The Microsoft LifeCam HD-6000 delivers great video at a fantastic price - and its smart design makes it perfect for use with laptops.

The Microsoft LifeCam HD-6000 ($60 as of August 5, 2010) delivers great video at a fantastic price--and its smart design makes it perfect for use with

Plenty of customizable video-capture options; Smooth,

Requires refocusing with every subtle movement; Picture is

The Microsoft LifeCam HD-6000 shoots in 720p HD at frame rates of up to 30 frames per second (the best high-definition webcam in our rankings, the Logitech HD Pro Webcam C910 , supports up to 1080p capture).

Excellent video quality; Bluetooth (no receiver to lose; Carrying Case; Compact & Portable Design; Windows 7 Certified

May degrade system performance in high resolution quality; Won't work on standard LCD monitors

Our strongest critique of the LifeCam is the autofocus feature that spans across Microsoft's entire line of LifeCam webcams. The "intelligent" system automatically detects what it thinks is your face and adjusts the focus when you move, but the sensor is too delicate and constantly refocuses with...

720p HD video quality at 30 frames per second; 360-degree rotation; Inexpensive; LifeCam desktop software offers fun 3D video effects

4MP photo resolution; Jumpy autofocus; Not compatible with Mac OS

Horrible.Horrible webcam.Bought last week from Future shop.Continues Auto focusing the image even you are still.I did not expect this from Microsoft.Thinking to return and get Logitech.

The Microsoft LifeCam HD-6000 delivers great video at a fantastic price--and its smart design makes it perfect for use with laptops.

Plenty of customisable video-capture options; 360-degree rotational swivel

Requires refocusing with every subtle movement; picture is often extremely bright

Not sure what the other reviewers are saying, but I installed the software successfully on couple of my 64-bit Windows 7 laptops by visiting Microsoft's hardware site. Also installed Windows Live Essentials 2011 that includes Windows Live Messenger and other stuff (Live Mail client app, Live Photo...

The camera seems to work well but the clip is WAY too small to fit on anything. It would probably fit on a notebook.

The Microsoft LifeCam HD-6000 is petite and powerful. We looked for the best combination of web camera features, not necessarily the showiest webcam. Showy can come with an increased price tag and girth that we do not want. The LifeCam HD-6000 strikes a nice balance and offers a great value.

This webcam is compact; portable and offers good quality video

The cord is quite short and the clip is designed to work only with laptops; not desktop monitors