Re: [asterisk-users] 2 way intercom recommendationfor restaurantkitchens
>> It is already a relative PITA to get BIOS updates - that being said, >> when you are able to get them, there are plenty and Polycom is pretty >> good about updating BIOS for "discontinued" phones. > > It has been my experience that it is easier to get Polycom firmware > updates (just download off their web site) than just about anybody > cisco sucks else. > > Polycom even has PDFs on how to set up TFTP, FTP, or HTTP servers and > guides on configuring their gear to work with Asterisk. > > In a "restaurant" environment, I'd be looking for some sort of faceplate > overlay to make cleanup easier. > Okay great, Polycom it is then. The 501, does it have a good speakerphone? Something loud and clear, no distortion? Something that would be good with quite a bit of background noise. Do I need to lift the handset to hear the speakerphone better? From pictures online it looks like the speaker is under the handset which doesn't look very intuitive. I'm hoping the cooks only have to hit one button and be able to reach the other kitchen, no fumbling with the handset. I guess I can remove the handset. Faceplates.. interesting, a quick search on 'polycom 501 faceplate' or 'polycom 501 stainless steel faceplate' in google doesn't come back very enthusiastic. Is there such a thing? Thank you so far for the feedback. It's made me feel more confident and excited. -Andy -- _ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- New to Asterisk? Join us for a live introductory webinar every Thurs: http://www.asterisk.org/hello asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
Re: [asterisk-users] 2 way intercom recommendationfor restaurantkitchens
On Wed, 6 Oct 2010, Danny Nicholas wrote: >> Polycom 501's are pretty good and relatively inexpensive. > [mailto:asterisk-users-boun...@lists.digium.com] On Behalf Of Andy > Graybeal > Should I be worried that the Polycom 501 has been discontinued? What > does this even imply... that they won't be putting out any BIOS updates > (if there even is a BIOS on phones...) > > Sounds like they'd be cheap to get on ebay though :) On Wed, 6 Oct 2010, Danny Nicholas wrote: > It is already a relative PITA to get BIOS updates - that being said, > when you are able to get them, there are plenty and Polycom is pretty > good about updating BIOS for "discontinued" phones. It has been my experience that it is easier to get Polycom firmware updates (just download off their web site) than just about anybody cisco sucks else. Polycom even has PDFs on how to set up TFTP, FTP, or HTTP servers and guides on configuring their gear to work with Asterisk. In a "restaurant" environment, I'd be looking for some sort of faceplate overlay to make cleanup easier. -- Thanks in advance, - Steve Edwards sedwa...@sedwards.com Voice: +1-760-468-3867 PST Newline Fax: +1-760-731-3000 -- _ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- New to Asterisk? Join us for a live introductory webinar every Thurs: http://www.asterisk.org/hello asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
Re: [asterisk-users] 2 way intercom recommendationfor restaurantkitchens
-Original Message- From: asterisk-users-boun...@lists.digium.com [mailto:asterisk-users-boun...@lists.digium.com] On Behalf Of Andy Graybeal Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2010 10:59 AM To: Asterisk Users Mailing List - Non-Commercial Discussion Subject: Re: [asterisk-users] 2 way intercom recommendationfor restaurantkitchens > Polycom 501's are pretty good and relatively inexpensive. > > Danny, Should I be worried that the Polycom 501 has been discontinued? What does this even imply... that they won't be putting out any BIOS updates (if there even is a BIOS on phones...) Sounds like they'd be cheap to get on ebay though :) -Andy It is already a relative PITA to get BIOS updates - that being said, when you are able to get them, there are plenty and Polycom is pretty good about updating BIOS for "discontinued" phones. -- _ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- New to Asterisk? Join us for a live introductory webinar every Thurs: http://www.asterisk.org/hello asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
