 9th 2008 3:44PM]

Microsoft is watching you.

[fieldcar @ Sep 9th 2008 3:49PM]

Nothing special I guess... So far apples announcements in entirety are as exciting as these webcams. heh, who woulda thought?


I'm hyped about the new, free, updates for all of the zunes.

[Abuzar Baloach @ Sep 9th 2008 4:05PM]

Why is MS announcing everything the same day as Apple?

Anyway, good job engadget on covering both companies fairly. You're turning yourself around.

[Zak @ Sep 9th 2008 4:31PM]

No, Engadget has always covered MS stuff when it comes out. The only problem here is your idiot bias giving you a blind eye to all of Engadget's coverage other than Apple. Also, has it ever occurred to you that Apple releases products/updates/whatever more often than MS does? You think that might be a reason Apple shows up here more often, maybe? You think?

[Brad @ Sep 9th 2008 5:04PM]

If a post begins with "Zak" and a marathon logo, you can bet it's going to be very angry and wrong on numerous points, but as soon as you challenge anything directly he'll backpedal, insult you, and then accuse you of being a fanboy.

Engadget, can you please tag comment DIVs with the commenter's name in the class deffinition? Empty CSS never hurt anyone, and then I could filter Zak comments with a greasemonkey script.

would just be perfect. Thanks.

[zomg0t @ Sep 9th 2008 5:05PM]

Today is Update Tuesday (the second Tuesday of every month). This month Microsoft had a lot of new products (or updates, at least). I'm not sure why Apple chose this day so I'm wondering: why is Apple announcing everything the same day as Microsoft?

[Zak @ Sep 9th 2008 5:18PM]

What's the matter Brad, you couldn't argue the points I made so you insult me instead? Your post is exactly what you described as being my behavior. Watch, your response to this will be to backpedal, insult me and accuse me of being a fanboy.

[OneLove @ Sep 9th 2008 4:08PM]

Is that a cock ring web cam. cool!

[Ross @ Sep 9th 2008 4:49PM]

wow, dude, what is your problem, all you've done is beat down on MS all day today, go get out and actually have a life.

[Ravi @ Sep 9th 2008 5:23PM]

iErik, you are an embarrassment us apple fans.

[c. thomas @ Sep 9th 2008 5:33PM]

Is it compatible with the Xbox 360?

[saud @ Sep 16th 2008 7:07PM]

i have LifeCam show now

i will try it