{"id":41323,"date":"2012-01-16T14:34:52","date_gmt":"2012-01-16T18:34:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.voipsupply.com\/blog\/?p=41323"},"modified":"2016-07-26T11:36:46","modified_gmt":"2016-07-26T15:36:46","slug":"polycom-vvx-500","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.voipsupply.com\/blog\/voip-insider\/polycom-vvx-500\/","title":{"rendered":"First Look: Polycom VVX 500 Business Media Phone Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"polycom_vvx_500\"<\/a>Unified Communications (UC) touts universal access across all mediums so why not have a little interface unity across those devices?<\/p>\n

The Polycom VVX 500<\/strong> is a sleek new HD voice VoIP phone offering a familiar touch screen experience<\/a>.\u00a0 A touch screen experience that’s so familiar I’m confident that even my iPad toting\u00a0dad\u00a0can use this phone with little to no training.<\/p>\n

Time Saver<\/h2>\n

Time saving is Polycom\u2019s goal for the VVX 500 through a small learning curve, desktop and mobile device integration, and fingertip access to your information.\u00a0 The VVX 500\u2019s 3.5 inch touch screen provides a quick look at your synced calendar, contacts, and streaming media (news, sports, weather, stocks) to give you a jump on your day while\u00a0your computer boots up.<\/p>\n

Performance<\/h2>\n

Billed as a performance business media phone, the VVX 500 targets busy workers that need a phone to keep up with their multi-tasking.\u00a0 Or, this phone\u00a0is for\u00a0anyone who really hates lag time and thinks 15 seconds for a video to load is an outrage<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The touchscreen\u2019s response time is super-fast and very intuitive whether you\u2019re entering data, scrolling through menus, or jumping from app to app<\/a>.\u00a0 Navigation is tuned to resemble smartphones.<\/p>\n

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Features & Functions<\/h2>\n

The VVX<\/strong> 500<\/strong> is compatible with DECT, Wi-Fi, 3G\/4G networks, and Bluetooth for wireless audio expansions<\/a> including electronic hook switch (EHS) with select headsets.\u00a0\u00a0 When standard forms of communication aren\u2019t enough, the ultimate remote collaboration solution is possible with video conferencing.<\/p>\n

An optional USB camera will be available that simply clips onto the phone console above the touch screen. Granted the small screen won\u2019t give you much range for video conferencing but, in a pinch\u00a0this simple solution may be all you need to be productive in a small office setting.<\/p>\n

The VVX 500 incorporates the Polycom Desktop Connector which is their fancy way of saying this phone connects to your PC allowing keyboard and mouse sharing.\u00a0 This option works well when you\u2019re at your PC and using a wireless headset. Being able to manipulate the VVX 500 phone screen with your mouse or keyboard can speed up or simplify dialing or other phone interactions when you\u2019re in the middle of using other computer based programs.<\/p>\n

Featuring HTML5 media playback, dual USB ports, built-in apps plus API for third-party applications; Polycom\u2019s VVX 500 is built for speed and performance while also being customizable, future proof, and expandable.<\/p>\n

Until a better and more integrated solution comes along, desktop phones are still proving useful and at less than $250.00 the Polycom VVX 500 might be the most flexible and easy to use\u00a0desktop phone\u00a0we\u2019ve seen.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s in the box?<\/h2>\n