Isys 363 pt ii

Video Conferencing WebsitesSFSU ISYS 363 - Fall 2013 - Section 01 Group: Jaguars

FUZEBOXSetting Up:

Supports all operating systems Needs Active X Flash Player to run Free trial includes 60 day audio calls

and a lifetime of video calls Needs a meeting ID or URL to join

conference25 attendees can join

FUZEBOXOffers both video and audio

conferencingDon’t have to be physically

present to attend meeting Offers a “dial in” option supplying a

specialized phone number where you can listen to the meeting on your mobile device

FUZEBOXDownloadable smart phone

application Only offers basics such as text chat,

video and audio conferencing and screen sharing

Displays only one function on the screen at a time

FUZEBOXBusiness Tools:

File SharingOnly host can distribute documents to

other attendees Screen Sharing Discussion Notes Whiteboard

Edit documents/notes together

FUZEBOXOffers a Recording Function

The video is downloaded onto your computer in a convenient file

12 HD Video Feeds 1 GB of Cloud Storage

FUZEBOX

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

ADOBE CONNECTSetting up:

Have to be directly connected to internet(no wireless) for the host

Works better than PC than MAC Free trail for 30 days Gives URL for meeting or only lets

other adobe members enter

ADOBE CONNECT

Offers video & audio conferencingPrivate chat roomRoom for outlines for other to seeviews when others are typing

ADOBE CONNECT

Downloadable smart phone application Phone app allows all functions except view yourself

ADOBE CONNECT

Business Tools:share whiteboard/documents

can only edit, participate if signed inacts like an actual classroom/business meetingcustomize your meetings: start

time,duration, who can/can’t enter, audio or video restrictions

ADOBE CONNECT

adjust tool panel for conveniencespecial functions to interact with others

“raise hand”“step away”“agree/disagree”“applause”

ADOBE CONNECT

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

GO TO MEETING Accessibility:

Not very user friendly No instructions provided Hard to figure out how to start conferences 49 dollars fairly priced but no free option

like Fuzebox. (Although only one user has to be subscribed for meeting to be ran)

To connect to meeting one has to enter specific meeting ID. (For Mobile as well)

GO TO MEETINGVideo Conferencing:

Video available for all attendees (Including mobile device users)

Screen sharing and editing compatible (mobile users can only view)

For those without a computer or smart mobile device, phone call access available

GO TO MEETINGMeetings:

Allows up to 25 Attendees to meetings

Recording space varied between users126.4 GB vs. 384.4 GB

Can get slow because a plug in is required to run video conferencing and screen sharing

GO TO MEETINGMobile Devices (Phones and

Tablets) Mobile application very simple to

use compared to one on computer Limited in its functionality in

interacting with meeting More of a listening an observing tool Video was choppy and blurry Audio was muffled. Screen sharing

view worked well

GO TO MEETINGPros:

Simple interface Mobile devices very compatible Straightforward and Easy to use

Cons: Almost same price as Adobe

Connect with significant lower capability

Max users is 15Plug in required for video conferencing (HD Faces)

GO TO MEETING

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Why We Chose FUZEBOX As Our Winner:It was the most user friendlyOffered a wide range of business

tools Both easily compatible with MAC

& PC4 different options to attend

meeting (Including smart phone application)

Was the closest to that of holding an actual meeting in person