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Switch to video conferencing for better business communication

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If you run a business or work for a business that often uses some form of tele-conferencing you might be interested in the site that I’ve just visited. It’s called Lifesize and they specialize in business communication systems from truly lifesize Video Conference in High definition to a product called Lifesize Phone which provides audio conferencing in high definition audio.

I suppose that not every business would be able to afford or need HD Video Conferencing at the moment but I wouldn’t doubt that most can and should make room in the budget to get HD audio conferencing. It’s definitely something to keep in mind as your company grows and as video conferencing becomes more and more popular as a way for businesses to communicate with their branches, representatives and clients. Compared to the old fashioned land line way of audio conferencing with static or being unable to hear all of the participants in the room clearly, HD audio is crisp and clear. HD audio uses 16 always on, circular array microphones with true CD quality sound.

HD video conferencing can be used on it’s own, or combined with the HD video conferencing equipment for extraordinary conferencing every time Lifesize’s products are used.






Get the most out of your large screen TV

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I have a large screen TV, mine is a DLP, and I’ve just come across the PixelProtector – Screen Burn Removal and Dead Pixel Fixer, and I think I’m going to take a serious look at this product.

This is a product- on DVD, that’s designed for owners of LCD, Plasma and rear- projection flat screen televisions. A wide range of tools are used to measure your sets image quality and range of formats and resolutions. The software uses test signals that allow you to adjust you screens picture to it’s full potential. It’s hard to see with your own eye if you have any colour bleed, or dot crawl, but using the information provided on the DVD you’ll be able to calibrate your picture and remove these errors. With this DVD and it’s test signals you can fix screen burn, and dead pixels.

I remember when I was doing some research before we decided to purchase our DLP tv, that I read about similar software on some forums. At that time I don’t think there was a product that you could actually purchase to assist with calibrating your picture and image quality. I think most of the software being discussed were programs created by some of the techie users. Perhaps one of those people even created the Pixelprotector software that I’m telling you about now. This really is a complete video test reference and maintenance tool.

These types of TVs are expensive. It’s worth having a DVD that helps you make sure that your picture is of the best quality isn’t it? After all you paid a lot of money to have that fantastic picture- why not be sure that that’s what you’re getting?

Here’s what Pixelprotector.com has to say about their product:

Whether your screen is new or you purchased your TV 3 or more years ago, PixelProtector is an essential tool for removing screen burn, correctly calibrating the screen for optimal performance and gaining the best possible picture your unit
has to offer.

Check it out if you are a large screen TV owner.

Improve your Karma

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Have you heard of Karma? That’s when you do something good and somewhere a long the line good thing happen to you. Some people actively work towards building their Karma – I know you are thinking of the TV show “My Name is Earl” aren’t you? Well yes, Earl has changed his life by righting wrongs that he’s done and seems to be improving his Karma, but so has a man named Sven Goodsson.

Sven started a site ImproveYourKarma.com to chronicle his path towards improving his own Karma and I must say – just from my first glance at it I think it’s hilarious. You must see him running in place a la exercise and diet guru Richard Simmons.

The site offers ways to improve your own Karma, plus a way to boost both his and yours too. For the latter – if you purchase a Motorola Red phone through his site a portion of phone use and the purchase price goes directly to the RED charity started by Bono of U2.

The Karma site also features a Monitor that you can place on your site that analysis your site looking over the words you’ve used in your posts and comes up with a page Karma rating. There is also a feature that analysizes photos that you upload and it scans for key colors and then provides a aura analysis of your photo.

The site looks fun, has ways for you to contribute to good causes and ideas on how to improve your own karma rating. Check it out for yourself.

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