Polycom SoundStation Conference Phone

Average customer rating:

Product Good - RMA support S...L...O...W

Decent speakerphone for the money

Wonderful speakerphone

Definitive Speakerphone

Polycom SoundStation Conference Phone

Manufacturer: Polycom Inc.
ProductGroup: CE
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RCA RC920 Wireless Phone Jack Extension

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Polycom SoundStation EX with Mics

Polycom SoundStation Intelligent Terminal Adapter (Ita)

Product Features:

Full-duplex conference phone for small- to medium-sized rooms

Integrated keypad for phone dialing with mute button, flash

3 microphones, digitally tuned speaker provide 360-degree coverage

Echo cancellation/noise suppression ensure high sound quality

Easy to install--plugs into power outlet and standard telephone jack

ASIN: B00002SYNY

Product Description

Why settle for an ordinary, handset speakerphone when you can use a SoundStation? Unlike other speakerphones that only allow one person to talk at a time, Polycom's breakthrough Acoustic Clarity Technology lets you have natural, free-flowing two-way discussions. Conference calls are not only more productive, but also much more efficient.While on a conference call, have you ever tried to interrupt someone who was making a point you did not agree with? Well, SoundStation enables you to speak at the same time as someone else so you don't have to wait for him or her to stop talking before you can break in. For basic conferencing in small and medium-size conference rooms, choose SoundStation.

Amazon.com Product Description

Meet all your teleconferencing needs with the full-duplex Polycom SoundStation. This conference phone is ideal for small- to medium-sized rooms containing one to five people. With conventional, half-duplex speakerphones, only one party can speak at a time without clipping off the other party's voice. Echoes and howling can further disrupt your conversations and lead to costly misunderstandings. But because of the SoundStation's full-duplex operation, you can speak naturally and hear both sides of the conversation clearly.

The SoundStation ensures high sound quality with three microphones and a digitally tuned speaker for 360-degree coverage of an office or conference room. Polycom's Acoustic Clarity Technology uses digital signal processing with analog telephone lines to eliminate the clipping and fading that plague most speakerphones. This technology improves speaker and microphone performance over the full bandwidth of the telephone line--300 to 3,500 Hz. Other features that boost sound quality include dynamic telephone-line and dynamic room-echo cancellation, signal depression, microphone switching, and digital filtering of voice signals.

The SoundStation has a full alphanumeric keypad for dialing, with a mute button and a flash key to access functions like hold, conference, and transfer. There is also a jack to plug in a tape recorder. Dual-colored LEDs signal phone status, and other controls include a ringer volume, speaker volume, and microphone mute.

The SoundStation works with any analog phone system or with an adapter (sold separately) for digital phone systems. It comes with a wall module, 25-foot power cable, 7-foot telephone cable, and a one-year warranty.

Customer Reviews:

Product Good - RMA support S...L...O...W.......2006-11-03

The product worked rather well for about 8 months with occasional use. Though it saw only light occasional use it failed (no power, no reason why). I called to have it returned via RMA and was promptly issued an RMA number on October 2nd (10/2).

Things became very busy for me and I expected to see the unit any day for the past 4 weeks. Nothing came in. Today (11/2) I called to find out why the replacement unit had not yet been returned. I was told that it had been received on (10/10) and was ready to ship. I was also told that for purposes of "stock control" RMAs were held for 30 days before shipping. I was told that the unit (even though it was ready to ship) would not be shipped until 11/10 but never fear! It would be shipped via 3-day Air. Whoopee! (sarcasm).

As I do the purchasing for my department and have done better than 10 RMAs this year I have NEVER had a product take so long to be replaced nor dealt with a company that seems to have a punitive "hold period" on RMA cases. We have been without this conference phone for more than 4 weeks and will be without it for another 2 weeks before receipt of the replacement unit. All the while, no conference phone.

To sum up. I'm not at all happy with this company's RMA policy. I don't expect next day service but for a $300 phone I expect much better service than I received.

Decent speakerphone for the money.......2003-07-18

No question about it, Polycom make the best speakerphones. This particular model is a compromise; its better than many phones but far from the best that Polycom can do. Here's the scoop.

This model uses three microphones (one in each corner of the triangle), all of which remain active the entire time. Depending on your room acoustics and where you sit/stand, you may sound like you are talking from inside of a deep well (kind of a hollow echo). Better Polycom models (like the Soundstation Premier) avoid this by only leaving one microphone active at a time, and with higher quality components and circuits. For example, noice canceling circuit to to remove background noise, a feature lacking in this model.

That said, you may still be happy with this model, as it costs a whole lot less than the Premier version and is way better than the built-in speakerphones included in many desktop handset units. To decide you need to consider how important the quality of your conference calls is, and what kinds of acoustics the room that you'll be using has. If you need the best, go with the Premier, otherwise this is a solid model.

Wonderful speakerphone.......2000-08-05

After getting frustrated with typical multipurpose phones (handset, speakerphone, answering machine, caller ID, potato peeler, and inflatable raft all in one) I went looking for an excellent speakerphone. This gets my highest recommendation. The sound is clear, the ability to carry on a two-way conversation without noticable pausing or clipping is wonderful, and the system is compact and easy to use. One slight caveat: though the microphones are sensitive enough for everyday use and the speaker can be turned up loud enough to make the party at the other end of the line clearly audible, there is a certain threshold below which you cannot hear the individual at the other end of the line - in this case, a handset can be superior. (I didn't downgrade this system from five stars for this, though - all speakerphones seem to have this problem.)

Definitive Speakerphone.......2000-06-20

I've never been inside a major company that used a speakerphone other than this one. Great full duplex sound. Expensive, but worth it.

Polycom 2200-07142-001 Soundstation Vtx 1000 Cnfrc Phn with vtx Wideband Voice&gain Ctrlw/mic

Average customer rating:

as far as I can tell - the best of what is available
Ultra-quality communication tool

Polycom 2200-07142-001 Soundstation Vtx 1000 Cnfrc Phn with vtx Wideband Voice&gain Ctrlw/mic

Manufacturer: Polycom Inc.
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Polycom SoundStation2W Wireless Table-Top Conference Phone

Product Features:

Incredible Bargain
Made with care
Shipped directly from the Warehouse to you.
Supplies are limited!

ASIN: B0002A5DCI

Product Description

The Polycom SoundStation VTX 1000 with Acoustic Clarity Technology is truly a leap in voice conferencing technology. It is the world's first conference phone that automatically adapts to each meeting environment, providing high fidelity voice clarity for all participants. With the SoundStation VTX 1000, conference call participants can speak at a normal, natural conversation level and be heard clearly from two-feet to 20-feet away from the microphone - even in large conference rooms. And, when two SoundStation VTX 1000 conference phones connect on a call, the phones automatically connect in VTX Wideband mode, resulting in extraordinary clarity. SoundStation VTX 1000 is the voice platform for the future. No wonder Polycom is the #1 choice in conference phones, worldwide. This product includes a subwoofer.

Customer Reviews:

as far as I can tell - the best of what is available.......2007-02-07

I bought the Soundstation VTX 1000 to replace an older original model Soundstation Premier. The conference room it was being used it in was about 30 feet by 20 feet. Plus, there were lots of hard surfaces (windows, drywall ceiling) that contributed to echoes. Other parties reported they we were inaudible when using the old Soundstation. With the VTX, other parties say they can hear us better, but personally, I think it's still not great - but I think that's more a function of the room dynamics than the phone itself.

Ultra-quality communication tool.......2004-07-10

We are a small company that frequently gets short-term contracts with much larger companies. That means we have to ramp up quickly, communicating with executives and other contacts we may never meet personally, and may only work with for a short time.

Before we got this phone, we tried to use the tinny, inadequate speaker-phone feature on our AT&T business phones. We often had to ask people to speak up and repeat what they said, and people sometimes had trouble understanding us. When you need to build a working relationship quickly over the phone that's a problem.

Since we got this phone these problems are gone. Conference calls go faster and smoother, meetings are over sooner, and our communication with clients is better. Great sound quality is that important.

And great sound quality is what this phone has. It not only makes people's voices sound clearer, it makes them seem more human and present. You can hear subtle tone-of-voice changes that might be missing from a conventional phone conversation, but can really make a difference when you're trying to negotiate a contract or close a deal.

The only downsides to this phone are:

1) It's a conference phone, not a desktop phone. It has minimal features, only supports one line, etc.

2) With the subwoofer, power supply, phone lines etc. there are a lot of wires. Use a couple of Cable Turtles to organize them or they'll drive you wild. In a good design choice, only one cable goes to the unit that sits on your conference table; the woofer stays on the floor next to the power supply.

3) The price is pretty high. Many people will probably be more than satisfied with one of Polycom's lower-priced products, which I have used and are also excellent. But when communication is key to your business, it's worth spending more to have the best, and this phone is it.

Average customer rating:
Soundstation Vtx 1000 - Mics and Subwoofer Not Included

Manufacturer: Polycom Inc.
ProductGroup: CE
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Product Features:

Full-duplex sound

Dynamic noise reduction

Large LCD

Upgradable software

For large to medium conference rooms

ASIN: B000643SUY

Product Description

Have you ever wasted time on inefficient conference calls by continuously having to repeat yourself or shout into the phone to be heard? Well, Polycom has a revolutionary solution. The next generation of conference phones is here!Introducing the SoundStation VTX 1000. No more shouting into the phone. No more huddling around the phone. No more, "I didn't hear that. Could you please repeat yourself? "The SoundStation VTX 1000 enables you to speak naturally from 2 feet to 20 feet away from the microphone, so those on the remote end of the call can hear you clearly - leading to increased productivity, faster decision making, a higher competitive advantage, and much happier conference call participants.As the world's first high-fidelity, wideband conference phone, the SoundStation VTX 1000 covers the full range of the human speech spectrum, making every voice, word, and syllable crystal clear - you'll think you were all in the same room! It's like going from black-and-white to color TV.And, you can download new software for additional features and functionality simply by dialing a number right from your SoundStation VTX 1000 - that's built-in investment protection!Now is the time to experience the SoundStation VTX 1000. It's the perfect solution for any size conference room and will provide full room coverage for a 54' x 40' room.Your business can't afford to use yesterday's technology and be stuck with yesterday's problems.

Polycom SoundStation VTX 1000 - conference phone w/ call waiting caller ID - 2 PACK ( 2200-07385-001 )

Average customer rating:

Great first impression but dissapointing overall

Polycom SoundStation VTX 1000 - conference phone w/ call waiting caller ID - 2 PACK ( 2200-07385-001 )

Manufacturer: Polycom Inc.
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

RJ-11
RJ-45 - Conference Phone

ASIN: B0009MUAVI

Product Description

Customer Reviews:

Great first impression but dissapointing overall.......2006-10-08

I've tried the Soundstation EX, the Premier with satellite and now the VTX 1000 with external mics. Non of these are as good as advertised. I've tried them in simple enviroments to very challenging. I have 4 of them in differenct rooms. Works fine if 4 people huddle around the unit, add the mics and coverage is a little better. Don't expect it to perform as advertised. VTX works the best and is probably the best analog (standard phone line) available. I give it 3 stars because it is the best of all the soundstation products I have. Shop around, you can find these for $500 each with $50 for mics. You will need the mics!
highs:
nice features and menu stucture
pretty good for meeting enviroments less than 6
probably the best analog available
woofer is a nice touch
Lows:
still need just one person at a time holding the mic when in large groups
not worth $1,000
lots of cords
can't raise the mic volume - listeners can't hear unless mic is close
cell phone users (at the other end) just as well hang up
recomendation: if mic volume could be raised then it would be decent

Polycom SoundStation VTX 1000 - Conference phone w/ call waiting caller ID - single-line operation (pack of 2 )

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Polycom SoundStation VTX 1000 - Conference phone w/ call waiting caller ID - single-line operation (pack of 2 )

Manufacturer: Polycom Inc.
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Satisfaction Ensured.
Manufactured to the Highest Quality Available.
With True Enhanced Performance.
Latest Technical Development.

ASIN: B0009WT2ZS

Product Description

Polycom SoundStation IP 4000 EX - Conference VoIP phone - SIP

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Polycom SoundStation IP 4000 EX - Conference VoIP phone - SIP

Manufacturer: Polycom Inc.
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Same Day Shipping

ASIN: B0008JFJEK

Product Description

With improved audio quality over the original Polycom SoundStation IP 3000 conference phone, the SoundStation IP 4000 SIP voice conferencing unit is the answer for organizations that are ready for the benefits and versatility of a SIP enabled business.Designed for offices or small to medium sized conference rooms, the SoundStation IP 4000 SIP provides remarkable room coverage. You can speak naturally from up to 10-feet away from a microphone and still be heard clearly on the far end of the call. Need coverage for a larger room? The optional extension microphones offer an increased pickup for larger rooms. Plus, with gated microphone technology, echo and background noise is almost entirely eliminated.

Polycom VoiceStation 100 Voice-Conferencing Telephone for up to 4 Participants, Silver 220006846001 / PCY220006846001

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Polycom VoiceStation 100 Voice-Conferencing Telephone for up to 4 Participants, Silver 220006846001 / PCY220006846001

Manufacturer: POLYCOM, INC.
ProductGroup: Office Product
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Product Features:

Usually Ships the Same Day
Usually Delivered within 24-72 hours
Highest Quality Product
Manufactured by Polycom
Sold as 1 EA

ASIN: B0002ABGJM

Product Description

Polycom VoiceStation 100 Voice-Conferencing Telephone for up to 4 Participants, Silver 220006846001 / PCY220006846001 / Voice Station 100 Voice-Conferencing Telephone Polycoms patented acoustic clarity technology full duplex for simultaneous natural conversation 360° room coverage ensures all participants can hear and be heardBase unit has three microphones and a powerful speaker for two-way conversation; features echo cancellation and suppression. Integrated keypad works like a standard telephone and includes adjustable ringer, mute button and speaker volume control. Mute buttons/dual-color LED status lights. Easy to use just plug in, dial the number and go. Requires analog telephone line. For offices and small conference rooms accommodating four or fewer participants.Silver / Sold as 1 EA / Polycom / SKU: PCY220006846001

Polycom QSX300 Voice+Content for SoundStation VTX 1000 Conference Phone - 2 Pack

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Polycom QSX300 Voice+Content for SoundStation VTX 1000 Conference Phone - 2 Pack

Manufacturer: Polycom Inc
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ASIN: B000A3NHL6

Product Description

The Polycom QSX allows users to instantly share a live view of a computer screen with remote locations, simply by dialing a Polycom conference phone. It's an easy and secure screen sharing solution that anyone can use. There's no need to learn new applications, upload documents, pay monthly service fees or handle pre-schedule challenges. QSX is ideal for everyday group meetings. It's Voice+Content without any of the usual hassles!

Polycom SoundStation EX - Conference phone

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Polycom SoundStation EX - Conference phone

Manufacturer: Polycom Inc.
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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ASIN: B0007RDNEQ

Product Description

Why settle for an ordinary, handset speakerphone when you can use a SoundStation EX? Unlike other speakerphones that only allow one person to talk at a time, Polycom's breakthrough Acoustic Clarity Technology lets you have natural, free flowing two-way discussions. Conference calls are not only more productive, but also much more efficient.While on a conference call, have you ever tried to interrupt someone who was making a point you did not agree with? Well, SoundStation EX enables you to speak at the same time as someone else so you don't have to wait for him or her to stop talking before you can break in.

Polycom VSX 7000e - Video conferencing kit - with Polycom SoundStation VTX 1000 Conference Phone

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Polycom VSX 7000e - Video conferencing kit - with Polycom SoundStation VTX 1000 Conference Phone

Manufacturer: Polycom Inc.
ProductGroup: CE

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ASIN: B000CF4FTK

Product Description

Polycom VSX 7000e is an award winning split video conferencing for medium and large rooms, with more flexibility than ever before. It's ideal for medium to large rooms of up to 40 people and fits seamlessly with any meeting room, flat panel displays, plasmas and LCD's.Industry's most advanced video technology Pro-Motion offers smooth, natural motion and sharp clear images for outstanding video.Industry-leading audio capabilities with Polycom StereoSurround offer voice clarity during simultaneous conversations.Call any standard base conferencing system easily without worrying about audio and video compliance.Easily share presentations, movie files, audio clips and pictures during a videoconference.Polycom VSX 7000e has a versatile, connecting to any TV or XGA display.This product comes with People+Content, Multipoint and SoundStation VTX 1000.Have you ever wasted time on inefficient conference calls by continuously having to repeat yourself or shout into the phone to be heard? Well, Polycom has a revolutionary solution. The next generation of conference phones is here! The SoundStation VTX 1000 enables you to speak naturally from 2 feet to 20 feet away from the microphone, so those on the remote end of the call can hear you clearly - leading to increased productivity, faster decision making, a higher competitive advantage, and much happier conference call participantsAs the world's first high-fidelity, wideband conference phone, the SoundStation VTX 1000 covers the full range of the human speech spectrum, making every voice, word, and syllable crystal clear - you'll think you were all in the same room! It's like going from black-and-white to color TV.Now is the time to experience the SoundStation VTX 1000. It's the perfect solution for any size conference room and will provide full room coverage for a 54' x 40' room. Your business can't afford to use yesterday's technology and be stuck with yesterday's problems.

Average customer rating:

Works well for me

Does not work with Tivo

Neat little adapter

Garbage - who cares if it works when it's taped together...

Network Adaptor for TIVO

Linksys USB200M EtherFast USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter

Manufacturer: Linksys
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Product Features:

Compact size for greater flexibility

Easy-to-Read LEDs

Connects at a full 100Mbps via USB 2.0, up to 8 times faster than a USB 1.1 adapter

Also compatible with USB 1.1 desktop and notebook computers

Plug-and-Play Compatible with Windows 98SE, 2000, Millennium, and XP

ASIN: B000085ZKV

Product Description

Linksys USB200M Compact USB 2.0 to 10/100 Ethernet Adapter - Now you can connect your desktop or laptop computer to any 10/100 Ethernet network - without opening the case or using up a valuable PC Card slot! This little device is about the size of a small marker, making it the perfect device for someone on the go. Just pop off the cap and plug it into a USB 2.0 port. A little door flips up to reveal a 10/100 Ethernet port - it's that easy! No cords at all, and with USB 2.0, you can enjoy the full 100Mbps speed of your network. It's even USB 1.1 compatible!

Customer Reviews:

Works well for me.......2007-09-19

I purchased this to connect my series2 TiVo into my network. The TiVo instantly picked up on it, got the IP assignment from the DHCP server, and quite frankly I've forgotten about it since then since it "just works".

Does not work with Tivo.......2007-09-07

I bought this hoping I would not have buy Tivo's in house wireless adapter. Do not waste your time, it does not work.

Neat little adapter.......2007-09-05

This is the adapter you need if you have a USB port and need an Ethernet port. It is small and works great.

Garbage - who cares if it works when it's taped together..........2007-08-12

I don't often review products online - only when they dramatically impress me, or alternatively when they holistically frustrate me. This one falls in the later category.

As the other reviews note, it works when it gets taped together but why in the world would anyone want such a fragile piece of garbage that won't even hold the CAT 5 cable when that is the only reason the product was put on the market in the first place. Linksys's cost cutting is evident on this product. The little plastic 'door' that opens to plug in the CAT 5 cable falls off with incredible ease, making it impossible to plug in. If you have to use duct tape on high tech products (if you can even categorize this USB network adapter as high tech given that it's really a commodity) then it's not worth the cash. Save your money, and buy one that's twice as much - it will be cheaper for you in the end as duct tape isn't cheap these days (but apparently it is higher tech than this joke of a product). Shame on you linksys.

Network Adaptor for TIVO.......2007-07-17

Great product. Just plugged it in and everything worked. I purchased a second one as soon as I found out how well the first worked.

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