[asterisk-users] Good comparisons on cheaper VOIP phones

[Steve Totaro]

On Sun, Dec 21, 2008 at 10:08 AM, Mike <list at virtutel.ca> wrote:
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>> My suggestion would be to look at the Snom 300 (although they are very
>> simplistic phones), the Polycom IP330 (I have > a feeling the 320s don't
>> support PoE) or the Linksys phones.
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> Polycom 320 does support PoE (I have a few deployed) but don't include the
> 10/100 switch.  That is the only diff between the  330 and 320. So if you're
> sharing a wall jack between a VoIP phone and a PC, you're better off with
> the 330. If not, the 320 is noticeably cheaper.
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> That being said, unless money is tight (which happens), go with a Polycom
> 550 or even a 650.    The bigger screen makes juggling calls easier.
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I would personally call VoIPSupply and other vendors.  I mention
VoIPSupply because they often post to the biz list with extra
inventory or refurbs and a good price.  I picked up 10 Polycom 600s I
believe for $150 each.

End of fiscal year or quarter, they need to make numbers......

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