republican-creole
Search:  

 
 
   News
newer
story category More Vonage VDV21 Shots
No word yet on release date...
(old news - 01:48PM Wednesday Sep 12 2007)
tags: hardware · VoIP · Vonage
Click for full size
Vonage's new Ambit VDV21 VoIP gateway is currently in beta. When released, it will offer Vonage users a handy LCD that displays voicemail info, CID, call logs and more. Users asked to test the unit are being given a $30 credit on their primary line.

Teased by TechCrunch and Fortune last month as something revolutionary that would compete with Ooma (which is itself not so revolutionary), Vonage has since admitted that the device is "just a router" -- albeit a sexier one. Crunchgear has some shots of the device, though we saw a better shot surface last month at BadCircuit.

Related:
  1. Vonage To Resell Covad DSL
  2. MagicJack Announces Massive Sales
  3. Comcast Says They'll Play Nice With Vonage
  4. Vonage Picks Ex-AT&T Exec As New CEO
  5. Nokia Backing Away From Mobile VoIP
  6. World’s First Skype Video Phone Disappoints
  7. AT&T Introduces New Home Manager System
  8. Is Vonage's Goose Cooked?
Forums » More Vonage VDV21 Shots
view: topics flat text 
Post a:

Defiance82
Computer Elite
Premium
join:2002-09-11
Reeds Spring, MO
clubs:

HMM

Looks kind of clumpy...

dvd536
as Mr. Pink as they come
Premium
join:2001-04-27
Phoenix, AZ

Re: HMM

said by Defiance82 See Profile :

Looks kind of clumpy...
and cheesey too.
--
You can never be too rich, too thin or have too much Bandwidth

Koguma

@speakeasy.net

You get that with a $2 CID box.

I bought a CID box for $2 on clearance. They're giving those things away. You get caller id, and a call log. All for $2.

lapomme

@comcast.net

Re: You get that with a $2 CID box.

Where ? How do I get one ?

tcp1
Premium
join:2000-04-17
Herndon, VA

wow

I usually don't care too much how my gear looks - but wow, that's an ugly box.

knightmb

join:2003-12-01
Franklin, TN
·Comcast
·Vonage
·Speakeasy

Re: wow

said by tcp1 See Profile :

I usually don't care too much how my gear looks - but wow, that's an ugly box.
I'm sure it will be cheaper than the iPhone. I should get one just to say I have one

hayabusa3303
Over 200 mph
Premium
join:2005-06-29
clubs:

edit:
September 12th, @03:00PM

Ugly

Everything Ambit makes looks like sh**. I would hide that thing somewhere the sun dont shine.

My linksys Pap2 looks better than that.

TJ_in_IL

join:2006-06-10
Winthrop Harbor, IL

Re: Ugly

I agree, I would hide that under my old SunRocket ATA!!!

TJ
--
TeleBlend- Your Local Broadband Phone Company????

batatester

@exsbs.net

VDV21

ok so i have been testing this out for vonage for 3 weeks and so far i like it and it is not as big as the photo shows it
and if the internet is out it lets you know by flashing
JerseyDevil
Premium
join:2006-11-06
Englishtown, NJ
clubs:
·Vonage
·Optimum Online

Device Lacks Purpose

First, the device is ugly and second it lacks a true purpose and need.

Most people have routers on a shelf for a reason to avoid using precious desk space. Secondly in this day and age most people already have a phone with caller-ID so who the heck needs a box or a big clunky device to do that for them in this day and age.
--
"Beer is Proof That G-D Loves Us and Wants Us to Be Happy" - Ben Franklin

mindfrost82

join:2003-04-19
Cortland, IL

Re: Device Lacks Purpose

I agree. I have Vonage and I have 4 cordless phones that run off of one box attached to my Vonage phone adapter hidden in a corner. All of the phones will show callerID, call logs, voicemail indicators, etc. If the internet is out, it will display that there is a connection problem. If someone is on a call, it will show "line in use".

This was just a set of phones I picked up at Best Buy, they weren't made for Vonage and they can be used on any service.

Maarvin
Premium
join:2005-04-11
Denver, CO

Re: Device Lacks Purpose

I agree as well. I have been very happy with my RT31P2. That and my 5.8Ghz phones tell me all that I need to Know.
JJV
Premium
join:2001-04-25
Seattle, WA
clubs:

testin

I have one. Its working great.
The display is nice but I don't need it.
Network Guy

join:2000-08-25
New York
·Verizon Online DSL

Real question here is

Is Vonage still working on that "workaround" to get Verizon off their nuts? Or are they still pushing newer and more innovative incentives to get more sign-ups?

Last I checked, my parents' Vonage router hasn't seen any firmware updates nor have they come up with any news on the matter.
Forums » More Vonage VDV21 Shots


Thursday, 16-Oct 16:25:20 Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Hosting by www.nac.net - DSL,Hosting & Co-lo | feedback | contact
over 9 years online! © 1999-2008 dslreports.com.