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Conclusion: We like it

With Microsoft's LifeCam Studio's 720p HD video, people you chat with will actually be able to see what you really look like (whether or not that's a good thing is your call). Audio quality using the LifeCam's mono mike may not be as good as you'll get on more expensive stereo models, but with recent price cuts, it's available for around $50, making it a great deal, especially if you're upgrading from a typical low-res built-in webcam.

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9.0
Engadget Sep 13, 2010

At $99 the LifeCam Studio is among the most expensive consumer webcams out there, but compared to the immediate competition, Logitech's C910, it appears to be a better choice.

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9.0
TechCrunch Sep 20, 2010

Comparing this camera to your standard VGA webcam isn’t really fair; this is a luxury item and it performs like it. At a hundred bucks, it’s still a hard sell, though: even if it performs very well, there are less opportunities for it to perform than we’d like.

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8.0
PC Mag Sep 22, 2010

The Microsoft LifeCam Studio is a sweet upgrade from a built-in VGA webcam, and good enough for high-definition Internet video chats and even home movies.

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9.0
Maximum PC Mar 24, 2011

This very thoughtfully designed cam offers good video and audio features and is one of our favorites for desktop videoconferencing.

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joeco

Plugged it into my HP laptop running Windows 7 Enterprise, worked out of the box with Communicator. No issues, built in mic is high quality. Works great for video chat. Really clear video and voice. Packaging is over the top, couldn't believe the amount of plastic. Many layers. All I needed...

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