dwwakefield
08-14-2006, 11:55 PM
Have just recently received one of these for evaluation in our 34 site Polycom IP Telehealth network.
We use Path Navigator, Polycom GMS and an MGC50 and, when configured, the VSX3000 becomes a part of the network in the usual competent and easy fashion.
The unit is loaded with 8.5 software (we currently run a mix of 8.0.3 and 8.5 with our other VSXs).
The appearance of the unit leaves a little to be desired - it looks as though someone has built it in a hurry - various sub-units screwed to an LCD 17" panel. The 4:3 panel with the add-ons makes the unit look dated and amateurish. It really lacks the wow! factor that you get when you see the Sony widescreen units. The display is not as bad as I'd thought it would be from another review I read but I believe it has been updated. It has three ON/OFF switches - very modular! It can be used as a PC monitor when not in a call. I'd say Polycom are stretching things a little to suggest it could be used in a small meeting room for up to 4 people
In operation it is what you become familiar with when using Polycom equipment - competent and easy to use. It uses a standard remote control and is the same as any other VSX to configure and use.
The price (AUD 6,500) is not competitive with say the Sony PCSTL50 but it's hard to go past that easy integration into an existing network and the familiar user interface.
We use Path Navigator, Polycom GMS and an MGC50 and, when configured, the VSX3000 becomes a part of the network in the usual competent and easy fashion.
The unit is loaded with 8.5 software (we currently run a mix of 8.0.3 and 8.5 with our other VSXs).
The appearance of the unit leaves a little to be desired - it looks as though someone has built it in a hurry - various sub-units screwed to an LCD 17" panel. The 4:3 panel with the add-ons makes the unit look dated and amateurish. It really lacks the wow! factor that you get when you see the Sony widescreen units. The display is not as bad as I'd thought it would be from another review I read but I believe it has been updated. It has three ON/OFF switches - very modular! It can be used as a PC monitor when not in a call. I'd say Polycom are stretching things a little to suggest it could be used in a small meeting room for up to 4 people
In operation it is what you become familiar with when using Polycom equipment - competent and easy to use. It uses a standard remote control and is the same as any other VSX to configure and use.
The price (AUD 6,500) is not competitive with say the Sony PCSTL50 but it's hard to go past that easy integration into an existing network and the familiar user interface.