This past Sunday I just happened to see that snom had released firmware v1.16 for the m3 SIP/DECT phone. I took some time to have the phone update itself from snom's provisioning server. The process appeared to stall for quite…
There's been an interesting thread on the Asterisk Users Mail List where someone has been seeking a reliable Wifi SIP handset. Lots of user experience with Wifi and DECT devices has been forthcoming. One reader indicates that they think the…
This review was originally published Feb 26, 2008 at www.smallnetbuilder.com
| At a Glance | |
|---|---|
| Product | snom m3 IP DECT phone |
| Summary | Full-featured business-class cordless IP phone system |
| Pros | • Easy setup • Very good call quality • Good cordless range • Excellent battery life • Multiple simultaneous SIP registrations |
| Cons | • Contact list not remote provisioned • No use of SIP URIs • No dedicated function keys • No support for G.722 • Weak speakerphone |
I have worked from a home office for over ten years. Just over two years ago, I transitioned both my home and office to a completely VoIP-based phone system. My goal was to improve my ability to stay connected while reducing my monthly operating costs. I carefully selected high quality, business-class SIP desk phones with a variety of features to make running a small office easier.
If you’ve been hanging around these parts a while you’ll already know that I’ve had the snom m3 SIP DECT phone system installed since mid-January. I got lucky and bought one of the first units delivered to snom’s US distributor in Dallas.
Then a few months later, and after hearing rave reviews from a few people abroad, I imported a Siemens S685IP SIP DECT phone system from the UK. So now we have two SIP DECT systems on the property.
Why you ask?
I must admit that in the chaos around my office lately I’ve had the Siemens S685IP DECT system powered off. Today I took some time to get the base installed where I really want it, which is way up high along with the antenna from the Portech GSM gateway. When I powered it back up the handset reported that there was a new firmware update.
As previously announced snom has made available a DECT repeater for their m3 cordless SIP phone system. This should further enhance the phones appeal. VOIP Supply has the unit listed at $133. Not cheap, but not unreasonable either. We've really…