Fresh off the heals of a recent post I just did on “The Office Phone is Dead“, Cisco just introduced an amazing looking handset – obviously very high end – the Cisco 9900 series. This phone clearly blurs the line between phone and PC. I believe the phone apps are moving to the desktop and away from the handset, although there clearly is a market willing to pay $800 for a full video desk phone.
I copied these specs from Cisco’s web site:
The Cisco Unified IP Phone 9900 Series delivers high-quality, interactive multimedia communications and advanced features in an elegant ergonomic design that is user – and eco-friendly.
Features and benefits include:
* Interactive high-performance business video elevates and personalizes communications ( Requires Cisco Unified Video Camera)
* Large, backlit, vibrant high-resolution fully-adjustable color displays enrich user experience for easy viewing
* Bluetooth 2.0 headsets add freedom at the desk.
* Dual standard USB 2.0 ports support USB wired headsets for greater choice and convenience
* High-definition voice (HD voice) provides greater clarity in communications
* Gigabit Ethernet switch ports enable collocation of a multimedia PC for reduced infrastructure costs
* Tri-color illuminated LED line/feature keys support at-a-glance status for primary and shared lines.
* XML and MIDlet applications add business value
* Cisco Unified IP Color Key Expansion Module adds scalability with additional programmable line/feature keys
* Two color options and handset styles increase flexibility and comfort
Written by: Jeff Wiener. www.digitcom.ca. Follow TheTelecomBlog.com by: RSS, Twitter, Identi.ca, or Friendfeed
