Jabra Speak 810: Pre-Review Observations on the “Puck” That Grew Up

I have always liked the Jabra Speak devices ever since I got my first “puck”, which is now a staple in my traveling computer bag. It’s interesting to see Jabra go up market and I am especially interested in their new “Zoom Talk Microphone” technology that is designed to filter out sounds other than the human voice. (I’m hoping to do a hands on review just as soon as I gets my hands on this device)

Quick List of Specs of Note:

• Connectivity
• USB
• NFC
• Bluetooth
• 3.5mm jack
• 4 microphones
• “Zoom Talk Microphones” filters human voice from background noise
• eliminate keyboard typing sounds
• dog barking (but who has one of these in a 15 person conference call?)
• Support up to 15 users
• Doesn’t need satellite microphones
• marketing video shows Jabra Speak 510 and 410 beside the 810, but this is NOT to suggest the need satellite speakers
• Powered by …
• USB charge out port lets you charge a tablet or phone
• Kensington lock slot
• Size 14” long by 7.5” wide (source)
• Looks like standard Jabra Speak call control buttons and no remote.

Listed Price $599USD

Don’t get confused, the Speak 810 does not use satellite speaker/mics. Just clumsy? marketing.

 

Also see:
http://austinhuttonuc.com/2015/10/01/the-jabra-speak-810-review/

Jabra Marketing
http://www.jabra.com/support/Speak-810-UC_7810-209
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pliv2j_yzwM

http://www.zones.com/site/product/index.html?id=103298542

Logitech ConferenceCam CC3000e: #Lync Optimized PTZ With Far Side Control

The CC3000e is an Optimized for Lync PTZ conference camera to accommodate small 6-10 people meetings.

Control the PTZ with base console, remote control or far side control from a remote location using Lync plug-in. (no automatic active speaker center that I can see)

Some interesting specs

• H.264 UVC 1.5 (1080p 30fps)
• Bluetooth audio connections
• USB video/audio connections
• Pair using NFC
• PTZ: 260 degree pan, 130 degree tilt
• 10x lossless zoom
• 2 omnidirectional microphones (20 ft diameter range)
• Logitech notes Optimized for Lync 2013 (no entry here yet)  and also Cisco, Skype, Vidyo
• Price: $999 USD

Other Notes:

TMCNet writer, Tom Keating, notes the CC3000e has a smoother and quieter motor than BCC950:

“One of my complaints about the BCC950 was that the step motor was a bit jerky and the motor's sounds was picked up by the unit's speakerphone and sent to the remote calling party, which is a bit distracting. I asked Logitech is the CC3000e sports a smoother and quieter motor and they said that indeed it does” (Article link: click here)

Video:

Summary

I believe this is the first SMB Lync Optimized device to support far side control. Seems to me too many pieces to be moving from room to room often. Another very interesting device to add to

Details:
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/conferencecam-cc3000e-business
http://www.logitech.com/assets/50778/cc3000e-data-sheet.pdf