[Asterisk-Users] Re: Polycom phones

[Noah Miller]

> I have the same dilemma with Polycom phones. Given their support
> (actually complete lack of), I am quite loathe to giving them business.
> On the other hand they are so darned cheap compared to other similar
> phones, I sure get tempted to use them if I can find a workaround.
>
> Compare Polycom IP-500 for $170 vs. Sayson-480i for $250 or SNOM-190 
> for
> $220. If it were a matter of 1 or 2 phones, I will gladly go with SNOM
> or Sayson, but if I have to buy 50, Polycoms become irresistible.
>
> As a matter of fact, my current client needs 120 phones to work with
> Asterisk. I have to make a decision soon about which one do I give to
> him.

Between Snoms and Polycoms, I would go with Polycom every time.  The 
users will love you for it.  There are many more features, the sound 
quality is much better, they are easier to use, and the default ring 
tone is not as annoying.  As an administrator with that many phones, 
you NEED centralized administration, too.  Polycom provides a passable 
mechanism to do this.  AFAIK, there is no centralized admin on the 
Snoms.  I don't have experience with the Sayson's, so I can't comment 
on them.