[asterisk-users] IP phone recommendation

Jeff LaCoursiere jeff at jeff.net
Wed Jun 3 07:13:07 CDT 2009


On Wed, 3 Jun 2009, Rob Hillis wrote:

> Alex Samad wrote:
>> I have been looking at a snom 300, which seems okay. the display goes a
>> bit haywire occasionally - not sure why yet.
>>
>> Are the 320 worth the extra money ?
>
> IMO yes, though it really depends on what you want from the phone.
>
> The Snom 320s handle transfers considerably better than the 300s and all
> round are a little easier to work with and use.  The 12 programmable
> keys that can be used for lines, BLF indication, speed dials as well as
> other things are a big plus.  They are easy to configure - and unlike
> many other makes of phone do /not/ reboot on the drop of a hat.
>
> The only real problem I have with the Snom 320 is the display - the
> display is a bit too small and /isn't/ backlit. considerably better than
> the 300s.  Having said that, the display on the 320s are still much
> better than those of the 300s.
>

We are still talking about a $175 phone.  How about the Polycom IP 320? 
$85 at 888voipstore.  Can't go wrong with Polycom for voice quality.

j



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