7920s not cutting it, need alternative

[knaufit2008]

I am currently deploying a notable number of 7920 wireless handsets for local VOIP communication. However I am experiencing a very high attrition rate due to the nature of my site. Handsets fail constantly costing time and money to replace or repair.

Can anybody recomend a rugedized wireless handset that will work on Call Manager 4.1 over Cisco infrastructure? like my old 7920 do.

Even a rubberized case would be of interest, preferably one that designed to protect the keypad from spills and the phone from impacts.

[olivds]

Check out www.systemwear.com and www.zcover.com

Also, the Cisco 7921s seem to be much more durable.

[knaufit2008]

Nice idea, but we also use charging cradles and these covers get in the way.

[migilles]

Yes the Cisco 7921G is our 2nd generation wireless IP phone and has much more features and enhancements. The 7920 phone has been end-of-sale since June 2007, so would suggest to go the 7921G route for any new deployments.

[knaufit2008]

I can live without new features. What I need are phones that will last more than a month.

[migilles]

One of the highlighted features for the 7921 is that is more rugged as well.

For 7920 and if in a "rough" environment, then you may want to look at some of the carry case options.

[knaufit2008]

It seems that the 7921 might be the only product on offer. I'm surprised that there isn't a special rugedized model available given that VOIP is one of the best ways to rapidly set up a communications network in areas such as disaster zones or construction sites withut having to lay down cables.

Saying that the environment here is rough is a little bit of an understatment. I've had phones partially smashed, poisoned by chemicals, and or simply rendered inopperable due to fouling. It's a task just keeping them opperable.