System

PolyCom

Model

C100S

Guide Cost

£90

Test Date

17/12/2009

WebSite

http://www.polycom.com/products/voice/desktop_solutions/pc_speakerphones/communicator_c100.html

A. Hardware Description

Dimensions

135l x 83w x 23h mm

Appearance

Charcoal

Controls

Volume Up; Volume Down; Mic Mute; menu options

Connectors

Permanently attached USB A cable

Indicators/LEDs functions

Power; Mic Mute, Vol adjust; menus

Power

From USB

Cables Supplied

Permanently Attached; 80cms

Warranty

n/a

Documentation Supplied

12 page A6 user guide. CD takes you to WebPages to download drivers or software.

Web Info

http://support.polycom.com/PolycomService/support/us/support/voice/communicator/index.html

B. Setup / Installation Procedure

Platform supported

Currently Win XP due to requiring Drivers.

Procedure + problems

Required drivers installed; Win XP only. Since Windows only, less flexible than other options.

Time

About 20 minutes to set up. Windows XP only.

Software Version

n/a; Updated 2.1 software available can also update firmware.

Firmware Version

Ver.1.01 unless updated.

Installation Documentation quality

Acceptable; WebPages have considerable info, and software release notes.

Installation location

On CD ROM; then website.

Optional Software (not required to use device)

Drivers; C100 Manager

C. Connectivity

Cables

Captive cable to USB A

Connectors

USB A

Comments

80cms long

E. Audio measurements

Frequency response; MIC

Mid-range prominent; ideal for speech. Off axis loses HF.

SPEAKER

Acceptable for speech and some music.

Headroom; MIC

Acceptable.

SPEAKER

Acceptable.

Levels; MIC

Good level control; not obtrusive.

SPEAKER

Adequate for small room; increasing level produces greater echo problem

Echo Cancellation

Increasing speaker level increases echo; good unless driven loud

Adjustments?

Volume up/down. Mic On-Off; Speaker On/Off.

Comments

Acceptable for 1-4 people in small room.

Functions 1 low-5 high

Hardware & facilities

5

Setup procedure

4

Connectivity

5

Ease of Installation

3

Audio tests

4

Echo Cancellation

3

Value for Money

4

Total

28