[Asterisk-biz] Business Phones

Tue Feb 15 07:29:01 MST 2005

Sergey

All the suppliers I have dealt with are here in the US.  Sorry, no
suggestions for Canada. 

Dave

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[mailto:asterisk-biz-bounces at lists.digium.com] On Behalf Of Sergey
Kuznetsov
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2005 2:03 PM
To: Commercial and Business-Oriented Asterisk Discussion
Subject: Re: [Asterisk-biz] Business Phones

Dave,

Thank you for your reply. I definitely want to buy those Polycom IP 300,

but here, in Canada. I don't want to pay cuite high customs taxes.
Do you aware if those companies you told are selling in Canada, or this 
is only US companies?

I am always using www.voip-info.org as a reference site. Right now I 
started work on Asterisk API documentation project. I think I will put
a link to voiv-info to this document set.

I was sure in Cisco, but I will check Snom as well. I am looking for 
slick and nice design as well, thats why I have a big interest in
Polycom
(because of their price and design ).

All the Best!
Sergey.

Dave Chase wrote:

> There are several "certified" sources to purchase the Polycom phones 
> on the net. While Polycom does not provide support for the Asterisk 
> solution, they work beautifully and there is quite a following (as 
> told to me by our supplier). They can be configured statically thru 
> the phone itself, or you can set up a FTP server on your Asterisk box 
> to automatically program/reprogram/manage your phones from a single 
> point. They also have a web interface where you can manage the phone 
> directly by it's IP (either static or dynamic). For specifics, you can

> go directly to Polycom and download their user/administrators manuals 
> as well as several places on the net. One that I've found to be 
> helpful is http://voip-info.org . Try these specific links:
>
> http://voip-info.org/wiki-VOIP+Phones
>
> http://voip-info.org/wiki-Polycom+Phones
>
> In our research, we've also heard great reviews from the Cisco and 
> Snom phones...
>
> Dave
>
>
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> [mailto:asterisk-biz-bounces at lists.digium.com] *On Behalf Of *Sergey 
> Kuznetsov
> *Sent:* Saturday, February 12, 2005 9:46 AM
> *To:* alex.pui at act-labs.com; Commercial and Business-Oriented Asterisk

> Discussion
> *Subject:* Re: [Asterisk-biz] Business Phones
>
> Yep, that was their words. I tried to convince them that it is a 
> nonsense and even it is Open Source, the only one company
> standing behind the Asterisk (Digium), but their was firm on their 
> point of view.
> Probably they don't want to screw up their sales of their partners =)
> I don't know. I just passed here what I heard. The guy who I was talk 
> to, told me that he having 5-10 calls a day regarding
> Asterisk, but still unconvinced. =)
>
> Alex Pui wrote:
>
> What do you mean by "they not allow" do they have to check which 
> softswitch I will use before they sell me the phones?
>
> Alex
>
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> [mailto:asterisk-biz-bounces at lists.digium.com] *On Behalf Of *Sergey 
> Kuznetsov
> *Sent:* February 11, 2005 4:20 PM
> *To:* Commercial and Business-Oriented Asterisk Discussion
> *Subject:* Re: [Asterisk-biz] Business Phones
>
> I had conversation with Polycom licensing guy.
> They not allow to buy Polycom IP phones for softswitches who is not 
> certified by them.
> Asterisk is not certified. =(
> I did ask him why is that, and he answered that customers in case of 
> the issues with softswitch
> looking for Polycom logo on the phone and calls to Polycom customer 
> service.
> He told me also that they played with Asterisk, but they are not ready

> to certify it.
> I think it can be just political issue, not the business one.
> I don't know if I can buy it somewhere else, but price at Ingram Micro

> is very attractive. =(
>
> I don't know if I can find any good IP phones, as good as Polycom or 
> Cisco, but in the price range of Polycom
> IP 300.
>
>
> Dave Chase wrote:
>
>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
>
> 
>
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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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>kelong_2000 at yahoo.com <mailto:kelong_2000 at yahoo.com>
>
>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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