Comments on: I need a first class way to video conference two people? http://conferencepro.com/2009/09/i-need-a-first-class-way-to-video-conference-two-people/ Video Conferencing Questions & Latest Trends Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:17:16 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: Benny http://conferencepro.com/2009/09/i-need-a-first-class-way-to-video-conference-two-people/comment-page-1/#comment-147 Benny Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:41:13 +0000 http://conferencepro.com/2009/09/i-need-a-first-class-way-to-video-conference-two-people/#comment-147 There is a substantial difference using FREE and easily available services such as web conferencing and TRUE video conferencing services. Skype, Yahoo Messenger, etc. all provide a video element to allow communications via a web cam. However, in practice using services like that AND using your computer for regular and workday environments isn't typically practical. You may be able to use the services mentioned above if you dedicate a computer to use it soley for the mentioned task, and an old Pentium 4 computer may be suitable for your needs. In industry terms, video conferencing actually means creating a dedicated system typically using a dedicated line (DSL or Cable may work well, but "first class" methods you mentioned use ISDN lines such as PRI's or BRI's, of which a BRI would be fine for you). Video equipment manufactuers such as Polycom, Tanberg and Cisco have developed desktop and FULL confencing solutions that work well depending on your budget. If money is not an object, go for a dedicated system it is the ONLY way to develop a first class and reliable system. There is a substantial difference using FREE and easily available services such as web conferencing and TRUE video conferencing services. Skype, Yahoo Messenger, etc. all provide a video element to allow communications via a web cam. However, in practice using services like that AND using your computer for regular and workday environments isn’t typically practical. You may be able to use the services mentioned above if you dedicate a computer to use it soley for the mentioned task, and an old Pentium 4 computer may be suitable for your needs.

In industry terms, video conferencing actually means creating a dedicated system typically using a dedicated line (DSL or Cable may work well, but “first class” methods you mentioned use ISDN lines such as PRI’s or BRI’s, of which a BRI would be fine for you). Video equipment manufactuers such as Polycom, Tanberg and Cisco have developed desktop and FULL confencing solutions that work well depending on your budget.

If money is not an object, go for a dedicated system it is the ONLY way to develop a first class and reliable system.

]]> By: Kryptonian http://conferencepro.com/2009/09/i-need-a-first-class-way-to-video-conference-two-people/comment-page-1/#comment-146 Kryptonian Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:11:23 +0000 http://conferencepro.com/2009/09/i-need-a-first-class-way-to-video-conference-two-people/#comment-146 For the use you are describing you can simple use Yahoo Messenger and two webcams. For the use you are describing you can simple use Yahoo Messenger and two webcams.

]]> By: Randy http://conferencepro.com/2009/09/i-need-a-first-class-way-to-video-conference-two-people/comment-page-1/#comment-145 Randy Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:46:29 +0000 http://conferencepro.com/2009/09/i-need-a-first-class-way-to-video-conference-two-people/#comment-145 Use Skype, it is the most reliable, can be made full screen, is private, and encrypted. Most any camera, I prefer the USB models, Logitech is the most popular I think, software can be downloaded, and accounts setup at Use Skype, it is the most reliable, can be made full screen, is private, and encrypted. Most any camera, I prefer the USB models, Logitech is the most popular I think, software can be downloaded, and accounts setup at

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