Auerswald Comfortel itself advertises the 2600 itself as follows ([...]):
"Cremlingen, September 2012. With the two new models COMfortel 1600 and 2600 modern technology of mobile devices also holds the more classic environment of the ISDN system telephones catchment. Her large, illuminated displays complement the control via keyboard and D-pad to the intuitive operation via touch Panel a unique selling point in this product category. Also with regard to functionality and ergonomics are the Auerswald newcomers the demands of professional users more than justice. "
Unfortunately, at the time of my purchase to the manufacturers website for me was not apparent that the new Comfortel 2600 as opposed to the older COMfortel 2500 has only a "castrated" answering machine, the example is no longer able to automatically preset varying depending announcements play for time.
In short, what the cheaper old product was that one has withheld from the new higher priced product. Also interesting is the response back from Auerswald on a demand that you had no intention in the context of software features to provide the missing updates. You could probably, this will not do, however. In an internet forum, this was criticized by other people. In particular it was alleged that the current model to lower equipment on the manufacturing side is not clear. In the forum appears to have been given by an employee of the manufacturer this as a statement that the professional functionality of the user only confuse and is therefore no longer available. There was Alternatively is then offered that a new telephone system for great system phone you buy, then a centralized voice mail system includes or just an upgrade module (provided for the existing Auerswald installation at all available). So you could then use the answering machine of the telephone system. This raises but then the question of why it has such a castrated answering machine at all on when you be better to use the telephone system? Why they advertise then ever with the answering machine?
At least one thinks apparently - according to entry in the Internet forum - about it, at least offer the option of a manual changeover of different announcements through one of the programmable buttons. At least something. So we should not be an every time working through the menu. Since then the only question whether the function really comes and especially when.
After - for the benefit of the otherwise confused users - the answering machine so only offers neutered, can you look at the really important things no slouch! At least you can save really great individual wallpapers and ringtones on your phone. It may be that these so great features for one or the other may seem important, I can whistle it. A reasonable answer machine that the demands of professional users is more than justice would have preferred.
But there are definitely good news as well. With an exciting new device can call wonderful. The comfortably lightweight handset offers excellent sound quality. The cable to the listener is sufficiently long and does not interfere. The speakerphone deserves its name. The new operation via buttons and touch screen is very good. Alone the menu looks even a little bit of improvement. But you find yourself in a very short time along very well. The other features are absolutely resolved in order and sometimes quite good. The keypad is cleared. The phone can be set up both directly on the phone or by software on the PC. Both are well managed. Even if bitched in various forums over the stale design software, so I find nothing negative here. The software is designed perfectly clear and functional. Just like already in the telephone systems. Who wants to buy a game Colorful itself. The phone was set up in no time and ready to use. The takeover of the address book from Outlook was a breeze.
The device acts processed very neat. One has the feeling that this is definitely the case of quality goods.
Conclusion:
Would not the matter of the castrated answering machine, so I would recommend the unit with 5 stars. After Auerswald but even auslobt, but then the great features of the cheaper predecessor to the answering machine (especially timed announcements) the device for professional use omits, so I can forgive only three stars. This alone because the A / B is very important for me and the time of purchase on the publisher's website was not apparent to me that the features of the model are missing in 2500. Possibly the manufacturer provides this still about the unproblematic possible software update after. That way, you can easily initiate by pressing a button from the menu.
