[asterisk-users] conference and wifi phones

[Jeff LaCoursiere]

On Mon, 23 Mar 2009, Michael Graves wrote:

> On Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:01:51 -0400, Dean Collins wrote:
>
>> Siemens make a range of DECT handsets under the Gigaset model range.
>>
>> Yes they shit all over every wifi handset I have ever used.
>>
>> Dect is way better.
>>
>
> Amen to that! Unles you have some compelling reason for VoWifi it's not
> worthy of consideration. Especially for SOHO or small biz use. Too
> costly to do well.

Roaming through hotspots is a point taken - you cannot exactly take your 
base to Starbucks.  But I have yet to run across a phone that does this 
well.

>
> DECT, in contrast, is solid and not overly expensive. SIP/DECT systems
> like the snom m3 and Siemens S675/S685 give you all the benefits of a
> SIP phone with the reliability and mobility of DECT. I much prefer this
> to an ATA and analog DECT phone.
>

Not that I am arguing - simply curious - what do you see as the advantages 
of a SIP phone over ATA/analog DECT?

Cheers,

j