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When starting a new company or moving a business to a new location, some people may want to look at used business phone systems. Some telephone multi line systems are expensive and you may be able to have a perfectly working phone base, that while not new, can work fine and save you thousands of dollars.
  Call Waiting/Caller ID† capability keeps you informed. Don't miss that important call! Call Waiting and Caller ID capabilities let you know when you have incoming calls — plus, you know who they are, so you can decide whether to interrupt your current conversation! The 99-name/-number Caller ID memory lets you see who called while you were away.
IrDA port for quick PDA synch-up. Now you can quickly and easily update your PDA or phone system via the convenient IrDA port.
Four-line system is ideal for expanding businesses. Manage multiple activities? Let the distinct ring tell you which area of your business the caller wants. Each of the system's four lines has a distinctive ring and line-in-use indicator. This allows you to dedicate lines to different areas of your business — for small-office convenience and big-office potential!
Panasonic KX-TS3282B 2-Line Expandable Speakerphone with Data Port (Black) - The X-TS3282B offers flexible extension numbering for up to eight extensions (that is, up to seven optional add-on units) and data ports for full integration. The base houses all call features and functions as a speakerphone with adjustable volume control, and accommodates three-way conference calling. A three-line LCD shows all caller ID information and allows users access to up to 50 stored names and numbers. New and used systems available for this model.
AT&T 974 Small Business System Speakerphone with Intercom and Caller ID/Call Waiting - The AT&T 974 Corded Speakerphone is easy to install and set up, for easier communication when you're at home. Use the corded handset or put callers on speakerphone to free up your hands. Chain dialing Rapid Scroll Programmable pause Selectable ringer tones Headset compatible Color - Titanium Blue Works with 944, 955, 964, 945, 984 Caller ID Features. Sellers offering this model used right now.
Caller ID & Call Waiting Capability on all 4 lines
200 name/number Caller ID history
Visual message-waiting indicator. AT&T phone systems offered new and used.
Related Article to new and used phone systems and how to buy.
How To Buy A Business Phone System
Al Martinovic
There are many considerations when buying a new business phone system and with so many brands to choose from it can become a very daunting task.
This article will try to explain what to consider when purchasing a new business phone system and in the process hopefully save you some headaches and money as well.
First you have to know the current communication needs for your company and how many lines and extensions (telephones) you may need. Fax machines, credit card terminals, and modems also have to be taken into consideration as they will require the use of extensions.
Can the business phone system you are using be expanded in the future to accomodate your needs? You might save some money in the beginning but when your business phone system has reached its maximum capacity for lines and extensions...
Then what? You need to buy a whole new system and spend a great deal of money in the process. And so the future growth of your company has to be considered as well. Your phone system should to be able to grow as your company grows.
Some phone systems will let you expand as your company grows with the addition of cards that will supply more lines and extensions or by the addition of an expansion unit similar to your main phone unit.
This in turn may save you money as the cost of adding more lines and extensions will be far cheaper than having to go out and buy a whole new business phone system.
Most business phone systems will offer the same basic features such as intercom, speed dialing, caller ID, music on hold, auto attendant and more. So that's not too much of a consideration.
The real consideration is down the road and whether your business phone system works with or is compatible with any of the communication trends you may want to use such as voicemail, conferencing equipment, and headsets. Otherwise you will have to go out and buy a new whole new phone system again.
So what it really comes down to is whether your phone system can grow as your business grows and whether the brand you are purchasing is compatible with or will offer any of the emerging communications technology that your business may need in the future.
To conclude, do some research on the business phone system you may want to purchase and ask questions from the dealer you are purchasing from. Choose your business phone system wisely and it will save you money and possible headaches in the future.
Al Martinovic has 10 years experience in the telecom industry and operates a website that features business telephone equipment at www.grandslamtel.com
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