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September 04, 2013

MOCET - The Best Thing I Didn't Get to See at ITEXPO Last Week

With four panels and numerous press briefings at IT EXPO last week in Las Vegas, I didn't have much time to walk the show floor. I wish I had because I would have loved to get my hands on the MOCET Communicator family, devices designed to transform/bridge tablets into the world of IP desktop handsets. Yes, Virginia, you can have your handset and tablet too.

The MOCET Communicator 1P3092 Luxury Series for the Apple iPad provides a stand-up tablet charging "base" in combination with an HD voice capable handset and enhanced stereo speakers at a list price of $249. Slide in an iPad, and the handset and speakerphone can be used with any app, while the dock's built-in VoIP phone features can be auto-provisioned by service providers and IP PBX administrators.

Ports on the back include a standard 3.5mm headset port, RJ-9 microphone-in port, a pair of Ethernet ports for a PC and network, a USB 2.0 port, and micro SD card slot. Unseen is Bluetooth 2.01 EDR with ADP audio support. You can add an external device to do conference calls as well. Current colors are black and white, so you can get a version to match your iPad.


Image via MOCET

DSP Group provides the XcitR chipset  under the hood, supporting voice quality of service features like echo cancellation, noise suppression, voice activation detection, automatic gain control and packet loss concealment.  Upcoming features include "HD DECT" cordless phone support, auto-attendant, music on hold, voicemail to email support, multiple lines and call center features will be available through in-app purchases via the MOCET IP Commander app.

I like MOCET Communicator for four reasons: It actually looks like people put thought into how to integrate the iPad tablet form factor with the desktop and a handset. At $249.00, it isn't crazy expensive; businesses are going to work out a discount in quantity so everyone can have one. It fits comfortably into a BYOD strategy. And finally, it makes a lot more sense than trying to beat Android into submission as a dedicated desktop device.

Speaking of Android, MOCET has its Communicator mini line coming out this fall to add phone and audio capabilities to Android 7 inch tables (and the iPad mini), along with Samsung's "phablet" style III and IV smartphones. Everyone loves BYOD smart phones, but they need a place to charge those phones and get a handset experience; a curved handset is far easier to hold to your ear for an extended conversation than a flat slab.

Several manufacturers have tried to integrate the Android mobile experience into desktop phones. Looking at what MOCET Communicator does, the key word is "mobile" in combination with BYOD. I'm sure Android desktop handsets have their uses in a range of applications, but mobility and BYOD trump widespread adoption in the business world.




Edited by Blaise McNamee


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