Guide: Video Conferencing

PROS: –Affordable. –Simple interface with one-click meetings. –Excellent audio conferencing. –HDFaces (Beta) performs wellLead a more formal pres entation session CONS: –Capped at 25 users. –Video conferencing component is a public beta that req uires a separate registration. GoToMeeting

BOTTOM LINE: –While it cannot complete with more scalable web confer encing solutions, Citrix GoToMeeting is a fine choice for small offices that prioritize audio conferencing and ease of use. GoToMeeting

PROS: –Professional brand, look, and feel. –Fully browser-based. –Excellent performance. –One-click meetings. –Affordable baseline, with additional services available. Standout mobile support. CONS: –Fairly rigid interface requires some menu navigation. –Lacks Adobe Connect's large-group participation tools. Cisco WebEx Meeting Center

BOTTOM LINE: –Even though WebEx Meeting Center cannot match Ado be Connect feature-for-feature, it provides an excellent overall package backed by the most biggest name in w eb conferencing. Cisco WebEx Meeting Center

PROS: –Connect with the outside world: Lync federation extends unified communication s securely over the Internet to customers, suppliers, and partners using Lync or Sk ype.Professional brand, look, and feel. –Use the device you want: Lync makes communicating easier with a consistent an d familiar experience available on Windows PCs, Windows Phone, iOS, Mac, and Android smartphones. The new immersive Lync app for Windows 8 and Windows RT provides a seamless touch-first experience. –Take advantage of standards-based HD video: Lync uses open standards includ ing H.264 SVC to provide a high-quality video experience on a wide range of devic es. Microsoft Lync

CONS: –Bandwidth Issues: The server still uses a lot of bandwidth even if it has been laun ched with better bandwidth management. In result companies will need to spend m oney to get higher internet connection and setup. –Complete IT evaluation is required: Lync cannot be implemented before you eva luate your company’s complete IT structure. It is very difficult for any company who is in business for more than 2-3 years. The setup is already configured and it is ne xt to impossible to change the setup completely or even make a minor change in t he existing setup. Microsoft Lync

Comparison List

PureLink Video Conference Kit

PureLink Projector 1 ViewSonic PJD5134 SVGA (800 x 600) $350 ~ $420 Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.7 x 3.3” Weight: 4.6 lbs Video Interfaces: VGA, HDMI, composite video, S-V ideo Video Modes: 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 480i

PureLink Projector 2 Brookstone HDMI Pocket Projector $300 Dimensions: 3.9" x 3.8" x.89" Weight: 5 lbs Connects via HDMI cable to most smartphones, tab lets, computers, video players, cameras Includes HDMI cable, Micro HDMI adapter, Mini HD MI adapter and AC adapter

PureLink Laptop 1 Dell Latitude E5420 $362 14″ 1366 x 768, Core i5 2.5 GHz 2 GB RAM, 320 GB HDD MS Windows 7 Pro, Intel CPU 3 x USB 2.0, VGA, LAN, HDMI

PureLink Laptop 2 Acer Aspire E $438 14" LED Notebook, Windows 7 Home Premium Pentium 2020M 2.4 GHz 4 GB RAM, 500 GB HDD USB 2.0 x 3, HDMI, VGA, LAN

PureLink USB Cam 1 Logitech HD Webcam C270 $28 Digital Video Resolution: 1280 x 720 Audio: Built-in microphone USB 2.0 compatibility, RightLight technology, Right Sound technology, Skype compatible, snap-shot but ton, 720p HD video calls

PureLink USB Cam 2 Microsoft LifeCam Cinema Web cam $50 Digital Video Resolution: 720p HD widescreen Audio: Built-in microphone CMOS Auto focus, High speed USB, Skype compati ble, Windows 7 compatible, 720p HD video calls

PureLink USB Cam 3 Logitech HD Webcam C525 $50 Digital Video Resolution: 1280 x 720 Audio: Built-in microphone USB 2.0 compatibility, High speed USB, Windows 7 compatible, RightLight 2 technology, 720p HD video calls

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