Cingular Go Phone: Soundpoint Ip 330 2LINE Sip Desktop Phone Review

I've been through a number of IP phones (desk phones, cordless phones, softphones). While they had a lot of features and attractive pricing, I found them lacking the audio quality / stability for serious use, especially when using speakerphone function.

Of course, the Cisco IP phones (not the lower end "Cisco Linksys" ones) that my employer uses have high quality audio, but they cost $300 and if you are a home user, Cisco provides no software/firmware, which was a deal killer for me.

So I tried Polycom, which is a reputed name. Fortunately, Polycom seem to support small users better. This phone came with a WebUI that let me configure all settings I needed and they let you download new firmware directly from their website.

This phone DOES NOT COME with a power supply. It requires Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE). So I had to purchase a $30 Power Over Ethernet Injector from Amazon that plugs into my ethernet cable and powers this phone. Annoying.

But when I got everything setup, I was amazed by the audio quality. This phone has TOP quality audio. I couldn't believe that on the same internet connection, the same VOIP provider, the same codec (G.729ab), this phone could deliver such great audio. And it has a high quality (full duplex) speakerphone.

This phone rocks. I wish I had purchased this first and saved myself the money I spent on all those lower-end phones and softphones.

I'll purchase a Polycom again in a hearbeat after the great experience with this phone.

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Product Description:
Item #: 68711F. Introducing the SoundPoint IP 330 two-line SIP phone that delivers superb sound quality as well as a wide range of supported business telephony features. The SoundPoint IP 330 phone, with its dual-port 10/100 Ethernet switch for LAN and PC connection, presents a cost-effective solution for cubicle workers as well as call center operators who use a "hard" phone in conjunction with a "soft" client running on the PC.The SoundPoint IP 330 phone features a full-duplex IEEE 1329 Type 1-compliant speakerphone with Polycom's legendary Acoustic Clarity Technology that enables clear, noise-free and echo-free conversations that are as natural as being there.The SoundPoint IP 330 phone delivers through an intuitive user interface a full feature set encompassing both traditional business telephony features such as call hold, park, pick-up, transfer, and three-way local conferencing, and more advanced capabilities such as shared call/bridged line appearance, support of XHTML applications, and distinctive call treatment.The SoundPoint IP 330 phone is engineered to make installation, configuration, and upgrades as simple and efficient as possible. The phone's standard base stand can be reversed to become a wall mount, eliminating the need for a separate accessory. Built-in IEEE 802.3af PoE circuitry and a dual-port Ethernet switch enable flexible deployment options and savings on cabling expenses.
Product Description
Polycom SoundPoint IP 330 - VoIP phone
Product Type: VoIP phone
Main Features: Integrated Ethernet switch, Power over Ethernet (PoE) support
VoIP Protocols: SIP
Voice Codecs: G.729a, G.729ab, G.711u, G.711a
Lines Supported: 2 lines
Intercom: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes ( digital duplex )
Caller ID: Yes
Voice Mail Capability: Yes
Speed Dial Capacity: 2
Display: LCD display - monochrome
Network Ports Qty: 2 x Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year warranty
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