Ergotron Introduces New LX Video Conferencing Cart at Consumer Electronics Show

Video Conferencing vs. Telepresence

Telepresence picks up where video conferencing left off. Telepresence IS real time, full-high-definition, immersible sound and vision. Telepresence IS most importantly: the feeling of being “there” when you’re “here”. Telepresence is lifelike, video conferencing is not. Telepresence is that hi-line Mercedes AMG, video conferencing is a Ford Escort - Period.

Video conferencing has been around a while now but has always lacked the feeling we spoke about above. Jumpy computer screens, broken audio and poor lighting add to the impersonal touches of video conferencing (ie slow motion camcorder on top of your computer monitor). Finally, technology, bandwidth, vision and sound have all converged on video conferencing to create the telepresence experience. It’s about time! Crystal clear surround sound and real-time full-high-definition visual effects enhance the feeling of being there – thus telepresence. That nervous twitch, roll of the eyes, sniffle, tap of the foot – things you see when you’re present and sitting across a conference room table – things you don’t see or feel from video conferencing, but do with telepresence.

Today, what “real” uses are there for Telepresence?

There is no short answer even possible here. We’ll name a few, more like we’ll put your imagination to work. Imagine a single specialist doctor in Canada treating patients in Haiti via telepresence. Robots in space doing the actual work while the telepresence operator dons his telepresence helmet and gloves at his workstation in Texas. Meeting your Russian company vice president while you’re in the executive telepresence room at the office in Denver. Just a few…

What are “real” savings of Telepresence?

Your imagination still working on the last answer? Don’t let up yet! What carbon footprint? Don’t need that airplane ticket to go check on your staff in Russia now do you? What lost life in the Iraqi war? Unmanned drones and soldiers via telepresence. Military and combat cost savings? Immeasurable. Less travel costs, airline frustration, fuel, lost time, carbon emissions, etc. Those are tangible, real savings to name just a very limited few.

You starting to see what telepresence can do that video conferencing can’t? We hope you see what we’re seeing! Telepresence – its time has arrived!

Check out the video thread in Section 8 of the Telepresence Forum where you can watch some Telepresence YouTube videos! If a picture is worth a thousand words, a video must be worth a million!

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St. Paul, MN (PRWeb) January 4, 2007 -- Ergotron, the global leader in computer and video display mounting equipment, will unveil its latest innovation, the LX Video Conferencing Cart, in booth 26534 at the 2007 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this January.

The LX Video Conferencing Cart is a sleek all-in-one system that can serve a variety of videoconferencing needs--transforming any space into a videoconferencing center - perfect for corporations of any size, the hospitality and broadcast industries, and schools.

The cart comes equipped with an adjustable camera shelf that enables the camera to move in tandem with the display, ensuring optimum viewing for conference participants at either end of the system. It also includes a heavy-duty lower shelf that accommodates videoconferencing equipment and concealed cable management, which hides unsightly cables. With 20 inches of effortless height adjustment, and 20° of independent display tilt, the LX Video Conferencing Cart provides optimal positioning of a videoconferencing system for both seated and standing audiences.

In addition to the LX Video Conferencing Cart, Ergotron will feature its LX Large Display Cart, which is a CEA Innovations Honoree Award winner. This ergonomic, mobile stand provides flexibility to move a flat-panel display to any audience--transforming any room into a media center. The LX Cart is the perfect accessory for conference rooms, lobbies, offices and other digital signage applications.

"The beauty of our award winning LX Large Display Cart coupled with the added features of our video conferencing cart will set the standard for video conferencing," explained John Erickson, Product Manager for Ergotron. "Our LX Video Conferencing Cart is the only platform that comes complete for all your video conferencing needs."

Visit Ergotron's booth 26534 to see Ergotron's line of LX Carts and other innovative products.

About Ergotron:
Founded in 1982 by VESA FDMI standard author and visionary Harry Sweere, Ergotron's products have been improving the human interface with digital displays for over 20 years. Our history of innovation and passion for differentiation is evidenced in over 35 patents and our growing portfolio of beautifully designed mounting products for computer monitors, notebooks, and large flat-panel displays and TVs that are as easy to use as they are to mount.

Constant Force™ lift-and-pivot motion technology in wall and desk mount arms, stands, mobile carts, pivots and vertical lifts require less effort to achieve more motion, improving the user's experience when viewing any digital display for work or entertainment. Ergotron is a global company, with sales efforts headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Amersfoort, the Netherlands, and Singapore. For more information about Ergotron or our products, please visit Ergotron.com or call Ergotron sales at 800.888.8458.

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