[Techtaffy Newsdesk]

Polycom has unveiled a next-generation business media phone that delivers the familiar tap-and-swipe usability of smart phones and tablets to the desktop.

The Polycom VVX 600 business media phone is part of Polycom’s next-generation portfolio of video endpoints. With the Polycom VVX 600 solutions, users have a phone that integrates with popular UC&C productivity applications and Bluetooth headsets. Users can also join video conferences via the optional Polycom VVX Camera, which the company has just launched as well.

You can see a list of complete tech specs here.

The Polycom VVX 600 business media phone will be available in select countries worldwide at the end of November for $479. The new UI is planned to be available on the VVX 600 is the first half of 2013.

The Polycom VVX Camera will also be available in select countries worldwide at the end of December for $129. To operate the camera, the VVX 500 and VVX 600 media phones require UC Software 4.1.3, which will be available for customers in December through a download at no charge.