Microsoft has come up with 3 new web cameras that go straight into the LifeCam series. The prices range from $17 up to $50, which in the end can be considered an affordable webcam, right?

The new models are codenamed VX-5000, VX-500 and LX-200, with the first one being the most expensive. The inclusion of MSN Photo Swap software on the VX-5000, so you can share photos easily, is probably one of reasons why it isn’t as cheap as the other two.

What makes these web cameras different from others? The special base that is bendable and its innovative design.

Available in blue, green, and red, the LifeCam VX-5000 will become available in June, while the VX-500 and LX-2000 will hit the shelves this month.