On Mon, 19 Oct 2009, --[ UxBoD ]-- wrote: > ----- "Gordon Henderson" <gordon+aster...@drogon.net> wrote: > > | On Sat, 17 Oct 2009, --[ UxBoD ]-- wrote: > | > | > Hi Gordon, > | > > | > Thanks for that ... Which Siemens Gigaset model have you been > | installing > | > ? I presume you need one with a base station aswell ? > | > | I've installed many models - starting with the C450IP which is now > | obsoleted. The A580IP range seem to be the budget end now, but are > | otherwise OK, the C475IP's are what I've installed recently. > | > | The base plus the first handset come as a bundle - the base is a > | separate > | unit, so you need 2 mains sockets for the first phone! > | > | > I see Snom are bringing out M9s aswell ! > | > | Er, good for them. I find Snom generally overpriced for what you get > | though. The repeater is good, but it is a complete b'stard to setup if > | you > | have to do it manualy (e.g. for Siemens phones) - no buttons, so plug > | in, > | wait, unplug, wait - for various periods of time )-: > | > | Gordon > | > | > | > Gordon, > > do you mean the repeater on the M9 ?
No - Their stand-alone device. E.G. http://www.voipon.co.uk/snom-dect-repeater-p-879.html > > I know what you mean about the price though I don't mind paying a little > extra if the product is worth it. My issue I have with the M3s is that > voice occasionally breaks up on even internal calls; no way to > download/upload the configuration of the gateway (Snom have said this is > for security !?!?); You can upload a directory but cannot download so if > adding a new contact from one of the handsets you the have to update you > central CSV :(; No mixture of common or handset address books. > > I should get the S685 tomorrow; so once the M9 is out will buy one to > compare the two. From what I have seen of the M9 (small picture) it > does look like they have improved the styling and buttons over the M3 > which is a good start. The M9 still looks too small.. Maybe I've just been unlucky with my customers of DECT phones though - I've installed them mostly in factory/warehouse places, so not exactly the places you get people with dainty little fingers... Gordon _______________________________________________ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- AstriCon 2009 - October 13 - 15 Phoenix, Arizona Register Now: http://www.astricon.net asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users