Multimedia Phone Roundup

We are all accustomed to having the ability to send and receive emails, browse the web to visit our favorite sports site or to check up on the weather, download leisurely and productive apps, and let’s not forgot updating your facebook status, tweeting to your friends about cool VoIP Multimedia phones, and confirming your colleague’s friend request on linkedIN.

Yes, this is something we all do on an everyday basis and we have grown accustomed to having this freedom at our fingertips. To the Voice over IP world, these necessities as we call them and that we take for granted, haven’t really met our needs until now!!!

The whole revolution of Multimedia phones came about back in early 2009 where we seen our first multimedia phone’s coming to market.

These have built in XML features that allow them to communicate via the web to your favorite website (such as the ones mentioned above). Another cool feature we are seeing on almost every multimedia phone is the ability to customize your settings, background images, even the phones appearance with “skins” to cover its boring outer appearance.

Also most multimedia phones have built in hardware to support Bluetooth headsets, WiFI for Wireless LAN connectivity so you can move around anywhere in the office without running any extra Ethernet cables or drops, Electronic Hookswitch Support or EHS (Please see my EHS Post on the VoIPInsider for further info), Video support, either built in or with an added video hardware module or software, Color touch screens, HD Voice, Gigabit Ethernet, and much more.

Below is a brief recap of the current lineup of  Multimedia phones on VoIPSupply.com and their supported functionality. For additional information on any models below, please contact us and speak to our sales team at 1-800-398-8647.

Cisco CP-8961

• 5 SIP Accounts / 5 programmable keys
• Supports 1 sidecar to expand to 41 lines
• Contains 1 USB Port to connect the sidecar or a USB headset
• (2) 10/100/1000 gigabit network ports (LAN and PC) and POE
• Color LCD
• HD Voice
• Available in White or Charcoal color
• 2 handset options (standard or slim-line)
• More information here: Cisco CP-8961-C, Cisco CP-8961-W

Cisco CP-9951

• 5 SIP Accounts / 5 programmable keys
• Supports 2 sidecars to expand to 77 lines
• Contains 2 USB Ports to connect the sidecar, USB headset, or Video Camera
• (2) 10/100/1000 gigabit network ports (LAN and PC) and POE
• Color LCD
• HD Voice
• Built in Bluetooth (for Bluetooth headsets)
• Available in White or Charcoal color
• 2 handset options (standard or slim-line)
• More information here: Cisco CP-9951-C, Cisco CP-9951-W

Cisco CP-9971

• 6 SIP Accounts / 6 programmable keys
• Supports 3 sidecars to expand to 114 lines
• Contains 2 USB Ports to connect the sidecar, USB headset, or Video Camera
• (2) 10/100/1000 gigabit network ports (LAN and PC) and POE
• Built in WiFI for wireless AP Connectivity
• Color TOUCH LCD
• HD Voice
• Built in Bluetooth (for Bluetooth headsets)
• Available in White or Charcoal color
• 2 handset options (standard or slim-line)
• More information here: Cisco CP-9971-C, Cisco CP-9971-W

Cisco SPA525G

• 5 SIP and SPCP Accounts / 4 programmable keys
• Supports 2 sidecars
• (2) 10/100 network ports (LAN and PC) and POE
• Built in WiFI for wireless AP Connectivity
• Color LCD
• HD Voice
• Built in Bluetooth (for Bluetooth headsets)
• Supports MP3 Players, RSS Feeds, and digital phone frames
• Customizable screen savers via a photo book
• LDAP Corporate Directory via advanced XML features
• More information here: Cisco SPA525G

Polycom VVX1500

• 6 SIP Accounts / 4 programmable keys
• (2) 10/100/ 1000 Gigabit network ports (LAN and PC) and POE
• USB Port for Polycom Productivity Suite applications (link to Productivity Suite datasheet)
• 7inch Color Touch LCD
• HD Voice
• Built in 2 Mega Pixel Camera for Video Calling
• EHS Headset Support
• Supports open API and Microbrowser for third party application support
• Integrates with Polycom Portal for local weather or other personalized content
• Supports Screensaver through digital picture album
• More information here: Polycom VVX1500

Aastra 6739i

• 9 SIP Accounts / 55 programmable keys
• (2) 10/100/ 1000 Gigabit network ports (LAN and PC) and POE
• Supports 3 sidecars for additional line appearances
• Bluetooth Headset Support and USB (USB for future use)
• Color Touch LCD
• HD Voice (Aastra HI-Q)
• EHS Headset Support
• XML application support for productivity enhancement
• Distinctive ring-tones and color picture caller-ID
• On Screen QWERTY Keyboard
• More information here: Aastra 6739i

Grandstream GXV3140

• 3 SIP Accounts / 4 programmable keys
• (2) 10/100 network ports (LAN and PC)
• 1.3 Mega Pixel Camera for video calling
• USB port for USB headset or USB WiFI Dongle to make your GXV3140 Wireless
• SD cards support to stream music, videos, and images
• Color LCD
• HD Voice
• Web browser support, IM support, RSS Feeds, Internet Radio
• Music/Video streaming from USB / SD Card
• Music ring-tones, MP3 Player support
• Calendars, alarm clocks, games, and much more
• More information here: Grandstream GXV3140

Snom 870

• 5 SIP or OCS Accounts / 29 programmable keys
• (2) 10/100/1000 Gigabit network ports (LAN and PC) and POE
• WiFI for wireless AP Connectivity through USB WLAN
• Color Touch LCD
• HD Voice
• XML Minibrowser Support
• Color Picture caller ID with distinctive ring tones
• Integrates with CIPHRONE application to allow you to control and view IP Based Camera’s (more info)