Cisco IP-Phone 7941

Advantages: works well, has all features expected from a modern phone, easy user interface
Disadvantages: head phones are very expensive

...I have this phone on my desk and it is really excellent. I don't have any problems. It looks like new and it is used every working day. The user interface is very easy and intuitive. The phone has a small light which is red when the phone rings. This is great becuase all my colleagues have the same phone and sometimes we don't know which phone rings. In addition it is possible to change the ring tone. The display has big letters, you may see what was the last missed calls. You may forward the call to an other number. Nothing is missing - all functions are there. I didn't manage to create my own phone book but maybe because this is an IP phone. The phone fell on the floor more than one time and it is still working. The speakerphone works well and you may set the volume and save the settings. There are some variants with a colour...

nadia71 09.10.2009 · Read review
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Cisco IP Phone 7941

Advantages: ease of use, strong, durable, linking into GAL, remote managment and upgrades from call manager.
Disadvantages: Call quality is dependant on quality of the Network. Duplex settings, over utilized network, etc

...In my experience with the Cisco IP phone 7941, which has been for 5 years or so, has been nothing but pleasure. There features to link into AD and the ability to log onto any phone in the building and look up a user on the GAL on AD is very handy indeed. Call Transfer,Conference, Mute are the standard features. The Phones will have to be set up to work with a call manager, Which is a centre point to manage the phones, and has the ability to record conversation for quality control, etc. They have 2 options when it comes to powering these phones, on is to buy a power adapter, the other is to buy a Cisco Switch that can supply power to the phones via Ethernet. They are strong and reliable, they have been used as call centre phones, and we know what kind of abuse they would be put through in that environment. All in all, i would rate...

trevore 19.05.2009 · Read review
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The best iPod / Phone!

Advantages: unbelivably sexy and beautiful, wonderful internet and video / music
Disadvantages: needs a couple of firmware updates to become the perfect phone

...Given the rather briefness of the other iPhone reviews on Ciao, and given I've actually GOT one, I thought I'd do a proper review prior to the iPhone being launched in the UK. Some history: Apple have been making computers since the 1970's and were the first people to launch what we now call a home computer with the Apple II microcomputer in 1977. Since then, they have been at the front of design and innovation, despite having a few failures along the way, such as the Apple Newton in the 1990's. Apple have recently had two turnarounds, the first being the launch of the iMac in 1998 (basically a portable TV size computer with screen, but with funky colours and all in one design) and the other in 2001 when Apple launched the iPod... The rest, as they say, is history! iPhone history: During late 2006, rumours were...

pefidler 27.09.2007 (26.09.2007) · Read review
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My exprience with Mitel 5212 IP Phone

Advantages: Reliable Phone
Disadvantages: average costumer support and i hate the display screen :P

...My 3 year experience with this phone was awesome; I have never seen such a phone with so many options. This dual port, multi-line display IP speakerphone provides user-programmable access to the features and applications enabled by Mitel IP-based IP Communications Platforms. You can configure all 12 key for different options like i.e. your headsets, DND,prefix and lot more. You need a Mitle license to make it work with Mitel PBX. Per license cost almost 200$ per channel and phone cost you around 400$. You can use this Phone without Mitel as well using SIP protocol and you don't need any license t some of the function might don't work for you if using with other technology as I am still digging out how to use the programmable keys with asterisk PBX or directly using any long distance carrier . You can configure this phone using Web GUI...

Omerali 19.09.2007 · Read review
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iPhone

Advantages: Great interface. Excellent Music Clarity.
Disadvantages: Limited Official Apps

...iPhone. The greatest device since GSM was first created? Yes and No. I've had the iPhone for just over 4 months and I have mixed feelings over the device. I used ZiPhone to unlock mine from AT&T in the US for use in Ireland. Out of the box the iPhone is intruative (It has to be as a Manual is not included in the box). The box included a small quick start guide, a headset and the various connectors. Set up with iTune is a breeze even for a newbie. The Home Screen on the iPhone differs from most WIndows based Smart devices as a simple press closes the running program down. I own a HTC Touch aswell and found it much easier to upgrade and customise than the iPhone. While the iPhone has a huge and diverse 3rd party App community you may have to wait a long time until an App you need comes about. However, once they are released you can...

cbcjock 17.06.2008 · Read review
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I phone negetive features

Advantages: It is very nice and quite cool
Disadvantages: not worth for the money

...It is very nice and quite cool but it has got so many negetive features. In my opinion it is not worth spending so much of money for this product. negetive features like * Very expensive for the current market, if we compare with other phone in market with similar kind of features * we can't forward SMS's *it has got extremely weak speaker, comparatively poor signal clarity * we can't do Bluetooth file transfer *it will not store or open local HTML, XML, or script files. *IPhone lacks voice dialing, so you can't use the phone truly hands-free. I think still many will be there since i'm not having it so don't know all them. But it is very good phone to buy with out any contract, then it is worth other wise I won't spend so much on this phone....

my_user 23.09.2008 · Read review
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Iphone- A phone with great features

Advantages: Touchscreen, Many Features, Excellent sound quality
Disadvantages: Lack of Camera quality, Quite slow web browsing, Dirty fingers on your screen

...The iphone was introduced in December 2004 but only briefly and we were all thinking if apple was really going to make an iphone, 3 years late Iphone is out. The so called "Jesus" phone has the most innotive and sleek design we have seen, its beatifully black carved edges and its sleek menu system but "We can't judge the IPHONE from the outside only". The iPhone's curves and geometry make it incredibly comfortable to hold. It fits well in the hand horizontally and vertically. The iPhone features the most attractive display that a phone "for now" can have. To zoom in on a picture you just need to pinch it or slide your fingers both starting from the middle and each finer sliding to one side (to zoom out) is a very original and fun way of zooming in on pictures or even MAPS. To write messages a "pop-up" keyboard appears letting you...

eminem1234 05.02.2008 · Read review
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All about the iPhone

Advantages: Applications, touch interface, storage, screen size, camera
Disadvantages: Speaker volume

...Not only is it a phone, but it is an iPod. The iPhone is a revolutionary cell phone that has many amazing features. One of the most well-known features is the touch screen. With a single tap of your finger, you can be reading the newspaper, checking your email, taking a picture and many more! I think the most useful applications are the iPod, the phone, and safari (Apple's internet browser). The iPhone's storage is 8gb. That can hold about 2000 songs! You can also watch videos, listen/watch podcasts, and use the amazing new cover-flow feature, which is used by simply rotating the iPhone! With the iPhone, you have a special feature called "Visual Voicemail". Instead of listening to every voicemail message you have, until you find the one you want, you can just tap it and you are listening to it! With visual voicemail...

StevenReviews 04.12.2007 · Read review
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iPhone, a technological step backwards.

Advantages: Nice graphical user interface, easy to use.
Disadvantages: Poor camera, no MMS, difficult to replace battery, no 3G, and many more.

...I must admit to not being a fan of Apple products, however considering the hype that the iPhone generated, I wanted to give the phone and try and have a look further into it's features and usability. The first thing that you notice about the iPhone is of course it's appearance. I must admit that the look of the phone is quite appealing, however I find the lack of physical keyboard quite inconvenient, but I shall include more detail about that shortly. The layout of the menus and options is really very graphic, and very nice to look at. It's easy to navigate, and a pleasure to use. But I'm afraid thats where the compliments end. The iPhone features only a 2 megapixel camera, which really does generate very poor images in comparison to a lot of other, and cheaper, phones currently on the market. To add insult to injury, the iPhone...

s32bauer 19.02.2008 · Read review
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The phone that changed all phones - iPhone

Advantages: Incredibly accurate touchscreen, simply design, VERY cheap now, good battery life.
Disadvantages: Lacks some common-day phone features.

...The first iPhone achieved a humongous reception by mobile phone users. It is the phone that has revolutionised the features of a standard mobile phone forever. The intuitive touch-screen was the only feature that seemed to stand out upon it's release. But July 2008 arrived, and the App Store was unleashed, leading with it an army of developers anxious to get their applications published for money or free. This continues to be the iPhone's biggest success, with over 65,000 apps at your finger tips (as of July 2009) amongst every category you could possibly want. iPhone is a beautiful product. It's larger than your standard phone, yes - but for a reason. The buttons you normally rely on for daily functions (texting, calling, surfing the net) are all integrated into the touch-screen keyboard. The gorgeous 480x320 pixel display gives you...

sphoenix108 01.08.2009 · Read review
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