ShareVision Mac3000 Revolutionizes Macintosh Video Conferencing with Cross-Platform Connectivity

Strategic Insights -

Creative Labs, a subsidiary of Creative Technology, is set to demonstrate its ShareVision Mac3000 at the MacWorld Exposition in San Francisco. This innovative product enables simultaneous voice, video, and data communications between Macintosh and PC-based computers over regular telephone lines. As the first desktop video conferencing product for the Macintosh with cross-platform connectivity, ShareVision Mac3000 aims to streamline collaboration and productivity for both home and office users.

Key Takeaways:

  • ShareVision Mac3000 is the first desktop video conferencing product for the Macintosh that supports cross-platform connectivity between Macintosh and PC-based computers over regular telephone lines.
  • The product includes a color video camera, ShareVision communications card, external 28.8K bits per second data/fax modem, ShareVision software, hands-free audio headset, and all necessary cables.
  • ShareVision Mac3000 allows users to share applications and collaborate on documents in real-time, even if the application software is installed on only one user's system.
  • The product is fully programmable and upgradeable, enabling users to take advantage of emerging standards.
  • Creative has already introduced successful video conferencing products, including ShareView 300 and ShareView 3000, in 1993.
  • Many businesses, including federal government agencies, universities, and multinational corporations, have adopted Creative's PC-based products, ShareVision PC300 and PC3000.
  • Creative plans to begin shipping ShareVision Mac3000 to its extensive base of retailers and distributors during the second quarter of 1995.

Statistics:

  • The ShareVision Mac3000 will enable remote PC and Macintosh users to interact with one another in real-time.
  • The product supports simultaneous voice, video, and data communications over one regular telephone line.
  • The external 28.8K bits per second data/fax modem allows for fast data transfer and fax functionality.
  • The Hands-free audio headset enables users to communicate without the need for a physical microphone.

Sources:

  • Creative Labs, Inc.
  • Creative Technology, Ltd.
  • Apple Computer, Inc.
  • K.S. Chay, president and COO of Creative Technology
  • Hock Leow, vice president of video product marketing for Creative Technology