This post was written by Jim Marino
DiVitas Networks’ newest mobile UC platform moves beyond the usual fixed mobile convergence features to include secured instant messaging, presence and visual voicemail. Such features made up for a disappointing setup experience. The management interface was not intuitive, and it lacked any integrated help resources to guide the user. DiVitas representatives claim a single server can handle up to 500 mobile users, depending on configuration. Pricing for the DiVitas solution is based on the number of users licensed within the system.
Viewsonic is targeting the ‘budget’ market with the VX2260wm, though you wouldn’t think so after a glance at the specifications. It’s nicely designed. Despite grievances with some areas of the VX2260’s performance, it’s important to remember that it’s very well priced for a 1080p display and it would be rather unrealistic to expect perfect performance at this price point. In this light it’s a capable display and, if you’re looking for a true widescreen and full HD experience without breaking the bank, it’s one of the best around.
Pioneer continues to churn out some of the best TVs on the market with Kuro PRO-151FD. The company has managed to eke out even more impressive black detail, delivered a slightly thinner panel with better energy efficiency, and made improvements in behind-the-scenes technology. Kuro PRO-151FD offers rich and realistic color reproduction, amazingly deep black levels, and video processing. One unusual feature is that in the Pure mode the set converts images to a 72 Hz video processing rate to remove motion blur. It’s a little pricey, but the Kuro PRO-151FD outdoes its predecessor.