I have the same dilemma with Polycom phones. Given their support (actually complete lack of), I am quite loathe to giving them business. On the other hand they are so darned cheap compared to other similar phones, I sure get tempted to use them if I can find a workaround.
Compare Polycom IP-500 for $170 vs. Sayson-480i for $250 or SNOM-190 for
$220. If it were a matter of 1 or 2 phones, I will gladly go with SNOM
or Sayson, but if I have to buy 50, Polycoms become irresistible.
As a matter of fact, my current client needs 120 phones to work with Asterisk. I have to make a decision soon about which one do I give to him.
Between Snoms and Polycoms, I would go with Polycom every time. The users will love you for it. There are many more features, the sound quality is much better, they are easier to use, and the default ring tone is not as annoying. As an administrator with that many phones, you NEED centralized administration, too. Polycom provides a passable mechanism to do this. AFAIK, there is no centralized admin on the Snoms. I don't have experience with the Sayson's, so I can't comment on them.
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