This Microsoft Lifecam VX-3000 webcam has a host of features and the great quality you'd expect from a name like Microsoft. If you're looking for a good quality, dependable webcam that's guaranteed to work with Windows Vista and MSN messenger (as well as all other webcam/chat programmes), then look no further!

• LiveCall - Enables you to launch the camera instantly and call a contact from your call-list
• Pan, Tilt, Zoom - gives you a better range of angles so that you're always in the centre of the frame. The webcam can also face-track automatically
• Universal Base - designed to work with either a desktop or laptop computer, will even sit on your LCD screen if you like
• High Definition Photos - produces photos that are 1.3 megapixel quality.
• Built-in Microphone - has a built-in mic that conncts via USB.
• 6-foot cable - useful if you're using a desktop computer as your USB port will often be quite far from where you want the webcam to be placed.
• Video effects software - makes it easy to record videos, upload or email to your friends and family.

Requirements :

For Microsoft-based computers

• Runs on Vista / XP / ME / 2000
• Hard drive space needed : 300mb free
• Connects via USB 1.1 or USB 2
• 256Mb Ram
• CD Rom Drive
• Display adaptor capable of 16-bit colour depth
• 2Mb or higher video memory
• Internet connection for video calling
• Audio - headphones or speakers