PCS-1/PCS-11 Review (Same Technology - Different Utilization)
The most advanced video conferencing technologies are bundled by Sony into two of the most reliable audio and video communications systems, the Sony PCS-1 and PCS-11. These products are truly a step ahead of the market. The PCS-1 and PCS-11 are two of the most sophisticated, powerful and easy-to-use products at their respective price points available from any manufacturer in the video communications industry.
Same Technology - Different Utilization
The PCS-1 and the PCS-11 series are built on the same video conferencing technology platform. Both systems utilize the same camera and microphone and have the same form factor. The PCS-1, however, is built to support higher bandwidth calls for multipoint calls while the PCS-11 is primarily suited as an endpoint system offering excellent picture quality at low cost. Further, the PCS-1 has a dedicated whiteboard input jack and it can support concurrent dual stream video including live video of meeting participants and live data - both simultaneously.
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Review Features PCS-1/ PCS-11
Below are quick comparisons as well as contrasts of the technical features for the PCS-1 and PCS-1
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| High Speed Connection Benefit - High speed network connection - ISDN or IP networks |
Up to 2Mbps IP or 768Kbps ISDN |
Up to 1Mbps IP or 768Kbps ISDN |
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Audio Protocols Benefit - Superb audio quality for clear communications |
14khz, MPEG-4 compliant |
7khz |
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Video Protocols Benefit - ITU-T standard (including H.264) - Excellent video quality at lower data rates |
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Built-in Encryption Benefit - Built-in Encryption (128-bit AES). Protects the privacy of your business communication - Same encryption as the NSA |
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Built-in MCU Benefit - PCS-1 can host multipoint calls - up to 6 sites; link two systems for 10 sites |
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Codec and Camera Benefit - Separate Codec and Camera. Flexible installation options to optimize your Sony system |
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2nd Camera Control Benefit - Covers a large meeting or other specific needs |
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Far-end Camera Control Benefit - Control the view of your room as if you are there |
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Video Outputs Benefit - PCS-1 use standard television, PC, data projector or other monitor device.. PCS-11 uses television monitor only |
NTSC or RGB | NTSC |
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QoS Technology Benefit - Built-in QoS technology (ARC, ARQ) to improve and maintain picture and sound quality |
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Memory Stick™ Benefit - Allows presentation documents and photos to be displayed in 4CIF format |
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Data Solutions Box Benefits - makes it easy to share PC files, allows the PCS-1 to transfer screen shots from PCs to remote sites. |
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Digital Whiteboard Benefits - Mimio™ enables you to digitally capture notes or drawings from a digital whiteboard. |
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Improved Data Collaboration Benefits - Offers a variety of choices to incorporate your presentation material |
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T-120 NetMeeting Benefits - Allows data sharing and true collaboration in real time |
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