At Inductive Automation we run Asterisk on a modest Dell server machine and use affordable Polycom VOIP handsets. There was a bit of a learning curve in the beginning, but we got over it and now it's a piece of cake for us to manage all of our calling features from a web page. And unlike other systems we had in the past we can keep adding extensions without limit.
There are now several inexpensive "all-in-one" VOIP systems on the market. These have from 1 to 8 FXO ports (standard outside line) to connect to telco and don't require a PC at all. It's just an appliance running the Asterisk software. We've been experimenting with a couple of these. One of these is made in Australia by Rowetel. The one FXO line version is pictured above. I believe it can support a good number of extensions. A box like this would be perfect for home use. The four or eight line version might perfect for a small business. And nothing could be more affordable - the box above only costs $175 USD.
If you're wondering why we're experimenting with these cool little boxes, stay tuned. You'll find out what it's all about in the first quarter of 2013.
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