One of the features that makes the iPhone easy to use is the ability to create conference calls or place calls on hold or mute without needing to know any special key codes. All you have to do is touch the big button on the touch screen and you’re all set. Today, snom introduced a new VoIP desk phone, the snom 870, which incorporates a touch screen. The screen is 4×3 inches in size and is primarily aimed for businesses, however I can see something like this easily finding its way into the home.
Since the phone has a touchscreen, setting up a conference call for up to five people is supposed to be easy because of a drag and drop menu system. Things like speed dial get an upgrade thanks to the touchscreen and an address book as well. The phone does seem a bit on the pricey side at $349. However if you’re trying to run a business but your employees require a training session to learn their old phones, maybe a touch screen option is better (assuming the snom works as advertised).
Now if you want to have a bit of a laugh, watch the video below that makes using the snom 870 appear to be a zen like experience from a dream (it also shows the phone in action).
Company site: [snom.com]
The touch screen functionality of the phone definitely rocks. Yesterday (July 20th) snom updated pricing for their 8 series phones .
So you can now find the snom 870 for $319 USD at select retailers. This new price point makes a great VoIP phone even more attractive