[asterisk-users] IP phone recommendation

[Jeff LaCoursiere]

On Thu, 4 Jun 2009, Rob Hillis wrote:

> Jeff LaCoursiere wrote:
>> 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.
>>
>
> True, Polycom's are brilliant for voice quality, but unlike the Snom, a
> Polycom /will/ reboot on the drop of a hat /and/ take a damned long time
> to do it (~45-60 seconds)  In addition, the web interface should be
> taken away and shot - the only real way to configure them is through (T)FTP.
>
> They are however, extraordinarily configurable through the XML config
> and they are very stable.  Once they're configured they work very
> nicely.  The lack of a decent number of BLF keys (even with a very
> expensive sidecar you only get two more keys than a standalone Snom320)
> puts me off a little.
>
> However, for a conference phone, the Polycom's can't be easily beaten.
> Their handsfree call quality is in a league of it's own.
>

Mainly I suggest it because the OP asked for an inexpensive quality phone. 
I agree on the provisioning - the web interface is useless, and unless you 
know how to setup the XML files properly you are doomed to a very 
frustrating experience.

j