Avocor's first Windows Collaboration Display lands in December for $6,995

Subsequently announcing its offset Windows Collaboration Brandish at the Microsoft Inspire consequence earlier this twelvemonth, Avocor today appear that the display will begin shipping in December. Coming in at 65 inches, the AVW-6555 Windows Collaboration Display will be available globally for $six,995, £5,400, and €half-dozen,100. Farther versions in boosted sizes are expected to launch in early 2022.

To recap, this new category of displays are meant to act equally collaboration tools for employees during meetings and brainstorming sessions, similar to Microsoft's own Surface Hub. The biggest difference betwixt Hub and these displays, however, is that they'll be powered by a laptop connected over a single USB-C cable.

In terms of features, Avocor's offering will feature an integrated briefing camera, stereo speakers, far-field microphones, far-field microphones, and a stylus with an eraser. The unmarried-cable connection will also transmit 4K video, USB control, internet and power, Avocor says.

Says Scott Hix, CEO Avocor:

Avocor and Microsoft are working together to raise collaboration in huddle spaces, coming together rooms, offices and more. The Windows collaboration displays past Avocor are intuitive and as easy to utilise as a tablet or touch-screen PC, perform flawlessly, and seamlessly enable the Microsoft 365 experience for accelerated collaboration.

If you're at Microsoft Ignite, you tin cheque out Avocor's AVW-6555 at The Expo at the Orange Land Convention Center. Otherwise, expect the display to go along auction starting in Dec.

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