LifeSize Announces First Touch Screen Phone Optimized for HD Video Conferencing
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LifeSize Announces First Touch Screen Phone Optimized for HD Video Conferencing
2nd generation LifeSize Phone creates a simpler, more engaging experience for users
AUSTIN, Texas, February 28, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
LifeSize [http://www.lifesize.com ], a division of Logitech (NASDAQ: LOGI) (SIX:
LOGN), today announced the second generation of LifeSize(R) Phone
[http://www.lifesize.com/Products/Audio.aspx ], the first touch screen conference phone
optimized for HD video conferencing [http://www.lifesize.com/Products/Video.aspx ]. The
phone elevates the overall user experience for audio and video conferencing by making it
simple to use and easy to navigate, ultimately driving broader adoption and accessibility.
Historically, knowledge workers who may be new to video conferencing are often
intimidated by the technology due to complexities in using remote-control based systems.
On-site IT teams do their best to train employees, but calls to the helpdesk asking, "How
do I use this video system?" are a frequent occurrence in most video-enabled
organizations. LifeSize listened to its customers and designed a conference phone for its
video conferencing systems with exceptional audio quality that virtually anyone can use,
no matter their previous video knowledge or skill level.
The phone features touch-based navigation and directory dialing, as well as control of
data sharing and cameras, all with a streamlined, video-optimized user interface (UI). By
creating an improved user experience with advanced collaboration tools and removing the
complexity of remote-control dialing, LifeSize is truly simplifying video conferencing
usage and reducing the IT burden of video system management.
"LifeSize's key principle has always been relentless innovation and, in applying that
to the creation of our new phone, we've redefined the user interaction with video
calling," said Michael Helmbrecht, vice president and general manager, video solutions for
LifeSize. "Our goal with the second generation LifeSize Phone was to design a product so
simple to use, anyone could walk into a conference room and be instantly engaged in a
productive meeting over video. By making the act of video calling instinctive while also
taking advantage of more advanced collaboration features, we're helping drive mass
adoption of video calling throughout the enterprise."
Pricing and Availability
- LifeSize Phone is globally available today with the LifeSize(R) Room
220(TM) [http://www.lifesize.com/Products/Video/LifeSize_Room_Series/Room_220.aspx ]
HD video conferencing system. The LifeSize Room 220 system starts at approximately
$17,999 U.S. MSRP.
Additional Resources
- LifeSize Phone datasheet
[http://www.lifesize.com/~/media/Media_Kit/Product_Datasheets/Phone/LifeSize_Phone_Datasheet_EN.ashx ]
- LifeSize blog [http://www.videoconferencingspot.com ]
About LifeSize Communications
LifeSize is a pioneer and world leader in high-definition video collaboration.
Designed to make video conferencing truly universal, LifeSize solutions are simple to buy,
adopt, support and use. Offering video conferencing systems and software applications as
well as a full line of video infrastructure, available on premises or in the cloud,
LifeSize is committed to universal video collaboration. With LifeSize, customers can
participate in large multi-party HD calls, live streaming and recording, collaboration on
any mobile device, on any network, all at the highest level of quality. LifeSize was
founded in 2003 and acquired by Logitech in 2009. For more information, visit
http://www.lifesize.com.
Note to editors: Photos available at http://www.lifesize.com/press/media_kit
LifeSize, the LifeSize logo, Logitech, the Logitech logo, and other Logitech marks are
trademarks and may be registered. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
CONTACTS:
Jacey Overton
LifeSize Communications
+1-512-623-4215
joverton@lifesize.com
(LOGI - IR)
Source: LifeSize Communications
2nd generation LifeSize Phone creates a simpler, more engaging experience for users
AUSTIN, Texas, February 28, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
LifeSize [http://www.lifesize.com ], a division of Logitech (NASDAQ: LOGI) (SIX:
LOGN), today announced the second generation of LifeSize(R) Phone
[http://www.lifesize.com/Products/Audio.aspx ], the first touch screen conference phone
optimized for HD video conferencing [http://www.lifesize.com/Products/Video.aspx ]. The
phone elevates the overall user experience for audio and video conferencing by making it
simple to use and easy to navigate, ultimately driving broader adoption and accessibility.
Historically, knowledge workers who may be new to video conferencing are often
intimidated by the technology due to complexities in using remote-control based systems.
On-site IT teams do their best to train employees, but calls to the helpdesk asking, "How
do I use this video system?" are a frequent occurrence in most video-enabled
organizations. LifeSize listened to its customers and designed a conference phone for its
video conferencing systems with exceptional audio quality that virtually anyone can use,
no matter their previous video knowledge or skill level.
The phone features touch-based navigation and directory dialing, as well as control of
data sharing and cameras, all with a streamlined, video-optimized user interface (UI). By
creating an improved user experience with advanced collaboration tools and removing the
complexity of remote-control dialing, LifeSize is truly simplifying video conferencing
usage and reducing the IT burden of video system management.
"LifeSize's key principle has always been relentless innovation and, in applying that
to the creation of our new phone, we've redefined the user interaction with video
calling," said Michael Helmbrecht, vice president and general manager, video solutions for
LifeSize. "Our goal with the second generation LifeSize Phone was to design a product so
simple to use, anyone could walk into a conference room and be instantly engaged in a
productive meeting over video. By making the act of video calling instinctive while also
taking advantage of more advanced collaboration features, we're helping drive mass
adoption of video calling throughout the enterprise."
Pricing and Availability
- LifeSize Phone is globally available today with the LifeSize(R) Room
220(TM) [http://www.lifesize.com/Products/Video/LifeSize_Room_Series/Room_220.aspx ]
HD video conferencing system. The LifeSize Room 220 system starts at approximately
$17,999 U.S. MSRP.
Additional Resources
- LifeSize Phone datasheet
[http://www.lifesize.com/~/media/Media_Kit/Product_Datasheets/Phone/LifeSize_Phone_Datasheet_EN.ashx ]
- LifeSize blog [http://www.videoconferencingspot.com ]
About LifeSize Communications
LifeSize is a pioneer and world leader in high-definition video collaboration.
Designed to make video conferencing truly universal, LifeSize solutions are simple to buy,
adopt, support and use. Offering video conferencing systems and software applications as
well as a full line of video infrastructure, available on premises or in the cloud,
LifeSize is committed to universal video collaboration. With LifeSize, customers can
participate in large multi-party HD calls, live streaming and recording, collaboration on
any mobile device, on any network, all at the highest level of quality. LifeSize was
founded in 2003 and acquired by Logitech in 2009. For more information, visit
http://www.lifesize.com.
Note to editors: Photos available at http://www.lifesize.com/press/media_kit
LifeSize, the LifeSize logo, Logitech, the Logitech logo, and other Logitech marks are
trademarks and may be registered. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
CONTACTS:
Jacey Overton
LifeSize Communications
+1-512-623-4215
joverton@lifesize.com
(LOGI - IR)
Source: LifeSize Communications