High Definition Video Conferencing, wow that’s amazing. I found a great write up on the features and functionality of the Polycom TPX HD 306M from IVCI. Some of the features are below, you would obviously have to see the High Definition to believe it. However, not sure I want to see coworkers in high def – haha. Below is a picture of just one possible configuration.

The high definition telepresence provides a real-life experience. From their site “We’ve combined the best of our audio, video and collaboration technologies into a single, easy-to-use, reliable solution. The Polycom TPX HD 306M has, as its core, Polycom HDX high definition Ultimate HD visual communications solutions that offer unmatched HD video, HD voice and HD content quality. In third party side-by-side comparisons, Polycom HD video ranked first in audio quality, video quality, interoperability, performance and content sharing over all other comparable HD products1. Polycom has a solid reputation as a video communications company with the largest installed base of systems — over half a million video endpoints deployed — and ten years experience in design and research and development. We are the telepresence experts.

The telepresence experience we deliver for you is effortless. Your meetings are scheduled and managed by the Telepresence Video Network Operations Center (VNOC) that uses a unique combination of people, tools, and processes to deliver an exceptional end user telepresence experience.

When considering whether to replace in person meetings and save money on air fare and other travel, the high definition telepresence makes a very compelling argument.