[Coworking] Advice on Telephone Conferencing Equipment

2010-12-21 Thread rob obrien
I would like to have a nicely functioning conference room with telephone and or video conferencing. The room will have 10 chairs. Any suggestions on hardware/software is appreciated. Any comments on bandwidth needs to operate this along with up to 10 co-workers is also appreciated. thanks Happy

Re: [Coworking] Advice on Telephone Conferencing Equipment

2010-12-21 Thread Jacob Sayles
Rob, We got a Polycom phone for our main conference room because it seemed like the thing to do. We saved money buying it used on eBay but more and more I notice folks don't use it all that much. The room is too echoey I think. We don't pay too much for the line as we got a deal with our ISP

Re: [Coworking] Advice on Telephone Conferencing Equipment

2010-12-21 Thread Willie Morris
Just a hint for echoes...Buy some large plants and stick them along the edge of the room, it's amazing how it cuts down on the echo...but be careful, they also offer great hiding places for ninjas. On Dec 21, 2010, at 11:52 AM, Jacob Sayles wrote: Rob, We got a Polycom phone for our main

RE: [Coworking] Advice on Telephone Conferencing Equipment

2010-12-21 Thread Liz Elam
I have to echo (no pun intended) Jacob's advice. I bought the phone and it's just not used that much. We use our wireless speaker for conference calls (over voip) more than the Polycom. I wouldn't invest in retrospect. Liz Link Coworking From: coworking@googlegroups.com

Re: [Coworking] Advice on Telephone Conferencing Equipment

2010-12-21 Thread Jerome Chang
I would slightly agree. We have that Polycom phone as well (3 mentions in one day from our group! Polycom, like that free advertising?) but it does get used regularly. Not everyday, but enough that I wouldn't NOT have it. In addition, we just got a great video collaboration tool from

[Coworking] Re: Is there any comprehensive list of co-working facilities in US

2010-12-21 Thread Jonathan Yankovich
Another resource for coworking info is http://coworkingregistry.org which is a lightweight list of coworking spaces. This is based on a report that was created by a research firm about 6 months ago. Jacob has some big plans for a coworking database, but for now this satisfys the need of seeing

Re: [Coworking] Re: Is there any comprehensive list of co-working facilities in US

2010-12-21 Thread Tara Hunt
Sorry. I don't know if it was me, but shortly after I tweeted it, coworkingregistry.com went down. Same thing happened yesterday after I tweeted http://whenparentstext.com/. :? On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 1:35 PM, Jonathan Yankovich jonathan.yankov...@gmail.com wrote: Another resource for

Re: [Coworking] Re: Is there any comprehensive list of co-working facilities in US

2010-12-21 Thread Alex Hillman
Terrorist! :) /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 2:39 PM, Tara Hunt t...@shwowp.com wrote: Sorry. I don't know if it was me, but shortly after I tweeted it, coworkingregistry.com went down. Same thing happened yesterday after I tweeted

Re: [Coworking] Re: Is there any comprehensive list of co-working facilities in US

2010-12-21 Thread Tara Hunt
I swear, I'm NOT Anonymous! On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 2:44 PM, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.comwrote: Terrorist! :) /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 2:39 PM, Tara Hunt t...@shwowp.com wrote: Sorry. I don't know if it was me, but shortly after I

[Coworking] What do you sit on?

2010-12-21 Thread Jes
Hey all! I introduced myself a while ago and have enjoyed keeping up with with the posts. Network, a coworking spot is coming along nicely and we are looking at a mid-Jan. opening day here in Longmont, CO! These are the steps I've taken so far (please feel free to point out any oversights!)

Re: [Coworking] What do you sit on?

2010-12-21 Thread mark gilbreath
Hey Jes Congrats on your progress so far... in the home stretch now. My personal opinion the topic of chairs... Yes, i think you are quite right to put careful thought into this item, and if there are areas in your budgeting that you consider splurging I think this is one. Many reasons...

[Coworking] Coworking the kids

2010-12-21 Thread TechVenue.com
Hi All, Does anyone have any data on generally what percentage of coworking places offer any childcare inside or adjacent to the space? Felicity at http://www.cubesandcrayons.com has shared in a few threads already, and has a great thing going - I hope it spreads. If this need is not considered

[Coworking] AltamontCowork update

2010-12-21 Thread Mike Pihlman
Just when I thought all was lost (I had even wanted to just pack it in in October)...the past few weeks had seen maybe 10 solid inquires, and yesterday I rented one of the private rooms (the other private room is reserved, so it too will be rented in Jan), and signed up one full-time coworker!

Re: [Coworking] AltamontCowork update

2010-12-21 Thread Alex Hillman
Nice!! Congrats Mike, glad things are turning around. I've got good feelings about 2011! -Alex /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 7:52 PM, Mike Pihlman m...@telbitconsulting.comwrote: Just when I thought all was lost (I had even wanted to just pack it in in