What are the advantages of using a hardware codec over my computer and a webcam?
A computer using a webcam and software may be good for one individual, but the quality will not be as good when more than one person needs to see the screen. Additionally, when you are video conferencing with a personal computer, you are tying up the processor on the computer and won’t be able to multitask without causing some quality issues with the video conference. With a hardware based system, the processor in the codec is dedicated to just the video conference, allowing you to use your computer for other tasks during the session. Additionally, personal video conferencing is limited to just IP video conferencing.
