[Asterisk-biz] Business Phones

[Dave Chase]

Kenneth

We've had very good results from Polycom - their IP300/IP500/IP700
product line. I've found IP300 for around $130, IP500 for around $180
and IP700 for $230 from a supplier in Chicago.  Quick response and ship
times.. Very flexible.  One of the nicest features is the integration
with their SoundStation line (conf room product). Can be auto programmed
from Asterisk server via a FTP setup...  nice...  incredible sound
quality.

http://polycom.com/products_services/0,1443,pw-34-182,00.html

Dave Chase
Capability 5, Inc
Houston, TX USA
(281) 488-9011


-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:asterisk-biz-bounces at lists.digium.com] On Behalf Of Alistair
Cunningham
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2005 4:11 AM
To: Commercial and Business-Oriented Asterisk Discussion;
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Subject: Re: [Asterisk-biz] Business Phones

Kenneth,

Without a doubt, Cisco phones are the best if you're willing to pay the 
money. 7960s are very powerful - up to 6 lines, XML services running 
directly on the phone, and lots of call handling features. 7970s also 
have a colour touch screen display, but in my opinion, don't offer 
enough over 7960s to make the extra cost worthwhile. 7940s are the same 
as 7960s, but with only 2 line / quick dial buttons. I've worked on 
quite a few VoIP projects within IBM, and they're rolling out 7960s and 
7940s to all users.

Avaya phones are not bad, though not as good as Cisco. I've only ever 
seen them attached to an Avaya IP PBX, not standalone (though it may be 
possible to run them standalone). Siemens VoIP phones are similar 
quality. They're both on par with the better small brands, such as SNOM,

and considerably better than Grandstream.

If you'd like more details, or a formal commercial recommendation, let 
me know off-list.

Alistair Cunningham,
Integrics Ltd,
Telephony, Database, Unix consulting worldwide
+44 (0)7870 699 479
http://integrics.com/


Kenneth Long wrote:
> What are the "best" business phones for use with
> Asterisk?
> 
> Something from major brand names like cisco or avaya? 
> or is there Anything less mainstream reasonable?
> 
> When I say business phone, I mean a phone with 
> business features. I have a small office with eight
> phones.
> 
> thanks,
> Ken
> 
> 
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