Three new LifeCams feature Microsoft Hardware’s latest technology and 720p HD sensors. Microsoft’s New TrueColor Technology Brings Color to Life The Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000 and HD-5001 will go on sale later in March 2010 priced at $49.95, while the Microsoft LifeCam HD-6000 for Notebooks will follow on in May 2010 priced at $59.95. Microsoft TrueColor uses software to adjust color balance depending on ambient lighting, as well as face-tracking technology to correctly control exposure so that the user’s face is visible rather than being washed out or murky.
As for the HD-6000, that has a 360-degree pivot together with a shorter USB cable and a bundled carrying case. Each has a flexible base section which can be shaped to grip various monitor sizes or be used on the desk. The HD-5000 and HD-5001 are functionality identical, with the latter being a Best Buy exclusive and getting a different bezel.
