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any comments on these two systems. NEC is more money for us but I have to come up with pros and cons for the boss and sell him one. I like the NEC system but it is more expensive so if I went with that I would have major selling to do.
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As we sell both systems what do you want to do...ie application? I can tell you very definately pro's and cons.
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we are looking to replace an old tie system. The Sprint K3 system is $6,300. The NEC is $10,000-12,000 depending on which phones we get (console or no console). Got any selling points on either. We have mostly welders and machinists so I need user friendly and expandable. I need to sell both these to the owner and then give him my opinion. Want to get all my ducks in row before I talk to him. The systems seem alike to me. What are the differences?
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I guese I should ask do you need just basic phone service? How many lines/stations? How big do you think you are going to go?
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Both system can display caller ID. Ease of use goes to the K3. Expandability goes to the Aspire. The K3 has 2 built in analog ports for analog devices such as night bells or wireless phones...ect. The Aspire CAN get an analog card but costs nore $$$. The Aspire has IP capability..the K3 doesn't (at this time). Flash voicemail, both are ok but the Aspire flash VM is better, but I assume they quoted the 4 port flash VM. The K3 comes standard 8 port <- this is huge BTW.
Phones, I like the look of the NEC phones better, but the 28 button phone on the K3 is a TRUE 28 button phone as opposed to the NEC. NEC 22 button phone is really a 12 button phone (not counting hold keys ect cause both systems have them) with 10 speed dial keys. Just whatever button config they tell you like 34 button on the Aspire is really a 24 button. The K3 phones also have one HUGE advantage is that they can take a regular cheapo headset with a mini plug (like for wireless phone or cell) right into it. IMHO the speakerphones on the Aspire phones suck and sound weak.
Please note: the Aspire can get fairly big but, the little thing they fail to mention is that is you go over 64 ports you have to upgrade the processor and thats big $$$. But, it can get ALOT larger than the K3.
I hope this helps but with more info I can get you more detailed info.
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I have 6 incoming lines and need 24 extensions. Voice mail would be great, but not used by most employees. I have 2 buildings that are about 100 feet apart. I would like an auto attendent and the night ringer would be good to. We would eventually like to be able to hook up to our other building which is a mile down the street (when and if we get a new system there). That building has 6 incoming lines and would need at least 24 extensions minimum. thanks so much for all your help
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if it helps I have only 20 or so employees at my building that needs a phone system. My TIE systems has me short 4 extensions already and that number is growing.
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Ok np. Do you have wire going down to this other building (the one a mile away) or were you planning on networking via a T1 or IP?
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Ok np. Do you have wire going down to this other building (the one a mile away) or were you planning on networking via a T1 or IP?
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networking would come later, but I need to keep the option open. It would be over IP
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Are you locked into these 2 systems? You may want your sprint rep see if he offers the Spint Flexicom ipx500 system. Otherwise I would go Aspire ONLY for networking as the K3 doesn't have it yet. If you CAN get the ipx500 it's far and away better than both of those 2 choices. Remember on the Aspire you cannot use the flash voicemail as a centralized VM system..when you get into a regular NVM you are getting into $$$ and it's SLOW beacause of the analog integration. And if you want unified messanging you are talking big $$$. IP on the flexiciom is also alot more mature and flexible. Your call though. If you are locked between these 2 only the NEC will be a better choice IMHO.
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