Product Description

The Creative Live! Cam Voice delivers unrivalled voice and video clarity. It is the first Webcam that uses directional array microphone technology. It delivers superior sound quality over the Internet while video chatting. The directional Live! Audio technology eliminates environmental noise and controls sound coverage. The high-quality 1.3 Megapixel sensor delivers true 1.3 megapixel video. With Live! View technology and and 85-degree wide-angle glass lens produces vibrant, natural-looking images with a 50% wider field of view. The smart face tracking keeps you in the video frame and the High-Speed USB 2.0 connection provides smooth, fluid 640x480 video @ 30 frames per second. Smart face tracking with 4x digital zoom Digital pan and tilt (via software) Built-in snapshot button Hands-free handset for private chatting Sightspeed for premium quality video calls and video mail OrbSecure for remote monitoring Works with Yahoo! Messenger, Skype, MSN Messenger, AOL IM and other compatible instant messaging services Software Included - Operating Systems - Windows 2000 and XP System Requirements - Intel Pentium II 850MHz, 128MB, 200MB free space, CD-ROM, USB port Package Dimensions - 8.7 x 3.5 x 11.1 (22.1 x 8.9 x 28.2 cm) Weight - 1.0 lbs. (0.44 Kg)

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #13741 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Creative Labs
• Model: VF0170
• Dimensions: 2.40" h x 8.10" w x 10.70" l, 3.00 pounds

Features

• Webcam delivers unrivalled voice and video clarity
• Directional array microphone eliminates unwanted noise
• High-quality, 1.3 megapixel sensor delivers true 1.3 megapixel video at 30 frames per second
• Smart-face tracking keeps you in the video frame and high-speed 2.0 connectivity delivers smooth 640x480 resolution
• Bundled Muvee autoProducer lets you create videos easily and quickly

From the Manufacturer
You can now sound your best with Creative Live! Cam Voice and its revolutionary Directional Live! Audio Technology. Integrated Adaptive Array Microphones and Directional Live! Audio blocks out almost all unwanted surrounding noise, so all you hear is your voice -- and nothing else. Live! Cam Voice's advanced CMOS sensor and high quality ultra-wide angle lens lets you capture large 1.3-megapixel videos, and snaps up to 5-megapixel photos!

	Sound Your Best Live! Audio technology reduces background noise and lets you transmit crystal clear voice. If you are in an extremely noisy environment, Directional Live! Audio and the Adaptive Array microphones work to eliminate noise even further, by removing ambient noise outside the webcam's field of view.
	High quality 1.3-megapixel sensor Capture high definition videos at true 1.3 megapixels easily. You can also take amazing photos at up to 5.0 megapixels with software enhancement.
	Ultra wide-angle lens The high quality glass lens gives you an amazing 85˚ field of view. So the camera allows more people in the video frame at any one time.
	Look Your Best Enjoy smooth, vibrant video and sharp images with Live! View technology. Live! Cam Voice features a 1.3-megapixel sensor, intelligent auto exposure, and high quality glass lens.
	Smart Face Tracking, 4x digital zoom With Smart Face Tracking activated, the camera automatically follows you as you move about, keeping you within the video always. It even tracks multiple persons, so everyone can get in on the conversation.
	Certified high-speed USB 2.0 Experience smooth, full-motion digital video streams and top-quality images. Live! Cam Voice is also USB 1.1 compliant, which means it is perfectly compatible with your computer even if your PC has a lower USB connection.
	Creative Software Suite Do more with Creative Software Suite! Edit and organize your photos easily, create fun photo calendars - the possibilities are virtually endless. Take video messaging to a whole new level with Advanced Video FX! Entertain and experiment with many different video effects from multiple effect categories.
	Included SightSpeed Orb software (for North American customers only) Maximize your webcam experience with these great software included at no extra charge. Turn your PC into a video phone, make multi-party video calls (available with paid SightSpeed plans), and even stream photos and videos to Web-enabled devices like laptops, PDAs and mobile phones.
	Muvee autoProducer Create videos easily and quickly! Its fantastic video editing technology enables you to produce professional videos in an amazingly short period of time. Simply shoot it, muvee it and share it!
	Creative Headset Use the included Creative handsfree headset to chat in private whenever necessary.
	Superior Video for Instant Messaging! Live! Cam Voice works with Yahoo!® Messenger, Skype, MSN Messenger and other compatible instant messaging services.
	Multi-Attach Base Attach Live! Cam Voice to almost anything - notebook displays, CRT monitors, Flat panel displays. Or let it rest comfortably on tables or other flat surfaces.

What's in the Box
Creative Live! Cam Voice with USB 2.0 cable, Creative hands free headset, Quick Start guide, and CD software containing Creative WebCam Center with Advanced Video FX, Creative Photo Manager, Creative Photo Calendar, muvee autoProducer, SightSpeed, Orb with OrbSecure, Yahoo! Messenger, and complete user's guide.

Customer Reviews

Great camera, great audio quality......
I'm not sure why the other reviewers are not having the same excellent experience that I am having with my Voice camera. The installation was easy, the image is clear and the directional live audio feature that they have, works great.

When I video caht with my friend, he says that the image is clear and the frame rates are fine. Also, if there are others around, the directional live audio feature only picks up my voice. The software bundle is very good compared to the other cameras out there.

Overall, I'm very happy with my camera and highly recommend it.

One disapointing camera
I've been testing several cameras for my work and so far this one is the worst performance to cost for video we've played with. To get a one star it would have to have failed install or been otherwise fatally flawed as it is it works but The quality of the image , lack of focus ability and the quality of image, repetition? Nah it's a camera and it's worth noting that it's primary function is no better than a $5 after rebate model. Given the $70 price point this thing is seriously disappointing.

Sound's pretty good and unlike the MS vx3000 which has a great picture ( but lags the sound horribly) it works on systems other than XP/ Vista )
It's a real shame since it's nicely designed , has a pretty good software bundle ( specially if IM is your main use). Given that most of the reviews online have the same image issues I'd find something better than Creative live

It is hard to say
My image on my screen is very sharp,however on the other side of transmission the picture is some what blured ( pixelated). The problem could be other then the quality of the Live Cam itselfe.
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