New Webcam from Microsoft Hardware

Microsoft Hardware announced the launch of LifeCam VX-700 webcam. The LifeCam VX-700 combines compact design with a VGA camera. The package also includes a headset with a microphone.

The universal attachment base allows the webcam to work with any desktop PC or a Laptop. Also, video calling can be done with its plug and play feature facilitates compatible with Windows Live Messenger, Microsoft office communicator and other popular messaging services.

“Technology and design are two factors that have always been paramount to Microsoft Hardware. With the launch of VX-700 we once again have a product that will excite our customers,” said Geetha KB, Product Marketing Manager, Entertainment and Devices Division – Microsoft Hardware.


Priced at Rs. 999 plus taxes, the LifeCam VX-700 will be available in computer hardware retail store across India from August 27, 2008.

Dell Launches New Laptops and Desktops

Dell has launched two new desktops and two new Vostro laptops aimed at users in South America, Europe, Asia and Africa.

The two new laptops are the Vostro A860 and the A840. The former has a 15.1 inch anti-glare wide-screen while the latter has a 14.1 inch screen. Among the desktops, the A180 comes with the choice of either Intel Celeron or Core 2 Duo processors and the A100 uses the Intel Atom processor.

Dell has mentioned in its press release that these computers have been launched especially for education and small business users in countries which Dell classifies as “emerging economies.” However, apart from the “affordable” tag, the pricing is still a mystery. It does sound like Dell might finally be getting into the low-budget business PC's market in India which already has a couple of big names. This space needs watching.