Hosted PBX

September 19, 2006 by lancesells

Packet8’s Virtual Office VoIP Hosted PBX phone service provides small to medium sized businesses with a cost-effective, feature-rich alternative to traditional business phone systems.

Virtual Office can replace the need for PBXs for companies located in the same building or in regional offices spread across the globe. In addition to enterprise-class PBX functionality, Virtual Office service plans offer unlimited local and long distance calling and unlimited extension dialing, regardless of location, for a flat monthly rate.

Each Virtual Office extension includes a powerful suite of features, often reserved for high-end, premises-based PBX systems, that can be easily administered through the Web, by phone, from voicemail prompts, or by calling 8×8. These features include: auto-attendant, ring groups, business-class voice-mail, direct dial number, conference bridge, toll-free extension to extension calling worldwide, and much more.

Packet8 can handle the entire system configuration as well as provide user and password access to the Packet8 Web-based online portal, enabling complete self-service system and extension controls for the user 24/7.

Learn more about Packet8’s hosted PBX here.

Is T1 Internet access right for your business?

September 14, 2006 by lancesells

Is T1 Internet access right for your business? Depending on your needs T1 internet access could be the best option for your business. A T1 Internet connection is a dedicated, ‘always on’, very high-speed connection to the Internet. It’s the right choice for supporting many simultaneous users and/or applications and web-related activities that are considered mission-critical.

This high-performance service is designed especially for companies that rely on the Internet to conduct business. T1 Internet access enhances business productivity through the use of voice over IP, email, web access, web hosting, ftp file transfers, multimedia presentations, and videoconferencing. A T1 connection is perfect for small and medium sized businesses needing an Internet service provider for 15 to 50 internet users. They can also be used to efficiently link several offices to each other through a wide-area network.

For many businesses the biggest factor in their decision is reliability. If reliability is critical to the applications you run over your connection you should seriously consider replacing your DSL or cable Internet connection with a T1 Internet connection. DSL and cable internet are a quick and cost effective method of acquiring high speed bandwidth – but, they are not intended to support commercial applications or large numbers of users as are T1 connections.

In many business situations when the internet connection is lost revenue is lost. In today’s busy world businesses just cannot afford the risk of down time. A T1 Internet connection is backed by a Service Level Agreement that specifies performance metrics and remedies if those measures are not met. If your connection to the Internet is mission-critical, then a T1 Internet connection is the preferred solution.
Get an instant online quote right here.

Palm Treo 700w (Multimedia Phone)

September 14, 2006 by lancesells

Palm Treo 700w

The Palm Treo 700w is perhaps the best all around smartphone we’ve ever seen. The first Treo with Microsoft Windows Mobile, the Treo 700w is a breed apart. With the amazing “Today” screen that delivers current information and one click access to key Treo features, ability to synch your email and calendar over the air, Word, Excel and PowerPoint document editing, a 1.3 Megapixel camera, broadband download speeds and Bluetooth, the Treo 700w raises the bar for all other “smart” phones.

Highlights

  • First Treo Ever With Microsoft Windows Mobile Platform
  • Amazing Microsoft “Today” Screen Gives You Immediate Access To Current Info and Key Treo Functions
  • Edit Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Read PDFs
  • Full Featured Email Supports Corporate And Personal Accounts
  • 1.3 Megapixel Camera Takes High-quality Photos and Video Clips
  • Bluetooth Wireless Technology
  • Near-Broadband Data Download Speeds
  • Windows Media Player Portable Gives You MP3 and Streaming Multimedia Support

What’s In The Box With The Phone

  • Additional Items Included – Battery, Wall Charger, User Guide, USB ActiveSync Cable, CD-ROM Software, Stylus, Ear Bud

Advanced Features

  • Digital Camera – 1.3 Megapixel Camera (1280 x 1024 Pixel Resolution Max), 2x Digital Zoom, Edit Photo Album
  • Streaming Multimedia Support – Yes, High-speed Downloads and Windows Media Player Gives The Best Multimedia Experience
  • MP3 Player – Yes, Windows Media Player Mobile Lets You Listen to MP3 and Other Format Files In Rich Stereo
  • FM Radio – Yes, With Software Sold Separately
  • Attachment Viewing (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) – Yes, View and Edit MS Word, Excel PowerPoint Files, View PDF Documents
  • Bluetooth Wireless Technology – Yes, Version 1.2 Supported
  • Video Capture / Camcorder – Yes, QCIF-quality Resolution Max, Length Determined Solely By Available Memory
  • QWERTY Keyboard – Yes, Backlit
  • Infrared Port – Yes
  • Data Capable / Use This Phone As A Modem – Yes, When Connected To Your Computer Via USB Cable, Bluetooth or Infrared
  • PC Synchronization – Yes, Sync Via Cable, Infrared or Bluetooth, Microsoft ActiveSync Syncs Your Corporate Email

Messaging Features

  • HTML Web Browsing – Yes, Pocket Internet Explorer Supports HTML, SSL, JavaScript, Cookies, Bookmarks, Frames and VPNs
  • Multimedia Messaging – Yes, Send and Receive Pictures and Videos
  • Text Messaging (SMS) – Yes, Plus MSN Messenger Instant Messaging
  • Email Client – Yes, Pocket Outlook With Attachment Viewing, ActiveSync Over-the-air or USB, POP3/SMTP Support

Personalization and Fun Features

  • Polyphonic Ringtones – Yes, Downloadable
  • MP3 Ringtones – Yes, Plus Video Profiles
  • Ringer Profiles – Yes, Multiple Formats Supported
  • Picture Caller ID – Yes, Plus Video Caller ID
  • Games – Yes, Downloadable Titles From Verizon Wireless Get It Now Service
  • Customizable Graphics – Yes, Downloadable, Multiple Formats Supported

Core Features

  • Color Main Display – Yes, 240 x 240 Pixels, Over 65,000 Colors, TFT
  • Touch Screen – Yes, Stylus Included
  • Speakerphone – Yes
  • To-Do List – Yes
  • Voice Memo – Yes
  • Standard 2.5mm Headset Jack – Yes, Stereo
  • Alarm – Yes
  • Calculator – Yes
  • Vibrate – Yes
  • Phonebook Capacity – Uses Shared, Expandable Memory
  • Multiple Numbers Per Name – Yes, Plus Email Addresses, Instant Messenger Addresses and Web Addresses
  • Calendar – Pocket Outlook Provides Rich Calendar, Syncs With PC Directly, Over The Air With ActiveSync

Battery Life

  • Battery Type – LiIon
  • Talk Time – Up to 282 Minutes
  • Standby Time – Up to 360 Hours

Technical Specifications

  • Platform / Operating System – Windows Mobile 5.0.2.0 Pocket PC With Intel 312Mhz XScale Processor
  • Network Compatibility – CDMA 800, 1900
  • Ringtone Types Supported – MIDI, WAV, WMA, WMV, MP3, 3G2, and PlaysForSure®
  • Data Download Speed – EV-DO (Up to 700 Kbps) and 1xRTT (Up to 130 Kbps)
  • Built-In Memory – 60 MB Available
  • Expandable Memory Capacity – Yes, SecureDigital (SD) Card Format Compatible
  • Dimensions – 4.40 in x 2.30 in x 0.90 in
  • Weight – 6.40 oz

Compatibility Features

  • Device Supports Voice Plans – Yes
  • Device Supports PDA Services – Yes
  • Available For Purchase Without Service Plan – Yes
  • Device Supports IN Messaging (TXT-PIX) – Yes