Video Conferencing made easy by Logitech

Logitech has three great solutions for adding Video Conferencing to your Conference Room. Gone are the days for most of needing a $50,000 specially designed room to be able to communication both visually and verbally between two locations. It has really become easy and affordable using one of these three solutions from Logitech.

Starting under $300 for the BCC950 these units can bring Video Conferencing into most any situation using your notebook and either a projector or fixed large screen display. They have built high quality microphones that work great in small groups with noise cancellation and high quality audio clarity. They include High Definition 1080p cameras and work with  Microsoft® Lync™ 2013, Cisco Jabber™, WebEx® compatible* and Skype™ certified. See www.logitech.com/ciscocompatibility for the latest version.

All cameras use ZEISS Optics with Autofocus to give you sharp resolution. Whether the camera is showing your smiling face or held up articles or paperwork all can be shared between sites. The camera has a 78 degree field of view and can be controlled with zoom and rotation up to 180 degrees. The sound is crystal-clear. The built-in, full duplex speakerphone and noise-cancelling microphone allow meeting members to hear and be heard clearly up to 8 feet away from the base. The speakerphone can also be used as a standalone during audio calls.

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The ConferenceCam is extremely portable, has a 90 degree field of view with digital pan and tilt and a 4x digital zoom. Logitech states that this unit is optimized for small groups of 4-6 people. They have included Mult-Device connectivity that provides simple setup with either PC’s or Mac’s and provides screen mirroring and audio pairing with mobile devices. The acoustics are tuned for a 12 foot radius. Plug in the USB cable and your PC or Mac will begin it’s plug and play connection. There is no software to load or device drives to load everything works in minutes. The unit has a built in rechargeable battery and can run a video call for up to 3 hours of use or 15 hours if you are just using audio. The battery can be recharged using either the AC adapter or USB connection.

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If you need a system that will allow a slightly larger coverage area the ConferenceCam CC3000e might fit the bill. This system also uses the ZEISS lens with autofocus and 1080p resolution and sports a 10x lossless zoom. It also has a 90 degree field of view with remote controlled mechanical 260 degree pan and 130 degree tilt. It also includes USB Plug and Play connectivity. Optimized for Microsoft® Lync™ 2013, Cisco Jabber™, WebEx® compatible¹, and Skype™ certified ensures an integrated experience with most business-grade UC platforms. The audio microphone allows a 20-foot  diameter around the base without mic pods. The system also support NFC pairing to enable mobile devices connectivity to the base unit. Set up the conference room with up to a 32-foot range between the camera and the speaker. Use the camera on the table or mount it on the wall with included hardware. The bottom of the camera is designed with a standard tripod thread for added versatility. Download the CC3000e Data Sheet

We have had very good results using Logitech’s video conferencing products and if you find yourself wanting to add this capability into your conference room call us to help your pick and design the perfect setup for you.

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InFocus also makes LCD Thin Industrial Grade Panels

If you are putting together a meeting room and are deciding to for go the typical projector/projector screen setup, you may want to consider InFocus’s line of industrial grade panels. Business Class LCD Screens provide you with a  product that is designed from the ground up to support the type of use you will need in a heavily used product.

These screens are built thin to take up less depth in your room, with metal frame construction to help protect the unit. Even the connectors are made of metal instead of plastic to withstand constant plugging and unplugging that occurs with daily use. These screens contain 5 times more PC and video modes than most consumer TVs, so you can be assured that it will recognize your device’s output and fill the screen automatically.

InFocus thin display advantages

• Automatically syncs to your device’s resolution and fills the screen
• 70+ data and video modes – up to 5X more than consumer flat panel TVs
• Saves valuable meeting time

Consumer TV disadvantages

• Not really designed for computer input
• 3-10 modes -- mostly for video, not data
• Wastes time to manually adjust your computer settings to fit the TV

Durable For Shared Use - A consumer TV's weak warranty, plastic parts, and cheap components can't stand up to the multiple users, long hours, and frequent connecting that occur in meeting rooms every day. InFocus thin displays are built for business

InFocus thin display advantages

• Metal construction stands up to multiple users in a shared meeting room
• Commercial-grade components handles frequent connecting and disconnecting
• 3-year limited factory warranty and extended warranty options
• Industrial strength power supply

Consumer TV disadvantages

• Plastic construction not designed for use in shared spaces
• Lower-quality components designed to be hooked up once and left alone
• 1-year warranty that may be voided if TV is used in a business setting
• Low-grade power supply, which is often the first component to fail

With InFocus’s accessories and these displays you are sure to have a great result!

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