1. Guide: Video Conferencing 5.23.2014

2. 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

3. 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

5. 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

6. 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

8. 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

9. 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

11. Comparison List

12. PureLink 201412 Video Conference Kit

13. PureLink 201413 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

14. PureLink 201414 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

15. PureLink 201415 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

16. PureLink 201416 Laptop 2 Acer Aspire E1-431-4404 $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

17. PureLink 201417 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

18. PureLink 201418 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

19. PureLink 201419 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

20. PureLink 201420 Projector 1: https://www.google.com/shopping/product/4660396978616117674?q=portable projector&psj=1&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.67720277,d.cWc,pv.xjs.s.en_US.u4s5c7_Kv3Q.O&biw=1366& bih=673&tch=1&ech=1&psi=6lN_U63eIq7hsATd0ILoBg.1400853485439.5&prds=hsec:specs&ei=BVR_U5-9CfHKsQSW3IDoBA&ved=0CLEHEKorMBE Projector 2: http://www.amazon.com/Brookstone-HDMI-Pocket-Projector/dp/B008D6JDS8 Laptop 1: https://www.google.com/shopping/product/350449537738112201/specs?q=laptop&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.66917471,d.cWc,pv.xjs.s.en_US.iZDr9Av0tZE.O&biw=1366&bih=673&tch=1 &ech=1&psi=8VZ6U7rFMsmksQSsmYGIBA.1400526576521.5&sa=X&ei=IFd6U9vvGOTKsQSitoCQCw&ved=0CJEBEOok Laptop 2: https://www.cdw.com/shop/products/Acer-Aspire-E1-431-4404-14in-Pentium-2020M-Windows-7-Home-Premium-64-b/3122876.aspx#TS USB 1: https://www.google.com/shopping/product/364834657625677017?q=usb camera&psj=1&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.66917471,d.cWc,pv.xjs.s.en_US.iZDr9Av0tZE.O&biw=1366&bih=673 &tch=1&ech=1&psi=SG56U_VByuewBM-GgJAO.1400532551110.11&ei=lG56U72oDY3NsQSOqILACw&ved=0CKwFEKkrMAg&prds=hsec:specs USB 2: https://www.google.com/shopping/product/4996059310639965700?q=web+camera&psj=1&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.67229260,d.cWc,pv.xjs.s.en_US.gRoiL82AyiQ.O&biw=1366&bih=6 73&tch=1&ech=1&psi=IX1-U4yZJaLksASwl4DACA.1400798496472.25&prds=hsec:reviews&sa=X&ei=xn1-U-CLOOzLsQTnlIGICA&ved=0CMcGEPQCMBE USB 3: https://www.google.com/shopping/product/1698835541523859992/specs?q=web+camera&psj=1&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&biw=1366&bih=673&bvm=pv.xjs.s.en_US.gRoiL82AyiQ.O&tch=1&ech =1&psi=yH9-U4_CEOqpsQT724GgAQ.1400800212031.17&sa=X&ei=w4V-U8mNOI2lsASTzoGwCA&ved=0CNUBEOok