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Desktop System

A desktop system, simply put, is a video conferencing terminal, either hardware or software, that interacts directly with the personal computer on a desk. It is designed to be a one-person unit, making it unsuitable for a conference room environment; but it can be very useful for an office or classroom/lab-station solution. The speed of the computer processor will directly affect performance. The advantage of such a unit is its low-cost focus on an individual user, with no special room or setup needed. Within minutes of installation, a user can talk face to face to someone using another desktop system or someone with a $50,000 room system. The disadvantage to this type of system is that it is not suitable for use by more than one person.