PC-based vs Room-based Video Conferencing

The following are 2 different ways of Video Conferencing.

PC-based

Room-based


Comparison

  Internet PC based Room based
Application
  • Casual use
  • Chat with friends around the globe
  • serious use
  • Interview across the country
  • PhD Viva
  • Remote Lecturing
  • Project Meeting
Quality Marginally acceptable Best picture
Usage Price Free over the Internet Free over the Internet

Per minute charge over ISDN. Only caller side pays.

Requirement
  • PC
  • Digital camera
  • Connected to Internet
  • MS NetMeeting
  • Special equipments provided by ITSC
  • Remote party needs either good Internet connection or ISDN
Venue At user's own room Normally ITSC conference room
Setup User can follow our web page to get start easily. User contacts ITSC for details