Cisco introduces video conference system for TV
Cisco introduces video conference system for TV
Cisco Systems has video conferencing system for high-definition television presents a. Umi Cisco comes with an HD camera with integrated microphone, a set-top box and a remote control.
Users also need an HD-capable TV ( 1080p ) and an Internet connection. Is only limited bandwidth available, the resolution is automatically reduced Umi to 720p or 480p.
Video calls and messages are the main functions. The integrated VoIP client allows other VoIP services to receive calls from and to make - such as Google video chat .
Using the remote control can contact lists, edit profiles and settings as well. Umi dominates the recording of videos on Facebook and YouTube can be sent via email or upload.
Cisco's hardware alone costs $ 599, this is a monthly fee of 24.99 dollars. Umi is from 14 November at Best Buy will be available. Preorders are now open.
Representatives from Skype and Logitech , which yesterday its first Google-TV enabled TV presenting, and Skype were critical of Cisco Umi. "Users like to see a seamless transition, which means HD video calls not only from TV to TV but also on TV with your PC or Mac - and vice versa," said Eric Kintz, Vice President and General Manager of Logitech's video business . In addition, users put a high value on free services.
It reindeer not a dollar to buy an expensive device 599, the soon-half, one quarter or even one tenth the cost will market, said Jonathan Christensen, General Manager, Platform Business Unit at Skype, in a journal . "If competitively priced options with high power are available, is a top-end service beyond a waste of money, especially a video conference system that anyone can call you."
Other Electronics News:
- sony pcga-bp71a battery
- lenovo 3000 g530 battery
- hp laptop batteries
- olympus li-40b battery
- laptop battery
06.05.2011. u 08:50 | 0 Komentara | Print | # | ^
