Logitech has announced the ConferenceCam Connect! it is a portable all-in-one videoconference solution designed for small and medium sized rooms. It works with any computing device with a USB connection such as PC, MAC, even a Chromebook!
The New Logitech Device Works with Microsoft Lync, Skype, Cisco Jabber, WebEx, Citrix GoToMeeting, Blue Jeans, Google Hangouts, Lifesize, Vidyo, andZoom.
“For about the cost of an office chair, businesses of all sizes can now afford to quickly connect with customers, vendors and remote employees anytime and anywhere with the Logitech ConferenceCam Connect,” said Jason Moss, general manager of the Collaboration Group at Logitech. “We believe there is simply no workspace that should not have videoconferencing capability,and theConferenceCam allows us to connect to meetings no matter where we are.”
“Teams are collaborating more frequently than ever before, sharing content and using video conferencing to connect with both local and remote team members,” says Bill Haskins, senior analyst and partnerat Wainhouse Research. “At the same time, today’s enterprise is undergoing a massive, and sometimes complex transformation. Our research points to a rise in open seating environments, shrinking conference rooms, more telecommuters, and the use of a growing number of collaborative applications. The Logitech ConferenceCam Connect meets these challenges head-on by providing an intriguing combination of flexibility and portability.”
The ConferenceCam Connect has PC and Mac compatibility for videoconferencing, and mobile connectivity for screen-mirror projection through Miracast technology.
Windows and Android users can connect wirelessly to the ConferenceCam Connect to screen-mirror presentations, spreadsheets, videos or Internet content from a mobile device to a TV screen through an HDMI connection. The ConferenceCam automatically connects to the display, eliminating extra steps like TV input selection.
The ConferenceCam Connect offers razor-sharp resolution and the ability to clearly see objects and everyone in the room via a 90-degree field of view with digital panand tilt, mechanical tiltcontrol, 4x digital Full HD zoom, and ZEISS opticswith autofocus.
The speakerphone supports both mobile and USB audio calling with features such as Bluetooth wireless technology, near field communication (NFC) and a USB port.
With 360-degree sound, users can hear and be heard within a 12-foot diameter range while full duplex sound, acoustic echo and noise-cancelling technology delivers conversational realism. The Connect runs on AC power or battery. On a full charge, users can run a videoconference for up to 3 hours or use the speakerphone for up to 15 hours, and its LED indicator shows the battery charge status during use.
Pricing and Availability
The Logitech ConferenceCam Connect is expected to be available worldwide in March 2015 at a suggested price of $499, €499 and £449. For more information, please visit http://www.logitech.com/connect
