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At work, we are setting up a conference room, and we want a Polycom that we can hook up to the phone system for traditional voice conferencing, as well as one we can hook up to our Mac Mini + TV setup we're going to be using for Skype video conferencing.

Ideally, we want a single device that can toggle between the two different uses.

I know the SoundStation2 and 2W can connect to both computers and phones, but I am concerned about the ability to easily toggle between the two uses. The documentation gives me mixed signals:

When you want to exit the IP MODE and use the SoundStation2W™ for normal Analog calls, simply press the “EXIT” soft-key and it will return the phone to normal Analog mode.

Please Note:
• Analog calls cannot be made via SoundStation2W™ while a computer is connected to the SoundStation2W™.

So, at first it sounds like I can hit the button to toggle out of IP Mode, but then what is the bit about analog not working if it's connected to a computer? Does that mean IP Mode or is it talking about the physical connection? Would I have to physically unplug the 2W from the computer each time I want to use it with the phone system, and deal with the irate computer now annoyed that it's lost a sound device?

Or perhaps is there a Polycom more suited to this double-duty than the SoundStation 2W? (Preferably not in some crazy-high price bracket?)

EDIT: I'm talking about a Polycom connecting to a PC using the Computer Calling Kit, which comes bundled with the 2W. I'm not asking about using the device as an analog phone, I know that works. I'm talking about using it as a Skype device simultaneously.

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SU is for computer hardware and software; choosing the right phone for an office setup does not fall under that category. – MaQleod Apr 11 '11 at 20:33
@MaQleod, as Polycom solutions are BOTH computer hardware and software... I would suggest it falls perfectly in this category. @Legion, may I ask why you want to avoid having 2 separate systems? I find it makes things much simpler (for the users) to have one dedicated for each task. – TheCompWiz Apr 11 '11 at 20:44
@TheCompWiz, I agree with you partially - The site is not about: "electronic devices, media players, cell phones or smart phones, except insofar as they interface with your computer" so it would be ok if he wanted to access the web interface on a VoIP phone, or if he wanted to install software on his computer that would remote control his phone, but settings on a desk phone to allow it to dial out between various configurations is specific to the phone, not its interface with a computer. – MaQleod Apr 11 '11 at 22:05
"except insofar as they interface with your computer" is exactly what I was asking about. I know how the thing works with the phone, the question was the behavior as a computer peripheral. Ridiculous question closure. – Legion Apr 12 '11 at 2:08
If not here, exactly what StackExchange site does this question belong on? I'm not asking about a gadget or a cell phone here. – Legion Apr 12 '11 at 2:22
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closed as off topic by Kyle, MaQleod, Linker3000, studiohack♦ Apr 11 '11 at 22:16

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