University IT recommends these softphone and video conferencing options for laptops and desktops based on current state of services available from Stanford. The recommendations vary depending on the type of use and prices vary depending on the options. While this site is updated on a regular basis, prices and options may change without notice.
This equipment is available through the Amazon Business portal in iProcurement (ofweb.stanford.edu > SU Internet Procurement > Amazon Business). If you want to purchase any of this equipment, you should follow your department’s purchasing process. If you want to purchase directly, you should first check with your manager on reimbursement policies.
For more information on Jabber softphone, visit our Jabber service page.
If you would like more information on Video Conferencing at Stanford, please visit our video conference guide page
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Headsets
The ideal headset varies depending on personal preferences, work environment, work schedule, work style and role. Below is a list of UIT recommended headsets based on cost, portability, usability, and productivity. You can purchase any headset that best meets your needs. UIT will provide baseline support on the UIT recommended headsets and best effort support for all other headsets.
Open work environment
In an open work environment, it is important to have active noise cancellation, passive noise cancellation, and wired headset to avoid having to charge the headset and to avoid running into potential interference in a heavily Bluetooth saturated area.
| Headset | Description | |
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Jabra Evolve 80 UC ASIN: B00ODRSQKW |
Active and passive noise cancellation, and USB wired headset |
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Logitech USB Wired Headset H390 |
USB wired headset (does not include active and passive noise cancellation) |
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Closed work environment
In a closed work environment, consider a headset with active noise cancellation, optional passive noise cancellation, wired or wireless headset.
| Headset | Description | |
|---|---|---|
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Jabra Evolve 80 UC ASIN: B00ODRSQKW |
Active and passive noise cancellation, and USB wired headset |
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Jabra Evolve 75 UC ASIN: B071VQTRST |
Active and passive noise cancellation, and wireless headset |
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Logitech H820e Wireless Dual Headset |
Wireless headset (does not include active and passive noise cancellation) |
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Logitech USB Wired Headset H390 |
USB wired headset (does not include active and passive noise cancellation) |
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Speaker
Private room or office
For those who conduct conference calls in a private room or office (and do not keep their desk phone), consider the speaker below.
| Speaker | Description | |
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Jabra Speak 510 |
Speaker for those who often conduct conference calls, includes USB dongle |
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Webcam
Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920
- Compatible: Windows 7+, Mac OS 10.6+
- USB Port
- Full HD 1080p video calling (up to 1920 x 1080 pixels)
- 720p HD video calling (up to 1280 x 720 pixels) with supported clients
- Full HD video recording (up to 1920 x 1080 pixels)
- H.264 video compression
- Built-in dual stereo mics with automatic noise reduction
- Automatic low-light correction
- Tripod-ready universal clip fits laptops, LCD or monitors
- 2 Year Limited Hardware Warranty
