Company Press Release:

 

Microsoft’s New TrueColor Technology Brings Colour to Life

New Delhi — October 7, 2010 — Microsoft today, brightened your video calls with TrueColor Technology, a ground breaking new image processing technology that provides superior colour and brightness in even the worst lighting conditions. TrueColor Technology automatically adjusts the picture quality to provide a more colourful video whether out on the porch with bright sunshine in the morning or in the living room with low light in the evening. Microsoft Hardware, the pioneers in HD technology today announced the launch of two new webcams. The products include the LifeCam HD-5000, LifeCam HD-6000 which feature 720p HD sensors and Auto Focus technology.

 

“Our endeavor has always been to offer products that help consumers improve overall computing experience by ensuring reliable functionality, simplicity of use and greater value for money. With the introduction of these two products, we now have the largest range of HD webcams on offer in the Indian market. The new products offer a new innovation from Microsoft called TrueColor technology to provide the best video experience,  to help people look bright and natural in virtually any lighting situation. This festive season, these new products would be an ideal addition for the Indian consumers to enjoy the holidays and connect with people over video calls from home,” said Mihir Somaiya, Category Manager, Microsoft Hardware.
 

LifeCam HD-5000

Launching with Microsoft’s new TrueColor Technology, the LifeCam HD-5000 offers best-in-class video quality in most lighting scenarios and is the only webcam in the market to offer 720p HD widescreen video and Auto Focus. The LifeCam HD-5000 also features a flexible attachment base that bends to fit on most surfaces, including on top of flat-screen monitors and notebook screens, or directly on the desk, so people can use it at home on the desktop or with their notebook while on the road.

 

LifeCam HD-6000 for Notebooks

Also launching today is the LifeCam HD-6000 for Notebooks, which includes TrueColor Technology, 720p HD widescreen video, Auto Focus and a design complements your notebooks. The LifeCam HD-6000 features a 360-degree rotation view so people can point the webcam in any direction to share more with friends and family. With a compact design, short three-foot cord and carrying case, the LifeCam HD-6000 for Notebooks is the perfect webcam for sharing life on the go. 

 

Pricing and Availability

Starting today these new products will be available at all leading retail stores across the country. Both LifeCam HD-5000 and LifeCam HD-6000 are backed by a worldwide three-year warranty from Microsoft. More information a can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/India/hardware 

Estimated Retail Price –

-       LifeCam HD 5000– Rs.2205

-       LifeCam HD 6000 Rs.2375

You can also log onto www.microsoftstore.co.in  to buy the product online.

So go and get the best range of web cams from Microsoft Hardware to connect real time, this festive season!

 

Note: Microsoft Hardware’s LifeCam HD 5000 & LifeCam HD 6000 comes from the same range of award winning webcams as the LifeCam Cinema which has been declared as the “Best Computer Peripheral” of the year at NDTV Tech Life Awards 2010.

 

About Microsoft Hardware

For more than 28 years, the Hardware Group has employed innovative engineering, cutting-edge industrial design and extensive usability testing to create products of exceptional quality and durability that enhance the software experience and strengthen the connection between consumers and their PC. Microsoft Hardware leads the industry in ergonomic engineering, industrial design and hardware/software compatibility, offering consumers an easier, more convenient and more enjoyable computing experience. More information about Microsoft Hardware is available at www.microsoft.com/india/hardware