Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 $25 AC and PM at Staples B&M

[cyberia]

Office Depot has the Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 on sale this week for $29.99. It is in their circular. Staples has a $5 off $20 coupon for in-store purchases (printable from their circular).

Have your local Staples store pricematch the OD price and then use your $5 off coupon. Your total will be:

$29.99 (after PM) - $5 coupon + tax on $25.

Considering that the original price at Staples is $53, you are getting 50% off after tax. Watch out for the color: the webcam comes in red/black or blue/black. Both stores carry both models. It is the blue one that is on sale at OD, but my Staples didn't care.

Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 at Staples

Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 at OD

 

[isekii]

how is the quality ?

 

[cyberia]

Originally posted by: isekii
how is the quality ?

No clue. I have zero experience with webcams. I got this one for a family member.

 

[jsxlynn]

Reviews seem to point that it's basic, but has a pretty good satisfaction rating with a few oddities being the base, and some button on the top that seems to infuriate some. Not for the Mac and doesn't have much in the way of bells and whistles but I find I don't use that stuff and actually turn the software off so that Yahoo or MSN Messenger doesn't conflict.

Buy.com has it for $36.19 delivered + tax in case there's not a Staples near you.

Seems like a decent deal OP. I think I'll try one for a back-up.

I've tried several and have given away all but the Logitech Quick Cam Pro which is delightful but runs $80-$100@ and never seems to be on sale.