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

Manufacturer: Polycom Inc.
Customer Rating:

, based on 2 reviews

Lowest Price: $925.00
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Editorial Review:

Phone Lines: 1 x Analog
Phone Features: Caller ID - Bellcore type 1
Interfaces/Ports: RJ-45 /1 x 2-pin RJ-11
Buttons & Keys: Hold Button/Redial/Mute Button/On/Off/Volume Control - Up/Down/12 x Alphanumeric - Telephone Keypad
Form Factor: Table-top ; Standard Warranty: 1 Year(s)

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

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.

2007-02-06

Ultra-quality communication tool

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.

2004-07-09