On Thu, 4 Jun 2009, Rob Hillis wrote:
> Jeff LaCoursiere wrote: >> We are still talking about a $175 phone. How about the Polycom IP 320? >> $85 at 888voipstore. Can't go wrong with Polycom for voice quality. >> > > True, Polycom's are brilliant for voice quality, but unlike the Snom, a > Polycom /will/ reboot on the drop of a hat /and/ take a damned long time > to do it (~45-60 seconds) In addition, the web interface should be > taken away and shot - the only real way to configure them is through (T)FTP. > > They are however, extraordinarily configurable through the XML config > and they are very stable. Once they're configured they work very > nicely. The lack of a decent number of BLF keys (even with a very > expensive sidecar you only get two more keys than a standalone Snom320) > puts me off a little. > > However, for a conference phone, the Polycom's can't be easily beaten. > Their handsfree call quality is in a league of it's own. > Mainly I suggest it because the OP asked for an inexpensive quality phone. I agree on the provisioning - the web interface is useless, and unless you know how to setup the XML files properly you are doomed to a very frustrating experience. j _______________________________________________ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
