[Asterisk-Users] What business IP phone to use

[Bob Goddard]

On Tuesday 21 Feb 2006 19:55, Chris Bagnall wrote:
> I agree with most of Raymond's other points, but I have to take issue with
>
> this one:
> > 1) If it doesn't support PoE I won't implement it.  Support
> > phones with wall-warts or bricks is just a added hassle and
> > adds TCO as most end up being replaced once or twice during
> > the lifetime of the phone when someone trips over them etc.
> > With PoE switches from linksys starting at $500, there is
> > absolutely no reason not to consider them.
>
> That's one *bloody* expensive switch, considering a decent quality 24-port
> 10/100 switch can be had for £40 (say $70). It's very difficult to justify
> a recommendation that a small business should pay over 7 times the price
> for a PoE capable switch.

£40! That would be a cheap and nasty switch with no prospect of
any management. A managed switch is worth its weight in gold,
/especially/ when you have to look after things remotely.


B

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