Not exactly sure where to put this as I need hardware, software and comms...

Anyway, I need to quickly install a (cheap) video conferencing system between 3 sites.

I set up a trial a while back between 2 key users, who have totally failed to actually use it!

That consisted of Skype, 2 cheap headsets and 2 cheap Logitech cameras.

So now, I need a solution for the conference rooms on each site. Probably half a dozen people max at each location. We already have projectors in each location.

I'm thinking about GotoMeeting, combined with Skype and a hands-free loudspeaker system for conference rooms and a decent camera.

I know we could go for a dedicated video conferencing system, but the ones I've seen would run to over 10K and need an annual support agreement. That is too much for our needs and budget.

Anyone else got any other ideas?

I've been using this company quite a bit mvision http://www.mvision.co.uk quite impressed, no idea of costs though.

Go for a Halo only £20k/month

More seriously, my work have been mucking around with some Mac Book Pros & webcams for creating an area where people can just walk up and see into another room (and avoid the hassle of booking the above) and they seemed to work.