Need recommendations for good desk phones

[Andrew]

What a load of shit, I just went through my third phone today in the past 6 months. The first one lasted less than a year before the display died, the second one didn't have a speaker phone, and the third one that I bought 3 days ago I just destroyed because the light on it wouldn't stop blinking.

Basically all I want is a phone with speakerphone, caller id, and no obnoxious fancy features. If the next one I buy is no good than everyone can talk to me on my crackly $10 virgin mobile phone.

 

[Ben]

This should do the trick: CustomPhones.com Fun-Radios.com Fun-Clocks.com Fun-Lamps.com Cathedral Top Picture Frame Front Wood Phone

I guess they don't make phones like they used to, I buy desk phones like twice a year!

 

[arz]

My Nortel Venture phone totally rocks.

 

[Andrew]

I don't know Ben, it might work but there are a few problems:

"Working as an extension (answer only) phone, it is ready to plug into your modern modular phone jack and use daily. Usually the bells will ring on incoming call, and not when cranked. If you desire a specific manufacturer or other special requests, please call for pricing and availability."

 

[Ben]

I don't know Ben, it might work but there are a few problems:

"Working as an extension (answer only) phone, it is ready to plug into your modern modular phone jack and use daily. Usually the bells will ring on incoming call, and not when cranked. If you desire a specific manufacturer or other special requests, please call for pricing and availability."

Just needs a few mods Looks sturdy as a motherfucker, haha

 

[Jdog]

We use Toshiba at work, and I've never had a problem with either one I had. Had either one for 3 years at a time.

 

[Deliguy]

Here's what I use at the office(voip)
Cisco Unified IP 7900 series <=accept no substitutes

I use the 7961g 's
Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G - Cisco Systems

Has a million and a half features minus video phone(no need & would inspire too much playing around).

I also use a nifty digital to analog convertor(can't remember the brand or model) for all the analog lines(fax dialup etc.)

Downsides:
each phone requires its own dedicated ip.

Requires very specific router setup and/or not put behind a firewall.

Not the easiest of phones to setup and configure(but it does have lots of functionality as far as the web interface, software interface, onscreen menus, and telnet access).

forwarding between the phones is slightly difficult

Best features:
very easy to add lines, phone numbers, and line hunting.

Ability to change how your info appears on the caller id on the fly(fun for prank phone calls).

You can COMPLETELY control and use the phone through the web interface from anywhere. You can even have it call your hotel room and then give you a line out so you don't have to pay for long distance charges on the hotel bill.

Voice mails can be sent to your email inbox(voip provider specific).

Full integration with outlook and outlook contacts.

 

[Arc_Con]

I have Toshiba, but that Cisco looks fine.