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what are the best options & cost effective hardware for video conferencing

Hello Experts,

what are the best options & cost effective hardware for video conferencing?

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Any decent computer today will handle video conferencing.

The machine needs to be Intel i5 or better.
Memory needs to 8 GB or more.
Operating System needs to be Windows 10 Pro 64-bit.
Needs an onboard camera (better than aftermarket).
Needs a good microphone ( external top grade if you are running the conference).
Needs good speakers (possibly external if you are running the conference).

I do video conferencing with Adobe Connect, Skype, and Skype Meetings (web based).

The main "gotcha" with this is the user's microphone - it normally needs to be muted unless you are speaking. Your miscellaneous noises get picked up.

Like I said: Any decent computer like the above.
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For one-on-one stuff, a laptop with a camera built in, or an added USB webcam is all you need.

If you're doing groups, you can still setup a webcam then maybe connect to an external larger monitor or even a projector. Depends on how many people are involved.
The one-of vs. groups is not clear from above. Simple all in one laptop serves as one-of

For large groups, same computer but large camera, monitor, and speakers are better.
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