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<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Ouch is it me or does this seem on the high side for a
wholesale bundle (or is this retail and wholesale is 20-30% off dependant on
volume).<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>(please keep in mind I'm consulting on a competing
product so my viewpoint may be biased, but for an appliance this seems a little
high end or is their something unique about the 3com solution I’m not
familiar with?)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><br>
<br>
Regards, <br>
<br>
Dean Collins<br>
<a href="mailto:dean@cognation.net">dean@cognation.net</a><br>
Cognation Limited<br>
<st1:dial w:st="on">+1-212-203-4357</st1:dial><br>
<st1:dial w:st="on">+61-2-9016-4652</st1:dial> (<st2:City w:st="on"><st2:place
w:st="on">Sydney</st2:place></st2:City> indial)</span></font><br>
<br>
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<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> -----Original Message-----</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> From: asterisk-biz-bounces@lists.digium.com
[mailto:asterisk-biz-</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> bounces@lists.digium.com] On Behalf Of Steve
Totaro</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> Sent: Monday, 2 June 2008 5:04 PM</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> To: Asterisk Users Mailing List - Non-Commercial
Discussion; Commercial and</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> Business-Oriented Asterisk Discussion</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> Subject: [asterisk-biz] PBX Functionality for
Less than the Price of a KeySystem</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> (3Com Asterisk IP Telephony Appliance)</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> Sorry for the cross post but it seems
appropriate.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> Steve, Check this out!</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> Give your customers IP PBX features at a price
they can afford with</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> the new 3Com Asterisk IP telephony appliance.
Designed for small and</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> medium businesses and remote branch offices with
5 to 30 users per</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> site, the 3Com Asterisk is a cost-effective,
fully featured VoIP</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> device you can use to win new business.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> Using Asterisk Business Edition, an
enterprise-grade version of the</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> acclaimed open source PBX for the Linux operating
system, the 3Com</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> Asterisk is the perfect alternative to a
proprietary PBX or key</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> system. Its all-inclusive system provides
support for over 140 call</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> features that can be customized to match user
needs.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> Plus, with no additional fees to add voicemail,
conferencing, or phone</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> licenses, etc. and the ability to accommodate a
mix of IP and analog</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> phones, the 3Com Asterisk is an easy solution to
deploy and use.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> Highlights:</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> Support for 140+ call features (including voice
menus, auto attendant,</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> ACD, voicemail, conferencing, etc.)</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> Up to 25 concurrent G711 SIP calls</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> Web-based GUI for easy installation</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> SSH encryption for security</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> Built in router & DHCP server</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> Remote configuration & management support</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> uClinux OS</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> Supports Analog, SIP, IAX, & T1/PRI trunks</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> 4 FXO and 4 FXS port configuration. 8 FXO model
coming soon!</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> SIP Connect Compliant certification</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> To learn more about how the 3Com Asterisk can
help you win more your</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> opportunities, download the datasheet, or request
a call from</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> 3Com Asterisk 3102 Phone Bundle</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> Includes 1 3Com Asterisk appliance & 5 3Com
3102B phones.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> $2,795 MSRP (3CRB13000)</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> ________________________________</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> 3Com Asterisk IP430 Phone Bundle</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> Includes 1 3Com Asterisk appliance & 5 3Com
SoundPoint IP430 phones by</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> Polycom.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> $2,795 MSRP (3CRB14000)</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> ________________________________</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> ________________________________</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> 3Com Asterisk 10-Port Gigabit PoE</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> Switch & 3102 Phone Bundle</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> Includes 1 3Com Asterisk appliance, 5 3Com 3102B
phones, & 1 3Com</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> OfficeConnect Managed 10-port Gigabit PoE Switch.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> $3,095 MSRP (3CRBAS10US)</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> ________________________________</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> 3Com Asterisk 24-Port Gigabit PoE</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> Switch & 3102 Phone Bundle</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> Includes 1 3Com Asterisk appliance, 5 3Com 3102B
phones, & 1 3Com</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> Baseline Switch 2924 PWR Plus.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> $3,695 MSRP (3CRBAS24US)</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> _______________________________________________</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>> --Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by
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style='font-size:10.0pt'>> asterisk-biz mailing list</span></font></p>
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