Coming Soon: Microsoft's Beefed-Up 720p LifeCam Cinema Webcam

Not sure how this will impact telepresence but the introduction of the first HD webcam by Microsoft will have impact on the ability to use video messaging when working from anywhere. So far I did not like the video possibility in MSN, Skype or OCS but this might change how I feel about it since it promises a quality that will make it useable and beyond the nice for teens, family abroad and geeks groups.


By Danny Allen, 1:30 AM on Tue Aug 18 2009(Edit, to draft, Slurp)

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Looks like Microsoft's working on a snazzy new glass lens Webcam capable of 720p video at 30fps (in full 1280x720 resolution). Other features are expected to include 4x digital zoom, and a built-in noise-cancelling microphone.

The camera is made from aluminum and has a stand designed to work with both desktops and laptops. Pocket-link goes on to say that:

The LifeCam Cinema is of course compatible with Windows Live Messenger, but also with Windows Live Movie Maker and Windows Live Photo Gallery. It's also compatible with Windows 7 out of the box, as well as Windows Vista and Windows XP.

We've seen 720p Webcams before but the video specs on this one look quite promising. The Lifecam Cinema is expected to be $80 when it hits stores on September 9.