Polycom QDX 6000
June 25, 2009 by gadget · Leave a Comment
Polycom QDX 6000 Video Conferencing Review
The Polycom QDX 6000 is a plug-and-play video conference unit which means you can simply unbox it and use it straight away without any complicated installation.
Isn’t that how all video conferencing works though? In a word, no. Video conference units, up until now, required the unit to be installed by specialists, and as such required an additional cost over and above the cost of the device.
The QDX 6000 is therefore a welcome introduction from Polycom.
This clearly gives Polycom an advantage over other manufacturers at a time when more and more companies are looking at video conferencing as a way of cutting costs, ie. by reducing their travel, they reduce their travel costs. Then there are the benefits to the environment as more and more people become aware of the impact of their carbon emissions.
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GN Netcom Jabra GO 6400 and Jabra PRO 9400 Headsets
June 22, 2009 by gadget · Leave a Comment
Jabra GO 6400 and Jabra PRO 9400 Headsets
GN Netcom, the headset guys, have launched two new products for the Unified Communications, UC, market.
They are the Jabra GO 6400 and the Jabra PRO 9400 Series headsets, and they are the first Bluetooth and DECT headset solutions, respectively, to feature a touch screen base. These new headsets are expected to launch in September 2009, and are firmly aimed at the professional office headset market.
The Jabra GO 6400 and the Jabra PRO 9400 Series both share the flexibility of mobile phone headsets but combine this with the flexibility of users utilising just one headset across both their mobile and office phones.
The Jabra GO 6400 is ideal for employees who are often away from their desks and out on the road but yet still want to retain Bluetooth connectivity. The Jabra PRO 9400 utilises DECT technology and as such is intended for desk based users. However, it is intended for people who use a number of different phones. In keeping with GN Netcom’s commitment to UC, both the Jabra GO 6400 and Jabra PRO 9400 Series are compatible for use with leading UC applications, such as Microsoft OC.
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BT Converse 2200
May 10, 2009 by gadget · Leave a Comment
BT Converse 2200 Review
The newly upgraded BT Converse range features three new phones. The BT Converse 2200 is the mid range phone that sits between the Converse 2100 and the 2300.
BT Converse phones have always delivered quality, ease of use, reliability, and great cost effectiveness. This is one of the reasons the Converse range has been running so long and has been so successful.
Replacing the ageing BT Converse 1200 is the Converse 2200, with all the features but enhanced style. Out of the new range the BT Converse 2200 will be the mid level telephone but still has a number of useful features.
For example, with 11 speed dial buttons on the it makes calling those regular contacts very easy. Also the BT Converse 2200 has a handsfree speakerphone as well the ability to connect a headset as well. Volume and mute controls are very easy to use as the buttons are all clearly marked at the bottom of the BT Converse phone.
Finally the BT Converse 2200 is available in black or white and can be rested on a desk or mounted on a wall.
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BT Converse 2200 Features & Specifications
- Energy efficient Switch Mode – only available on the BT Converse 2300
- Call divert, call wait etc.
- Caller ID – only available on the BT Converse 2300
- Handset volume control
- Headset port
- Induction coupler – hearing aid compatible
- Incoming voice amplification
- 1 last number redial
- Message waiting indicator PBX
- PABX compatible
- 3 ring tones
- 10 one touch memory buttons
- Ringer volume control
- Secrecy / mute button
- Hands-free, half duplex
- Tone & Pulse dialling options
- Wall mountable
Compare New BT Converse 2100, 2200, 2300 Phones
| BT Converse 2100 | BT Converse 2200 | BT Converse 2300 | |
| Energy Efficiency Mode: | No | No | Yes |
| Call Divert, Call Wait: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Caller ID: | No | No | Yes |
| Call Log: | No | No | 50 Numbers |
| Call Timer: | No | No | Yes |
| Clock: | No | No | Yes |
| Handset Volume Control: | No | Yes | Yes |
| Headset Port: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Inductive Coupler: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hearing Aid Compatible: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Incoming Voice Amplification: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Last Number Redial: | 1 Number | 1 Number | 10 Numbers |
| 3 Line LCD: | No | No | Yes |
| Message Waiting Indicator: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PABX Compatible: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Directory: | No | No | 100 Name & Numbers |
| Ring tones: | 3 options | 3 options | 3 options |
| One Touch Memory Buttons: | 3 | 10 | 10 |
| Ringer Volume Control: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Secrecy / Mute Button: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-Free: | No | Half Duplex | Full Duplex |
| Wall Mountable: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
BT Converse 2300
May 10, 2009 by gadget · Leave a Comment
BT Converse 2300 Review
The BT Converse 2300 is the top of the range model in the updated Converse range. It is the model that supercedes the Converse 1300 and one that boasts a huge range of features.
Often top of the range phones are also filled with facilities you will probably never use. However this is not the case with the BT Converse 2300 and leaves us with a very useful uncomplicated phone. For example the BT Converse 2300 has a large 100 name and number directory with easy to use navigation buttons under the display.
The Converse 2300 has a handsfree speakerphone and also the ability to connect a headset too. It is also caller display compatible and will record the details of the last 50 callers. Desk or wall mountable and available in black or white the BT Converse 2300 is a very good business phone.
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BT Converse 2300 Features & Specifications
- Energy efficient Switch Mode
- Call divert, call wait etc.
- Caller ID
- 50 number call log
- Call timer
- Clock
- Handset volume control
- Headset port
- Induction coupler – hearing aid compatible
- Incoming voice amplification
- 10 last number redial
- 3 line LCD
- Message waiting indicator PBX
- PABX compatible
- 100 name and number directory
- 3 ring tones
- 10 one touch memory buttons
- On hook dialling
- Ringer volume control
- Secrecy / mute button
- Hands-free, full duplex
- Tone & Pulse dialling options
- Wall mountable
Compare New BT Converse 2100, 2200, 2300 Phones
| BT Converse 2100 | BT Converse 2200 | BT Converse 2300 | |
| Energy Efficiency Mode: | No | No | Yes |
| Call Divert, Call Wait: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Caller ID: | No | No | Yes |
| Call Log: | No | No | 50 Numbers |
| Call Timer: | No | No | Yes |
| Clock: | No | No | Yes |
| Handset Volume Control: | No | Yes | Yes |
| Headset Port: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Inductive Coupler: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hearing Aid Compatible: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Incoming Voice Amplification: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Last Number Redial: | 1 Number | 1 Number | 10 Numbers |
| 3 Line LCD: | No | No | Yes |
| Message Waiting Indicator: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PABX Compatible: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Directory: | No | No | 100 Name & Numbers |
| Ring tones: | 3 options | 3 options | 3 options |
| One Touch Memory Buttons: | 3 | 10 | 10 |
| Ringer Volume Control: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Secrecy / Mute Button: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-Free: | No | Half Duplex | Full Duplex |
| Wall Mountable: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
BT Converse 2100
May 10, 2009 by gadget · Leave a Comment
BT Converse 2100 Review
The updated BT Converse range of business phones feature three new phones. The BT Converse 2100 is the updated version of the BT Converse 1100 and the entry level phone.
BT Converse phones are some of the longest running products in the BT range of business phones. Over the years the BT Converse phones have changed in style but the important functions have stayed the same.
The range of Converse phones has been so successful because they are cost effective, reliable, and easy to use. As the BT Converse 2100 is the entry level model in the range it is also the cheapest.
It is the Converse 2100 simplicity that makes it so easy to use and uncomplicated. The BT Converse 2100 has a socket to plug in a hands free headset and three speed dial buttons to store phone numbers.
Wall mountable or sat on a desk the BT Converse 2100 is a fantastic phone that does the business.
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BT Converse 2100 Features & Specifications
- Energy efficient Switch Mode – only available on the BT Converse 2300
- Call divert, call wait etc.
- Caller ID – only available on the BT Converse 2300
- Headset port
- Induction coupler – hearing aid compatible
- Incoming voice amplification
- 1 last number redial
- 3 line LCD – only available on the BT Converse 2300
- Message waiting indicator PBX
- PABX compatible
- 3 ring tones
- 3 one touch memory buttons
- Ringer volume control
- Secrecy / mute button
- Tone & Pulse dialling options
- Wall mountable
Compare New BT Converse 2100, 2200, 2300 Phones
| BT Converse 2100 | BT Converse 2200 | BT Converse 2300 | |
| Energy Efficiency Mode: | No | No | Yes |
| Call Divert, Call Wait: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Caller ID: | No | No | Yes |
| Call Log: | No | No | 50 Numbers |
| Call Timer: | No | No | Yes |
| Clock: | No | No | Yes |
| Handset Volume Control: | No | Yes | Yes |
| Headset Port: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Inductive Coupler: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hearing Aid Compatible: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Incoming Voice Amplification: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Last Number Redial: | 1 Number | 1 Number | 10 Numbers |
| 3 Line LCD: | No | No | Yes |
| Message Waiting Indicator: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PABX Compatible: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Directory: | No | No | 100 Name & Numbers |
| Ring tones: | 3 options | 3 options | 3 options |
| One Touch Memory Buttons: | 3 | 10 | 10 |
| Ringer Volume Control: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Secrecy / Mute Button: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-Free: | No | Half Duplex | Full Duplex |
| Wall Mountable: | Yes | Yes | Yes |