[Asterisk-biz] Business Phones

[Sergey Kuznetsov]

Thanks Geoffrey,


I bought Budgetone for testing + delivery via FedEx for USD 82, and 
FedEx demands CAD 25  from me. It doesn't look like 7% GST =)

But I will defenitely check with FedEx regarding brockerage fees.



Geoffrey Sachs wrote:

> Hi
> I have imported Snom phones from the US to Canada. As long as you 
> handle the brokerage yourself and go directly to the carrier ie Fedex 
> or whoever ther are no customs duties on phone equipment. All you pay 
> is the GST.
>    Hope this helps
>                Geoffrey
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Chase" <dchase at capfive.com>
> To: "Commercial and Business-Oriented Asterisk Discussion" 
> <asterisk-biz at lists.digium.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2005 6:29 AM
> Subject: RE: [Asterisk-biz] Business Phones
>
>
> Sergey
>
> All the suppliers I have dealt with are here in the US.  Sorry, no
> suggestions for Canada.
>
> Dave
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: asterisk-biz-bounces at lists.digium.com
> [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
>>
>>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>>
>> *From:* asterisk-biz-bounces at lists.digium.com
>> [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
>>
>>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>>
>> *From:* asterisk-biz-bounces at lists.digium.com
>> <mailto:asterisk-biz-bounces at lists.digium.com>
>> [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
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>>
>> From: asterisk-biz-bounces at lists.digium.com
>
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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;
>>
>> 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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>> All the Best!
>>
>> Sergey.
>>
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>>
>> Sergey Kuznetsov
>>
>> President/CEO
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Sergey Kuznetsov
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         High Intellectual Technologies, Inc.

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