PCs Optimized for Lync

With software-based telephony, Lync enables workers to use their PCs as complete unified communications endpoints. PCs that are Optimized for Microsoft Lync empower workers to use all the tools and features of the platform without the need of any USB peripheral. These machines are tested to deliver:

High-definition audio means workers never have to worry about call quality.
Microphone and speaker placement is optimized to allow users to hold a conference call without the need for a USB peripheral.
Rich, crisp video, at a variety of resolutions, and with a wide field of view, makes video conferencing easier and more useful.
Processing power is optimized to easily handle audio and video conferencing including rich collaboration features.

All Optimized for Microsoft Lync and Optimized for Microsoft Communicator PCs support both Lync Server 2010 and Office Communications Server 2007 R2.

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PCs optimized for Lync

* 720p supported only for PC models with quad core CPU
Price Range Key: $ -$1,250 $$ $1,251-$2,000 $$$ $2,000+	Product information provided by PC manufacturers

* 720p supported only for PC models with quad core CPU
Price Range Key: $ -$1,250 $$ $1,251-$2,000 $$$ $2,000+	Product information provided by PC manufacturers

* 720p supported only for PC models with quad core CPU
Price Range Key: $ -$1,250 $$ $1,251-$2,000 $$$ $2,000+	Product information provided by PC manufacturers