Aethra Maia Star and Sony PCS-TL50

[ccampbel]

Can anyone give their reviews on these desktop videoconferencing models? ;)

[Vidconco]

I have been working with the TL50 since rollout in Q4 '04. The platform is stable (essentially running the PCS-1 engine) and it delivers favorable video and audio quality as well as functionality.

Having been personally involved in multiple dealer training sessions and end-user presentations, the first comments to come from the audience is the visual appeal. From a consumer standpoint, the TL50 delivers what every consumer has been trained from birth to expect from a Sony product (sleek looks).

The functionality shines when you use the 20" display as your PC display, receive a call (which can not "sneak up on you"), and select a picture AND picture image (allowing the user to continue with email, while seeing and hearing the far-end). Add Sony's DSB (data solutions box) and users can send their desktop images (in native resolution up to 1024X768) to the far end.

At $4,995 the TL50 breaks one (Sony) convention that we are all accustomed to - Sony Videoconferencing solutions are a price performers too!