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Communication Systems - Telephone
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| Article Title | Author | Company | eMag Issue | Article Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Getting VoIPed on a Home Network | Grayson Evans | Training Reels | Sep 2008 |
I get most of my ideas for tips from what you don’t know much about. In each of my home network courses, I always spend a little time on how to provide VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) telephone service to the customer via the home network. If you’reinstalling home networks, VoIP is a no-brainer. It turns out that most of you don’t knowor understand the service and what an advantage it can be for the customer. It isn’t something you’ll make a lot of money on the hardware or the VoIP service*, so you haveto charge for it as a design service. |
| Sony Mylo | Bobby Green | Aug 2008 |
The poor Sony Mylo: It just can't get no respect. Even with its beautiful hi-resolution color touch screen and its slide-out, backlit QWERTY keyboard, reviewers constantly lambaste it for not being an Iphone or a PSP or a Blackberry. | |
| Cell Phone Reception Trends | Jerry Chapman | Solid Signal | Oct 2007 |
As cell phones continue to play a central role at home and work, people seek ways to ensure strong cell reception |
| Who Will Win the 4G Race? | Michael Cai | Parks Associates | Aug 2007 |
Mobile WiMAX is likely to have the most success among new market entrants looking to enter the market in the near term, such as landline operators seeking to include mobility in their service bundles. The potential of such markets should not be under estimated. |
| How to Shop for a Skype Phone | Al Abrams | Abrams Creative Services | Feb 2007 |
Skype is going to be big for retailers and consumers in the US in 2007. With a little homework and some careful shopping, you’ll be able to make wise and valuable buying decisions that will make your Skype experience great for your long distance phone bills, and a good investment as well. |
| VoIP FAQ | Motorola (Cordless Phones) | Motorola (Cordless Phones) | Dec 2006 |
The following answers to commonly asked questions can help you get started understanding what VoIP is and why it can save you money and add flexibility to your life. |
| Panasonic KX-TG6502B Phone System | Bob Hetherington | Panasonic | Feb 2006 |
A major advantage of these phones is that you only need one phone jack for the main unit. The rest of the handsets just need an AC outlet for the charger. This makes it easy to use with VOIP since both lines are connected via one Router and there is no need to wire the house or condo for multiple lines. |
| Set Your Voice Free | Chris Shier | PeerMe | Dec 2005 |
Development of this technology carries with it a myriad of potential advantages for others than the common consumer as well. Obvious gains with respect to the financial community and business environment include both lessening financial costs and streamlining communication. |
| Panasonic KX-TA824 Phone System | Michael N. Marcus | AbleComm | Aug 2005 |
I don't know of any other system that gives you so much, for such a low price; and many other systems do less and cost more. Panasonic has set a new standard for phone systems in the 824 size range, and it will be very difficult for other manufacturers to catch up. |
| Packet8 VoIP Telephone Service | Tim Thome | HomeCentric | Feb 2005 |
For $20/mo I can see how normal telecoms see companies such as 8x8 and the emergence of VoIP as a threat. I was very pleased and surprised at the call quality and the ease of setup. |
| Vonage IP Phone System | Bob Hetherington | Oct 2004 |
Plug in the adapter and sit back while it powers up, configures itself and registers. That's it ... as soon as the lights stop blinking you're ready to start making calls. And in my case ... everything went as advertised ... amazing. | |
| Panasonic KX-TAW848 | Michael N. Marcus | AbleComm | Apr 2004 |
The KX-TAW848 has a simple-to-install modular design allowing you to tailor your system to your specific needs. It is initially configured with hardware to support four outside lines and four phones. By adding expansion cards, it can grow up to its maximum capacity of eight lines and 51 telephones. |
| Panasonic KX-TG2740S Cordless Phone System | Bob Hetherington | Feb 2003 |
At $199 for the main unit and $99 each for extra handsets this is a no brainer for those needing the convenience of wireless phones with the flexibility of 2 incoming lines and a digital answering system. We're featuring this system in our Home Technology Demonstration Project and in fact it is currently our primary phone system. | |
| Siemens Gigaset 8825 System | Cheryl Currid | Aug 2002 |
After testing the Siemens Gigaset 8825 system with Gigaset 8800 cordless handsets, we’ve found peace, a clear connection, and a couple of extra features that make the system a delight to use. This system connects up to two telephone lines and support up to eight cordless handsets. Only the base station needs to connect to the phone lines, then it sends the calls to the cordless handsets. | |
| Siemens Gigaset 2420 Cordless Telephone System | Bob Hetherington | Oct 2001 |
The complexity of the system is not overwhelming. The functions are practical and easy to use. No ... you can't browse the web or do the dishes ... but you can get down to business quickly and easily. Isn't that what you need a phone system for? | |
| CyberGenie Phones | Bob Hetherington | Aug 2000 |
System features are extensive and the voice recognition is very handy. You can set up all of your contacts so that they can be accessed by voice command. Most features can be accessed by voice or menu or keystrokes. |
