In addition to live video, users can share PC data in HD at 30 frames per second

This spring Sony will introduce what it’s calling the industry’s first full 1080i high-definition videoconferencing system. The new PCS-XG80It combines 1080i resolution and a high frame rate of 60 fields per second to deliver a very natural alternative to face-to-face meetings and/or video cut-ins for TV production.
The system’s backward compatibility gives users the option of connecting with HD video quality through the growing number of high-bandwidth connections or through standard-definition legacy systems such as IP and ISDN.

The new system also features BrightFace, Video Annotation, and RF Remote functionality. From PowerPoint and animations to live DVDs, users can also share PC data in HD at 30 frames per second. Dual-stream functionality lets users send two separate, parallel streams of live HD information.
 
Both live camera view and animated PowerPoint data, for example, can be displayed in HD on two different screens or projectors at a remote site.
 
Featuring six-site multipoint conferencing, users can call up to five other remote sites to simultaneously meet, with multi-language support for 20 different languages available through easy-to-navigate menus. Wideband stereo audio also enhances the overall meeting experience for users with crisp and clear sound.

The PCS-XG80 will be available at a list price of under $9,000. The system will be sold nationwide through Spire Global, which serves as Sony Electronics’ sales and service arm for its IPELA line of IP-based video conferencing endpoints and accessory products.

For more information, visit http://www.spireglobal.com.