Polycom intros HDX 7000 HD video conferencing solutions

Although Polycom just got around to shipping its HDX 4000 / 8000 HD video conferencing systems last month, you won't catch this firm resting on its laurels -- oh no. Instead, it's pushing out an entirely new series in its HD video portfolio, the HDX 7000. This one, which caters to small and medium-sized conference rooms, features 22kHz StereoSurround for "natural voice clarity," Lost Packet Recovery (LPR) technology, 720p video support, a 16:9 EagleEye HD camera and the ability to adjust bandwidth for content. You'll also find an RS-232 control port along with DVI, USB 2.0 and a number of audio inputs and outputs. Supposedly, to-be owners can expect the HDX 7002 to land in March for $9,499, while the HDX 7001 (SD version) lures in the bargain hunters at $7,999.

[Bebofire @ Jan 22nd 2008 1:41AM]

hahaha this is weird, i've been working on a project at the Microsoft Research facility and they've had these in all their rooms for a while...
they're fun to play with =D

[EvanM @ Jan 22nd 2008 2:05AM]

Hmmmm, I want...

[euclid @ Jan 22nd 2008 2:17AM]

hubba hubba

[Uchiha Sasuke @ Jan 22nd 2008 2:43AM]

We already have a high end video conferencing equipment in our large conf. room and this one seems to be too pricey for a small size room. Can anyone recommend a cheaper alternative that is not software based like Webex?

[Screen Deep @ Jan 22nd 2008 1:47PM]

Out of curiosity : What is wrong with a software based approach?

Take a look at Mirial softphone from Dylogic (http://www.dylogic.com/products/Mirial_Softphone_HD.html), it has 720p support.

For the record, we're using Polycom PVX primarily (over a corporate wan) and I've been pestering Polycom to provide support for 720p but they told me that it can't be done due to lack of compute power.

What I would like to see is a low cost multipoint solution. They are just way too expensive for what they are (a DSP or three, a few Ethernet logic).

-D

[ZippO @ Jan 22nd 2008 9:59AM]

I haven't had a chance to video conf yet, but it looks cool enough to sit on my desk. =]

[MReubendale @ Jan 22nd 2008 3:27PM]

I work for a company that specializes in VCing, if you or your company are really interested in learning more drop me a line, we're a certified Polycom dealer. [e-mail]