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Power Macintosh Revolutionizes Videoconferencing and Collaboration with Apple Media Conference

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The introduction of the Apple Media Conference application with the newly announced Power Macintosh 7500 and 8500 marks a significant milestone in videoconferencing and collaboration technology. This innovative application, included with these systems, enables users to videoconference, collaborate on projects, and record sessions, making it an ideal productivity tool for businesses and organizations. According to Rick Shriner, Vice President of Apple Interactive Media, "Videoconferencing and collaboration are productivity tools which our users are interested in now, not years from now."

Key Takeaways:

  • The Power Macintosh 7500 and 8500 come with the Apple Media Conference application, a comprehensive videoconferencing and collaboration tool.
  • Apple Media Conference allows users to videoconference, whiteboard, and record sessions, making it an ideal platform for remote teams and organizations.
  • The application utilizes the PlainTalk microphone and an NTSC analog output camera, providing a seamless user experience.
  • The software offers a range of features, including videoconferencing, whiteboarding, and the ability to take PICT "snapshots" during sessions.
  • The PowerPC chip's RISC architecture makes it the most effective processor for desktop multimedia.
  • Users can collaborate on projects in real-time, making it an ideal solution for teams working on large projects.
  • The QuickTime Conferencing Kit and ISDN Kit are available for current Power Macintosh owners, providing WAN-capable videoconferencing and data collaboration capabilities.
  • Apple Media Conference is compatible with a variety of third-party CODECs, expanding its functionality and versatility.

Statistics:

  • The QuickTime Conferencing Kit is expected to be available from Apple this Fall.
  • The QuickTime Conferencing ISDN Kit, a WAN-capable upgrade, is scheduled to be available in Q1, 1996.
  • The set of applications, Apple Media Conference, is included in the Power Macintosh 7500 and 8500.
  • The kit is compatible with PlainTalk microphone and a user-supplied NTSC analog output camera.
  • The Apple Media Conference application allows users to collaborate with others across different locations and organizations.

Sources:

  • Apple Computer, Inc. (press release, Aug. 7, 1995)
  • Apple Computer, Inc. (home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.apple.com)
  • Apple Computer, Inc. (reporting on customer information and contact)
  • Apple Computer, Inc. (noting on trademarks)

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