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Polycom Communicator
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26/13/2016 | Polycom Confidential Polycom Communicator Personal USB speakerphone device for business-quality, full-duplex PC voice and video calls Two models: C100 and C100S. C100S is a Skype co-branded model
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36/13/2016 | Polycom Confidential Polycom Communicator - Features High-Fidelity Speaker Dual Stereo Microphones LED Light Ring Finger Tip Call Control Stereo Headphone Jack Up to 22 KHz Wideband 7 ft. Mic Range Self-contained USB cable Portable size - approx. 5” x 3” x.85”; 5 - 6 oz.
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46/13/2016 | Polycom Confidential Why is it unique? Business Quality - Only Skype-certified speakerphone that delivers business-class, high-fidelity performance Polycom Heritage - Features Polycom’s renowned echo cancellation and full-duplex technology for natural conversations High Quality Components - Includes two stereo microphones for individual or group calls, and high-fidelity speaker (22 kHz) that can also play CD-quality music or presentation audio (stereo capable) Wideband – Supports full range of Skype voice quality (16 kHz for Skype-to-Skype calls) Superior Skype Integration - Optimized Skype voice quality; API-level integration with convenient buttons to launch Skype, pick-up/hang-up calls, control volume, etc. without using mouse Sleek, Smart, Portable Design – PDA-size; USB cable powers device and stores stores inside
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56/13/2016 | Polycom Confidential Why Skype? The clear market leader in PC-based calling 300M+ registered users 30%+ are business users Strong push for more business users Targeting small businesses – less than 50 employees Key revenue driver Business-class hardware is required to support these users Polycom is the only Tier-1 Skype partner with a Speakerphone product Just one element of a strategic relationship
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66/13/2016 | Polycom Confidential Who is it for? 30 percent of Skype users who leverage application for business purposes Skype key benefit – save on long distance costs, especially international Ideal for new Skype for Business offering targeting SME market Skype users who want a high quality device for using Skype in speakerphone mode Users who need a business-class device for individual and/or group Skype calls Laptop users that want a portable, high-quality hands-free device Skype video users who do not want to be on video with headphones
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76/13/2016 | Polycom Confidential Simple Set-Up USB powered Cable provided and stores in device No batteries to charge Buttons on device enable users to launch Skype, pick up/hang up calls, control volume, etc.
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86/13/2016 | Polycom Confidential Go To Market Overview Launched: May 1, 2006, worldwide List price: $139 USD Channels: Heavier retail presence than most Polycom products DMRs/Catalogs (PC Mall, PC Connections, Zones, Dell) Skype Store (online) Packaging available in multiple languages for North America, CALA, EMEA and APAC Primarily individual purchase vs. enterprise sale
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96/13/2016 | Polycom Confidential Polycom Communicator – New Model Model C100 Intended for all supported applications, but without the Skype branding of the C100S Available in Gray only No retail packaging List Price: $139
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106/13/2016 | Polycom Confidential Application Support for model C100 Polycom PVX Add high-fidelity voice to your desktop video Available at launch
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116/13/2016 | Polycom Confidential Application Support for model C100 CounterPath eyeBeam IP soft phone Available at launch Engine for many other soft phones & service providers Does not work with free version (X-Lite)
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126/13/2016 | Polycom Confidential Application Support for model C100 Broadsoft Communicator IP soft phone Available in July Follow-on to public demo shown in October
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136/13/2016 | Polycom Confidential Polycom Communicator C100 C100: no software included in box Some applications have built-in support for Communicator CounterPath Broadsoft Communicator Others will need drivers installed Polycom PVX Download at www.polycom.com/support/communicatorwww.polycom.com/support/communicator Will Skype work with this new model C100? Yes – but you need to download the drivers from the web site Will these new apps work with the Skype model C100S? Yes, in the same way they work with C100
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146/13/2016 | Polycom Confidential Communicator & PVX Tips Drivers need to be downloaded www.polycom.com/support/communicator www.polycom.com/support/communicator You must uninstall Communicator drivers for Skype first Communicator drivers do not work with Vista Vista support for Communicator is coming, but no ETA Only works with PVX v. 8.0.2 and above Check your audio settings after installing a web cam
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156/13/2016 | Polycom Confidential Polycom Communicator Positioning Two models available: Polycom Communicator, model C100 Supports Polycom PVX and various IP soft phones Polycom Communicator for Skype, model C100S Designed specifically for Skype, available in Blue Key Benefits: Polycom HD Voice-capable (up to 22 kHz) High-fidelity, 360° stereo mics Echo cancellation, full duplex, Dynamic Noise Reduction Easy to use, easy to take with you
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166/13/2016 | Polycom Confidential Polycom Communicator – Wideband Competitors Polycom vs. ClearOne Chat 50 & Phoenix Duet Polycom list price: $139 $179 - $209 for ClearOne $199 for Phoenix All have full-duplex and echo cancellation, but only Polycom has Automatic Gain Control for optimal mic performance Only Polycom has API-level Skype integration for call control and optimal audio quality Only Polycom Communicator is pocket-sized 50% small and 33% lighter, with better audio quality
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176/13/2016 | Polycom Confidential Polycom Communicator – Narrowband Competitors Polycom vs. VoSKY Chatterbox, US Robotics, mVox, etc. Polycom list price: $139 Typical competitor prices - $29 - $59 Only Polycom Communicator is high-fidelity wideband at up to 22 kHz – the others are all 5 kHz maximum None of these competitors offer: Full duplex (some claim, but none deliver) Effective echo cancellation, dynamic noise reduction, or automatic gain control Polycom Communicator has far superior: Speaker loudness Microphone pick-up and quality Only Polycom Communicator is a business-class product – the others are consumer toys
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