Review Wireless Presentation
Wireless Presentation is becoming the new standard for Collaboration in the Visual Communication Space. We now have 3 popular, tried and true solutions for wireless presentation solutions from Crestron, Mersive and Barco. The great divide is Hardware or Software? Many clients of our prefer a Hardware solution because it is a dedicated application with a dedicated purpose. Although Software Wireless Presentation Solutions have many benefits such as Unlimited Users, Unlimited Windows for Sharing, Unlimited Resolutions and improved security. So let's take a moment to review these technologies emerging in 2014.
Crestron AirMedia
Mersive Solstice
Barco ClickShare
Wireless Presentation | Crestron Air Media | Mersive Solstice | Barco Clickshare |
Price | $1,295 | $2,999 | $3,950 |
Display Side Platform | Proprietary Hardware | Any Windows PC | Proprietary Hardware |
Connection | Software | Software | Physical USB Button |
Video Rates | 15-25 FPS | 30-60 FPS | 30 FPS |
Simultaneous Users | 4 | Unlimited | 4 |
Additional Clients | Free | Free | $409 |
Remote Viewing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Supported Mobile Devices | iOS & Android | iOS & Android | iPad |
Barco Releases a "Mini Click Share"
Features
- 2 Barco Buttons!
- HD Wireless Presentation Full 1920x1080p.
- HDMI & VGA Outputs
- iPad Support
- Mac, PC & ThinClient Support
- Only $1,750!
Mersive Releases a "Small Group Edition"
Features
- Future Proof Software Based Solution
- 4 Simultaneous Users
- PC, Mac OSX, Android, iOS Devices
- Changes made in real time
- Live Streaming to display
Hardware vs Software
Wireless Presentation | Hardware | Software |
Resolution | Full HD 1920x1080 | Unlimited (upgrade to 4k easily) |
Display Side Platform | Proprietary Hardware | Any Windows PC |
Windows for Sharing | Maximum of 4 | Unlimited |
Security | Data sent over Network (barco closed network) | Only Sharing Pixels not data |
Enterprise Management | Barco No - AirMedia Yes | Yes |
Moderator Mode | No | Yes |
Quick Video Overview
Crestron AirMedia
Quick 60 overview of the Crestron AirMedia Hardware Wireless Presentation AM-100
Mersive Solstice
Overview of Mersive Solstice Wireless Presentation Software.
Barco ClickShare