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Business conferencing has a new standard - the cordless conference phone.
This must have business accessory is giving you the conferencing ability in places, until now, you were unable to conference, such as real-estate offices, hotel rooms and construction sites.
This technology allows you to have everyone in one place, at one time to brainstorm or just to get everyone up to speed. This will make your business meetings more productive, which saves you time and, in turn, saves you money.
There are really two types of cordless conference phones; standard and expandable. What this means to you is that the expandable type allows you to add on expansion microphones.
The average “basic unit” has a range of two to ten feet from the built-in microphones. If your conference table is 16ft. long, the expandable conference phone is probably the best type for you.
The price range runs the gamut. The list prices start at $474.00 and go up to $899.00. There are a few accessories available such as larger batteries, costing on the average $120.00.
The expandable microphones run about $170.00 for a package of two, depending on the brand. The difference in prices really depends on what type of features you need, such as talk time and security. Once you have decided on the brand, shop the Internet for the best price. There are some deals out there.
Currently, there are three companies manufacturing a truly cordless conference phone:
1.)Olympia: Their phone features full duplex (no clipping or voice drop out) and has three omni-directional microphones. The range from phone to base is 150’. Their echo cancellation removes annoying feedback.
You have six hours of talk time and 80 hours of standby. Some of its features include 2.4GHz, call timer, 10 number phone book, and five ringer melodies. Average list price $474.00.
2.) NEC Conference Max Plus: The phone features full-duplex sound and 360° audio pickup from three built-in microphones. Base to phone range is 150’.
It eliminates “tunnel” sound with first-mic priority feature. This phone allows for 12 hours of talk time and 36 hours of standby. Average list price $499.95.
3.) Polycom SoundStation 2W EX: This phone is expandable and it does not require an analog phone line. You can use a cell phone. It offers the added security of 64-bit voice encryption.
Some other features include: two-way simultaneous conversation, 2.4 GHz, wireless range of 150’, two battery versions, 12 hrs of talk time or 24 hrs of talk time, portable charger and the only cordless conference phone with recorder capability. Average list price $899.99.
Setting up a cordless conference phone is very easy. It works much like a cordless telephone. You will need a power outlet and analog phone line.
First, connect the base to the power supply and telephone line. Then install the battery on the tabletop phone. Wait for a “bong” sound and a “ready” display on the phone, this means the base and phone are communicating properly.
Let your battery fully charge according to the manufactures directions. You may now program the features on your phone.
Each brand of phone is different but the set up is very similar to setting up a fax machine or programming your cell phone.
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