The 7921G phone has many new features compared to its predecessor, the 7920 (see "New Phone, New Features," below left). The biggest change is support for 802.11a/b/g, which means that it can work in both the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz bands. Deploying phones in 802.11a gives you better performance in dense deployments and ensures there is no interference from microwave ovens and Bluetooth devices.
The Cisco 7921G compares well to other Vo-Fi phones on the market. While the SpectraLink 8000 series phone is dual-band and rugged, the 7921G offers a better user interface, making it easier to browse through menu options than on the SpectraLink 8800.
The 7921G is also designed to survive a fall of five feet and comes with a carry case that Cisco says will protect the phone in a 20-foot fall onto concrete, making the case a useful accessory in non-carpeted environments, such as factory floors.
Cisco also has integrated third-party apps, such as Berbee Push-to-Talk. A new desktop charging cradle includes a full duplex speaker phone, which is loud and clear enough for conference calls.
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