Maximize the productivity of your next virtual business meeting or event with this Polycom CX5000 Unified Video Conferencing Station. This device features a dial pad with clearly marked numbers that are convenient to use. Use this Polycom CX5000 video station data box to facilitate conference calls with others across the building or the world. Use it with various Microsoft programs for enhanced organization and communication. The sleek, silver finish of the system gives it a sophisticated appearance that is ideal for professional use. The monitor stand features a black base that facilitates connecting to a compatible monitor. This can provide a sturdy setting throughout your conference and easy removal afterward. This Polycom CX5000 device offers tangible solutions to meet the demands of virtually any company. The Polycom CX5000 allows for 360-degree video, which is perfect for roundtable conferencing methods with large groups. The system utilizes a set of five mirrors and five cameras to capture the full image around it. It also displays a series of LEDs. They indicate if it's muted or if there is an active phone connection, an incoming call, or an auditory or a visual activity. There are six buttons on the base. They change the volume, mute the device, show other information on the screen, and answer or decline a call. There is also an LCD touch screen with a liquid-crystal display for ease of use. Finally, it has six microphones and a centralized loudspeaker to make the whole conferencing process easier. For Windows XP, Vista, and 7 operating systems, the Polycom CX5000 should be used with a minimum 32-bit, 2.0 GHz processor. Your computer should also run one of these client applications: Microsoft Office Communicator 2007, Lync 2010, or Microsoft Office Live Meeting 2007. A compatible computer should also have at least 2GB of RAM, 1.5GB of free hard disk space, and a 128MB RAM video card. Monitors with resolutions of at least 1280 by 1024 pixels will work best with the Polycom. For added convenience, the Polycom CX5000 system will still function when not connected to a computer. Instead, you can simply connect it to a phone line and use it to place and receive calls or add multiple phones for three-way calls. However, when used with the correct computer software, it can be an extremely effective business tool. With Microsoft Lync, you can easily hold impromptu meetings, schedule future planned events, and share presentation slides. You can even mirror desktops among different computers. Although other Microsoft programs will work, Lync combines many functions of the different software. Being able to share content and video can transform the way your company conducts business with remote partners and employees. The Polycom CX5000 system is the perfect piece of technology to enhance communications within your business, making roundtable discussions incredibly easy. Using the device with Lync or other Microsoft programs makes it easy to get the whole business involved. The loudspeaker lets you hear every voice on the call with crystal clear audio. The external dial pad gives control to people at the roundtable while the remote microphone lets anyone have their voice heard. This device is extremely useful for any number of circumstances. It can help increase productivity, make organization easier, and improve relations with other businesses.