[Asterisk-Users] Asterisk, X-Lite and iLBC..still..

[Leif Madsen]

WipeOut wrote:

> Leif Madsen wrote:
> 
>> WipeOut wrote:
>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> Has anyone managed to get X-Lite to work with Asterisk using the iLBC 
>>> codec.. I have just tried updating the the latest version 1079 (BTW 
>>> this new version supports up to 10 proxy configurations, Not that I 
>>> can see a reason to have 10 proxies setup, I would rather have the 
>>> ability to transfer calls)..
>>>
>>> I can make a call using iLBC but the sound that I hear is just a lot 
>>> of pop's and crunches..
>>
>>
>>
>> Hey... they can't give you EVERYTHING.  There has to be some reason to 
>> buy the Pro version :)
>>
> I think the pro version is over priced (if you are buying a single copy 
> anyway, volume pricing is better) when you can get a hard phone for $65..
> 
> Especially when I don't need a phone with 6 lines or conferencing or 10 
> proxies.. I would be happy to trade it all for transfer.. :)
> 
> In fact I would be happy to pay a resonable price for "X-Basic", being 
> X-Lite as is but with Transfer.. Xten should expand their product range 
> to include X-Lite, X-Basic  (as above), X-Mid (include conference) and 
> X-Pro (as it is) and then have tiered pricing to match each product..
> 
> By thats just my Opinion.. :)

I do agree with that.  I do think the X-Pro is a bit pricey.  They'd 
probably be better served to have some sort of version at about the 
$19.95 range and $29.95 range.  I'm sure they'd see more sales that way 
(remember.. you make money in volume, not price per unit!)

Thanks,
Leif Madsen.
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