IP Phone Comparison Guide

Manufacturer Nortel Networks ShoreTel Avaya Polycom Siemens Cisco Systems AltiGen Communications
Product IP Audio Conference ShorePhone IP 4690 IP SoundPoint IP 650 optiPoint 420 advance IP Phone 7971G-GE AltiGen IP 710
Phone 2033 560g Speakerphone
Features
System PoE (Power over Integrated Ethernet PoE support PoE support Integrated Ethernet switch, Integrated Ethernet Integrated Ethernet Switch, PoE Support
Ethernet) support switch, PoE support PoE support switch, PoE support

Voice Codecs G.711a, G.729a G.711a, G.711u, G.729G.711, G.729a G.722, G.711 ïa, G.729a G.711, G.722, G.723.1, G.729aG.711, G.729a G.711, G.723 and G.729a
Function Buttons Goodbye, Hold, Mute Conference, Mute, Redial Hold, Mute, Defer, Speakerphone, Mute, Auto Directory, Headset, Menu- Voice mail, transfer, redial, mute,
Directory, Hold, Redial, Handsfree redial navigation keys, Voice intercom, hold, directory, conference,
Intercom , Mute, Mail, Mute presence management, two headset
Redial, Transfer, ports (RJ9 & 2.5mm) with built in
Voicemail amplifier, 15 programmable buttons
including busy lamp fields and feature
access, real-time I/P diagnostics.
Speakerphone Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Display Resolution 248 x 68 pixels 168 x 80 pixels 248 x 68 pixels 320 x 160 pixels N/A 320 x 240 pixels 100 x 32 pixels
Weight 1.8 lbs. 2.6 lbs. 2.1 lbs. 2.75 lbs. 2.1 lbs. 4.7 lbs. 2.1 lbs.
Price $1,145 $429 $1,299 $290 $475 $790 $299
VoIP-News A hands-free Features six-line Incorporates a number Hello HD. Polycom's Combines tap-proof Features a backlit, high- The AltiGen IP 710 is feature-rich
Comments conference phone that appearances, four of convenient features, Sound Point IP 650's telephony via voice resolution, color, touch- desktop phone with multiple
is ideally suited for soft keys, a full such as a message- HD voice technology encryption with an effective screen display for easy programmable soft options and single-
conference room s of duplex waiting indicator, easily raises the standard for authentification mechanism. access to button access to voice mail,
small-to-medium size speakerphone, a readable displays, VoIP voice quality. It's Good voice quality, thanks to communication activity/presence selection, voice-mail
and large backlit display hearing-aid a phone fit for an G.722 Wideband Codec information, time-saving greeting selections, call recording, call
managerial/executive and a headset jack. compatibility, executive that every technology, or unrestricted applications and conferencing and call transferring.
offices. The device The unique NetMeeting receptionist will love. access to all HiPath features features. The unit offers
features 360-degree aluminum top cover compatibility, multiple and a multitude of convenient access to eight telephone
room coverage and a is both pleasing to programmable feature adapters and modules, make lines, a high-quality,
backlit three-line, 24- the eye as well as keys and display for even better functionality hands-free speakerphone
character LCD. cool to the touch. navigation keys. when making calls. and a built-in headset
connection.

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