First Look: LifeSize Icon 600

What Is It?

The Icon 600 is the latest video conferencing solution to be released by LifeSize and comes in four different versions. All four versions of the LifeSize Icon 600 come with the codec, Digital MicPod and remote control but where they differ is in the camera and some of the capabilities. Two of the versions have the Icon 600 codec bundled with the LifeSize Camera 200 and the other two have the codec bundled with the LifeSize Camera 10X.  For each camera there is a version that is 720P with single display abilities and one that is 1080P with dual display abilities. If that is a bit confusing here is a breakdown of the four different versions:

• LifeSize Icon 600 4X PTZ Camera 720P Single Display
• LifeSize Icon 600 4X PTZ Camera 1080P Dual Display
• LifeSize Icon 600 10X PTZ Camera 720P Single Display
• LifeSize Icon 600 10X PTZ Camera 1080P Dual Display

What Does it Do?

The LifeSize Icon 600 is a video conferencing solution that through its user friend interface makes video conferencing easier and more accessible for all businesses.

One of the main features of the new Icon 600 is the user interface that was designed by LifeSize to give users a simplified, fast and easy, frustration free video conferencing experience.

To achieve this the LifeSize Icon 600 has been made to be more responsive to the user. The Icon 600 keeps your personalized meeting schedule on the home screen making it easier to join meetings and has a pop up remind if you are running late for a meeting. Join group meetings has also been simplified by eliminating the need to dial bridge numbers and replacing with an easy to use click to join over video function. The new unified directory name-based dialing interface also makes finding and calling contacts easier.

By removing some of the technology and user interface barriers that might have made people reluctant to invest in video conferencing, LifeSize is opening up the ability to make video calls to a wider range of businesses and people.

Who Is It For?

The simplified interface and user experience of the LifeSize Icon 600 really opens up videoconferencing to everyone. From capabilities perspective the Icon 600 cameras are targeted towards small to large conference rooms with the 10X Camera versions better suited for the larger rooms. The compact size of the codec and the mountable option also make the LifeSize Icon very flexible when it comes to installing it.

Pricing?

Besides the improved interface, the pricing also makes the LifeSize Icon 600 a very accessible video conferencing solution to businesses of all sizes.  Starting at just under $3,000 the Icon 600 comes in at a very affordable price for those looking to get started in video conferencing. The complete pricing is:

• LifeSize Icon 600 4X PTZ Camera 720P Single Display – $2,999
• LifeSize Icon 600 4X PTZ Camera 1080P Dual Display – $6,999
• LifeSize Icon 600 10X PTZ Camera 720P Single Display – $3,999
• LifeSize Icon 600 10X PTZ Camera 1080P Dual Display – $7,999

All of the prices do not include the mandatory LifeSize maintenance that is available in 1, 2 and 3 year terms.