If you have a little room in your budget, you can invest in a video-conferencing system that won t break the bank. These systems don t require a computer. For that, you get a dockable camera, a system-controlling remote and an integrated microphone. You provide the ISDN phone line and TV to operate the system. In addition, Contact is available in a v.35 version for T1, satellite and other dedicated networks.
Some systems require an ISDN line.
If you already have one, you re in luck. However, this system is worth a look because of how it is arranged. The 960 is built into a normal computer system, so you re getting a functional desktop as well as a video-conferencing machine. It can also be used for typical PC duties when it s not in use for meetings. All those things make the price tag a little easier to swallow.