[TriLUG] Asterisk Phones

[Kevin J.]

We use Polycom Soundpoint IP 550/650s and have been very happy with them. Polycom always came up high on the list whomever I asked. They're not cheap (approx. $200-$400). Going cheap with VoIP would be a really bad idea, however.

These folks are really helpful: http://www.voipsupply.com/home.php

Kevin

----- Original Message ----
From: Mark Turner <jmarkturner at gmail.com>
To: Triangle Linux Users Group General Discussion <trilug at trilug.org>
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 9:24:01 AM
Subject: Re: [TriLUG] Asterisk Phones


Hi Brian,

I've set up a half-dozen companies with Asterisk systems. Trust me on
 this:
DO NOT go with a cheap IP phone. They suck. I set up most customers
 with
Polycom IP500's and have never regretted it. They rock.

If you choose not to get an IP 500, you can use a Linksys PAP2 terminal
adapter to run standard analog phones. These can be had for about $50
 and
can power two extensions. Otherwise, I'd go with soft phones, such as
Counterpath's X-Lite (or eyeBeam): www.counterpath.net

Good luck!

Mark
www.markturner.net
(former and possibly future Asterisk consultant)

On Dec 14, 2007 2:10 PM, Brian Phelps <brphelps at ieee.org> wrote:

> Thanks for the helpful info Ken.  What features of the IP500 sold
 you?  I
> see there are some really cheap (50$) IP Phones at
> http://www.neobits.com/voip_phones__wifi_phones_s166.htm
> .
>
>
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