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Philips VOIP 321 Skype Dual Phone Single Handset VOIP3211G 37

Philips VOIP 321 Skype Dual Phone Single Handset VOIP3211G 37




Make and take calls on both networks from one single handset and you can see who is on-line without going to the PC. SkypeOut is a low cost way to make calls from Skype to friends who still use a traditional landline or mobile phone. With Skype you can enjoy making free calls all over the world to any other Skype users. With a single press on the Skype key, you can directly access your Skype contacts list. The list of the users currently logged on to Skype is displayed and you can see their online status. This Skype key also enables you to take the line (once the contact selected) and to make a Skype call (Skype & SkypeOut). This dualphone enables you to make calls via Internet or/and via a normal landline with the mobility, voice quality & ease of use of a cordless phone. Enjoy making free calls over the Internet without sitting in front of your computer. You can see your Skype contacts list directly on your handset. Caller ID, Call Waiting, Call on Hold, Message Waiting, Call Transfer Line, Dialing keypad, Phonebook, Call log, Redial, Skype, Loudspeaker Amber Backlit keypad Headphone jack Speakerphone-Talk handsfree Call log entries – 15 missed & 5 missed Redial List Capacity – 10 calls Name & number phonebook – 50 names and numbers Handset Volume Control – 5-level earpiece and loudspeaker volume control Display contacts list status Edit user status on the phone Direct call from contacts list Fully Integrated with Skype USB Full Speed – Full 12Mbps Power LED indicator – Green 2 AAA NiMH Battery type Up to 10 Hours Talk time Standby time – More than 100 hours Radio RF power – Less than 250mW System Requirements – Free USB port, Pentium-based PC with 400 MHz CPU or better, 128 MB RAM memory, 30MB or more Hard disk space, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating System, 33.6 kbps or faster Internet connection (Broadband preferred), CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive

User Ratings and Reviews

2 Stars phone not registered with base and it’s not compatible with vista only xp
OK I BOUGHT THE PHONE FOR A REASON TO USE IT AS A HOUSE PHONE WITH SKYPE I HAVE AND XP AND A VISTA FIRST I CONNECT IT WITH VISTA AND IT DID NOT WORK FOR SHRIMP NOT EVEN AFTER I DOWNLOADED THE LATEST DRIVER FOR VISTA OK SO THEN I WENT WITH MY XP AND IT WORKED PERFECTLY WITH NO PROBLEMS UNTIL 2 AND HALF WEEKS LATER THE PHONE STARTED SAYING PHONE NOT REGISTERED SO I TRY TO CONNECT IT AND IT SAYS SEARCHING FOR BASE FAIL AND IM STILL WITH NO PHONE

SO I RECOMMEND YOU NOT TO BUY THIS PHONE AND IF YOU BUY ONE THEN GOOD LUCK WITH IT. BUT FOR ME I’M DONE PHILLIPS NEVER BEEN SO DISAPPOINTED…:(

HOPE THIS HELPS

4 Stars It DOES work with Vista
I have been an Amazon customer for many many years, but I have not written a review until now largely because there are some misconceptions from other reviewers about this device’s compatibility with Vista that I think are negatively affecting the reviews.

I purchased this phone primarily for use with Skype because I was tired of having to sit at my desk with a headset. I don’t have a traditional phone line, so I cannot comment on any issues the phone might have with dual modes. I don’t know how it compares with other VOIP phones and I purchased it used at a very attractive price and I use it strictly for making calls through Skype. Also, I work with computers so I am comfortable installing components and drivers.

I was aware before buying the phone that it uses a USB connection and requires the computer to turned on always and for Skype to be running. I was also aware of some compatibility issues with Vista but after reading through the forums on Skype and saw that many users were running it on Vista without problems, I felt sure I could get it to work.

Misconception 1 – Does not work with Vista

The phone in fact DOES work with Vista and I have mine running on Vista Business right now using the V3.8.3 drivers from Philips and Skype V.4.0.0.206. In all fairness, it is not a simple plug-n-play installation for most users.

After downloading the latest Vista drivers from the Philips website (V3.8.3 released September 2007) and installing it, like most people I noticed that in my Device Manager the phone showed up with a yellow exclamation point and an error message “Device Cannot Start (Code 10)”. If you google that error you will soon find that it is a generic error that affects many different products running in Vista. After many hours of research, I found on the Skype forum that the best way to get the phone to work is to use a USB port with a VIA chipset. In short the USB ports on most motherboards are not VIA chipset so you need to install a new PCI USB controller with a VIA chipset VT6212L for the phone. I puchased one off eBay and installed it in a few minutes. Here is the same one I got – VIA VT6212L 4+1 Port USB 2.0 PCI Controller Card. Once Vista recognized the device and installed the drivers, I plugged the Philips phone into it and voila, the error was gone and the phone is now working problem free.

Misconception 2 – Disables Sound

When Vista installs the new phone, it recognizes that it has a mic and speakers and changes the DEFAULT sound options to the phone. This is why sound begins to play through the phone instead of through the computer speakers for some users. This has nothing to do with the phone at all. All you have to do is open your sound options in Windows and change it back to your computer speakers and mic and the problem is fixed. In Skype, make sure it is set to use the phone and not the computer speakers and mic.

Misconception 3 – Need Skype Contacts to make a Skype call

I had a problem with this myself until I read D. Cascketta’s review from June 14, 2008 and San Kool’s review from August 1, 2007 and Matt B.’s review from December 31, 2006 (thank you!). This misconception is probably due to poor documentation. You simply need to dial the number you wish to call and hit the “S” Skype button instead of “Talk” to call that number. I usually prefix the numbers with a “+”

I have had no problems with interference or sound quality since I’ve been using it. I particularly like that I can also listen to my Skype voicemail from the phone. I purchased it used and I’ve used it for a month now without any problems so I don’t expect to see any other hardware issues. I has met all my expectations and I don’t regret buying it.

I hope this information is helpful.

1 Star Phone is great if you’re a software engineer
All of the other gripes aside, I only have ONE.

Philips refuses to support the driver.

New versions of Skype cause the phone driver to hang.

Which means that it will stop working in a couple weeks.

Don’t waste your time or your money.

1 Star Drivers can’t keep up with Skype upgrades
I purchased this phone in summer of 2008 to take advantage of Skype and VOIP while working with people all around the world, unfortunately shortly after I installed the phone, Skype upgraded their software and since then Phillips hasn’t done a thing to make their drivers work with the latest versions of Skype, so I have to use my webcam microphone and speakers to do calls. Also doesn’t allow me to use the landline option for POTS calls.

would not recommend you buy this phone if you intend to use w. Skype. I’ll probably have to junk mine since it doesn’t have any functionality without working w. Skype.

4 Stars Seems to work well
While the device a few annoying/ limiting features, it works well, and seems to deliver good call quality even when simultaneously streaming video over the same DSL line. Battery life is 2-3 days and installation is easy.

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Linksys CIT300 Dual Mode Internet Telephony Kit

Linksys CIT300 Dual Mode Internet Telephony Kit




Get cordless handset convenience when you use Skype! Now your don’t have to sit in front of your computer when you want to talk to your friends. The Linksys cordless Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit comes with a handset, charger, and a USB Base Station that plugs into your computer. Dual-Mode capability lets you choose whether to make calls over a standard telephone line or with the Skype application running on your PC. Just select whom you want to talk to from your contact list on your Handset, press a button, and get ready to talk. It rings when you have a Skype or SkypeIn call coming in, and shows the caller’s ID on the screen. The Handset also supports call waiting and Skype’s optional Voicemail service. When you’re on a call, you can hit the Mute button for privacy, or use the speakerphone function to let everyone join in. You’ll get the convenience of a cordless phone and all its features, plus the high-quality voice reception that you get from Skype on your PC, without being tied to your computer. Base station with USB connection to connect to your PC and RJ-11 connection to connect to your analog phone line Status display of Skype contact list, Skype voicemail, and SkypeOut credit Superior sound quality / Voice encryption for maximum security / 120 hours standby time, 10 hours talk time Distance Range 300 meters outdoors, 50 meters indoors Minimum Requirements – Internet Connection (Cable/DSL/other)/ PC with 400MHz Processor / 128 MB RAM / One Available USB Connection / 15 MB Hard Disk Space Available for Installation / Windows XP or 2000 / Skype Software Installed on PC (also included on CD) / CD-ROM Drive Package Contents – Handset / 2 NiMH batteries / Charger with Power Adapter / USB Base Station with USB Cable / Power Adapter / RJ-11 Cable / Quick Installation / Setup Wizard / CD with Skype Software

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Terrific device to save money!!!
How anyone can criticize this product is beyond me! Although I didn’t buy this on Amazon, I had to throw in my “2 cents”. (I bought on ebay for $44).

OK, so it has a few limitations….call waiting? Small color screen? What? Why is everyone so picky? This is a telephone. Use it to make FREE phone calls. It worked excellent right out of the box. I could wander 2 rooms away from computer and got perfect reception. I have not had any dropped calls either.

If you want all those special features, pay the phone company. I am saving about $30/month. I LOVE SKYPE and this Linksys phone!

3 Stars Better than headphones and a computer mic but not as good as other options
If you want to use Skye in a manner similar to a regular phone, this handset is a decent upgrade, though not a perfect substitute for better devices. Still, for its price you’ll get a pretty good system to access Skype. I’m not regretting getting it, but I’d certainly like a better solution:

Pros:

The phone is extremely simple to use – it gets its date and time directly from the computer, and the Skype contact list (obviously) is transmitted from the computer as well. Seriously, when you get everything up and running, all you have to do is pick the thing up, hit down on the selection button, and – BAM! – your contacts are displayed. Ridiculously simple.

Great range! It will stay connected with the base transmitter through walls and across a small house or apartment.

When everything works (the software, the base unit, and the phone) it works wonderfully.

Cons:

Your computer has to be on to use the phone (try the CIT400 for a solution that doesn’t need your computer to be on – if you can find one for sale, that is). Sometimes I have to leave it running all day long; and since my computer uses approximately the same energy as 2-3 100-watt lightbulbs, that’s a lot of energy.

There are too many places where something will stop working in this system – the phone always works, but the base unit or the software on your computer may become disconnected without notification or warning at any time (though, strangely, never in the middle of a call).

The software/device driver combo from Linksys pretty much sucks and is no longer being updated as of mid 2007. It initiates once you boot up your computer, loads up Skype, and connects to Skype, but its connection to Skype (and thus the Skype availability on the phone) is not trustworthy. For example, if you’re at home all day and have the computer on the whole time, the Linksys software may or may not maintain its connection to Skype that entire time – and there’s no way to know if it’s disconnected unless you periodically pick up the phone and try to access Skype. If it becomes disconnected, sometimes it’s the base transmitter which you can simply unplug, wait 5 seconds and plug back in. It will take it only another 5 seconds to re-initialize and re-establish contact with the software on the computer. But if the Linksys software becomes… discombobulated, for lack of a better term (I have no clue what’s the matter with it), nothing short of a computer reboot will make it synch with Skype again. If you try to close it down, it hangs. If you force-quit it with the task manager and restart it, it hangs when trying to connect with Skype. Trust me, I’ve attempted both solutions over a dozen times each. The results are the same every single time. Today the software refused to connect to Skype no matter how many times I rebooted the computer. After uninstalling, reinstalling, and rebooting my computer again, it worked fine.

4 Stars Excelent product
Very satisfied. Excelent product

The only problem is that it completely discharge if you unplug the energy. It keep searching a base and discharge all the batteries.

1 Star Not keen on Linksys
I think this is a common complaint these days but it was so difficult to get the customer service to replace the power adapter on this device (they NEVER responded). That I ended up getting an electrician to provide a replacement adapter. This was after a fault in the first two months of using it (and the handset charger was connected to a ups – so should be safe from surges). I reckon these guys are all brand and no service. Their products are ok but without decent customer support they lose my vote – and I hope your’s too.

VOIP phones are great and save you lots of money. Linksys are ok but see if you can find a better option.

4 Stars Very usefull
Very good and usefull.

A plus for the distance of wuireless lenth.

The only problem is that do not have a “Flash” key, for use with PABX.

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USB VOIP Phone Support Skype Messenger

USB VOIP Phone Support Skype Messenger




On-Board MemoryThe phone has on-board memory that stores 199 incoming and 199 outgoing call numbers
Specification:
PC-to-PC and PC-to-phone operation
Driver built-in, no need addtional driver
USB1.1 compatible, no need sound card.
No external power required
Complies with H.323, MGCP, SIP protocol
Caller ID function of VoIP calls
199 incoming call and 199 dialed number
With LCD and LED show
Echo cancellation, noise reduction
Full duplex communication
Application support: Netmeeting /Messenger, Mediaring, Net2phone, Dialpad
System Requirement:

P2 with 200 MHz CPU or better with USB interface
64MB of RAM
10MB or more hard disk space
Operating System: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
Network: LAN, ADSL, ISDN, 33.6K modem or better

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars Not good for MagicJack but ok for the price.
I got this phone hoping that it was going to work well with MagicJack (although I fully understand that it doesn’t claim to be compatible with it); I have no need to use it for anything else, so my point of view is strictly related to that.

The good?

It’s small, very portable and voice quality is ok. It’s not uncomfortable and much better than the speaker/mic combination on your laptop for long conversations. The price is right.

The bad?

None of the keys work with MagicJack. Period. You have to use the soft phone to do everything and just use the handset to speak.

Also, the keys are extremely flimsy and you can tell that you’re holding a cheap phone but you should expect that at this price.

So if you’re a MagicJack user who is hoping for the right USB phone, this isn’t it. In fact ideally I’d love to find a small corded phone for travel so that I didn’t have to eat up one of my USB ports.

For opinions regarding this phone as it works with Skype, etc please see other reviews…

5 Stars Best Skype USB phone I’ve tried.
I’m keeping this baby… IT works.. And works.. and works.

I haven’t had a lock up yet.

I’ve tried 2 wifi phone (that required a computer), and 1 bluetooth phone. All 3 locked up/crashed or required me shutting down apps and restarting them in order to “get it going again”.

This thing works constantly, consistently and has good sound quality. The feel is a bit light; but heck; I use it with a laptop; so light is good.

2 Stars Pretty flimsy phone but the price is right
I bought 3 Skype phones: US Robotics (which, based on their phone support is not their product; they put their name on it but don’t support it, this phone, and the Phillips cordless.

This phone was by far the worst. The sound quality is poor. The buttons don’t work very well. It did not work well with the version of Skype and Skypemate that I use, which is the most current one.

Although I feel that either of the other phones are worth the additional money, this is one that I sometimes use because I keep it in an unlocked desk in an office where I am often absent. It’s nice not to need to bring one of the other phones with me. It’s small, doesn’t take up much space, and if someone stole it, I would feel that hopefully it had found a more supportive home.

2 Stars Does not work fully for yahoo mesenger and others
Phone does not work fully for MSN or yahoo messenger, maybe does not work either for other than Skype, if you use other than skype then the keypad won’t work , if you are trying to avoid using the computer keyboard and if you are not running skype do not buy this phone.

4 Stars Decent phone
works well, seems to have a bit of distortion. It is a low cost phone. My regular cordless phone has better voice quality. But this is easy to carry along with my notebook computer.

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Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard for Skype

Actiontec VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard for Skype




The Actiontec Internet Phone Wizard combines the ease and convenience of your normal phone and the zero cost of Internet calls. Simply connect your computer to the Internet, pick up your phone and begin dialing as you’ve always done without any worry of a huge phone bill. The Internet Phone Wizard with Skype makes it easy and fun to call any Skype user in the world for free, and everyone else at low SkypeOut rates. The Internet Phone Wizard is the world’s first device to truly integrate Internet calls with normal calls. Whether you want to make or receive calls, use the same phone for your Internet as well as normal calls. When you receive a phone call, the Internet Phone Wizard automatically detects whether it’s an incoming Internet or normal phone call and switches to that phone mode automatically. The Internet Phone Wizard comes with a unique, patented call-waiting feature. When you ‘re already on a call, you can pick up incoming calls by just pressing a couple of keys. So whether you would like to use your phone for Internet or normal calls, switching between the two is as easy as pressing a few keys on your phone. With Internet Phone Wizard, you no longer have to wait for family members to get off the phone when you want to make a call. Use the capabilities of the Internet to create another phone line for free. The Internet Phone Wizard with Skype does this without any configuration. LEDs Visual Indicators – Regular Call, Internet Call, Ready Auto line detection between Internet/PSTN calls 16-bit PCM Audio System Requirements – One IBM PC-compatible computer with one available USB port, 400 MHz or faster processor, 128 MB RAM, 15 MB available hard disk space, and a CD-ROM drive, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Analog telephone, Analog telephone line (optional), LAN or modem based Internet connection Broadband Internet connection recommended Package Contents – VoSKY Internet Phone Wizard / USB Cable / R

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Works great if you know how to dial from your phone properly
Note: If the SkypeOut contact does not have a speed dial

number, dial the number using the following

format: 00+Country Code+Area Code+Local

Phone Number.

I have seen some people saying that they could only dial from the computer. That is not true, but you have to know how to do it from your phone.

When you dial from Skype software on your computer, it already knows your country. So if you are in the US, and you want to call 1-800-555-1212, then you just put that into the Skype window and it calls the number.

BUT, when you are on the actual telephone, you need to first dial ## (only if you have the regular phone line connected), then once you are on Vosky/Skype, you have to dial 00, and then the number.

So, if you are in the US, and you want to call 1-800-555-1212 from your regular telephone using Vosky, you would dial ##-00-1-800-555-1212.

I hope that clears up some of the confusion. Also, Skype for some reason does not offer speed dial from within the Skype software (as of this writing), and I have seen no plan to re-enstate that feature. So the only way you can dial from your telephone with Vosky IPW is to enter the actual number as shown above, or program it into your telephone’s speed dial.

4 Stars Works well
The VoSKY Internet phone wizard for Skype works well. I did have problems with settings and sound that others have mentioned, but with much patience I eventually found that the issue was in my sound setup in the Windows Control panel sounds/audio settings area, and not really a VoSky defect. I would have appreciated better installation instructions with more guidance on dealing with the Windows Control Panel settings, and better tech support to talk me thru the issues lacking in the instructions would have been nice. I’m still not sure what I fixed with all the fiddling I did in the Windows Control Panel. The four stars are because the product works exactly as advertised with the Skype software available in June 08; that’s really great, because I haven’t been able to find products from any other manufacturer that allow Skype services to connect to a local wired phone network such as house wiring. The fifth star is missing because of the limitations of the manual and the appearant difficulty in reaching tech support, which I never got past.

1 Star Poor driver software and awful sound quality
Despite several hours of trying, I could not get the driver software to work on the first PC that I tried to use the IPW on. I eventually gave up and tried on a second PC. This time I had more luck. The software worked, but I was very disappointed with the quality of the sound. When I used the phone, the other party could barely hear me. I could hear them reasonably well, but I would sound distant and cut in and out. The quality was not good enough to hold a conversation. Skype doesn’t always provide perfect call quality, but I was able to get great sound quality on the same call with my USB headset so I was convinced that it wasn’t Skype causing the problem. This was a consistant problem on all calls over a one week trial. I tried increasing the microphone level in the Skype options, but it made no difference. Overall, I found the quality of the software and the IPW its self unacceptable and returned the product.

2 Stars Doesn’t work on Vista
This product doesn’t work on Vista and after contacting Actiontec regarding this issue not only they ignored my messages, but when I browsed over the net for help, there was only a couple of responses from them one year old at least. Although this product is excellent running on XP, the lack of support and incapacity to keep up with current operating systems is at least unacceptable. If you plan to ever update to Vista, don’t spend your money on it.

5 Stars Loved this item
Will recommend for anyone wanting to set up a Skype account. Item makes it so easy to use. The affordable of Skype to now add to your existing home network phone lines to simply use your regular phone (’s). Takes a little to get use to, but before long, you will be up and running like a pro. I will suggest to get a small computer with CAT 5 connection to hook directly into your router, and use this computer just for Skype phone service. Found a good cheap used Dell Optiplex on and online action that works great!!! It is used for a server only for Skype. I say these items will pay for themselves within 4 months of another VioP service I had.

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Linksys CIT300 Dual Mode Internet Telephony Kit

Linksys CIT300 Dual Mode Internet Telephony Kit




Get cordless handset convenience when you use Skype! Now your don’t have to sit in front of your computer when you want to talk to your friends. The Linksys cordless Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit comes with a handset, charger, and a USB Base Station that plugs into your computer. Dual-Mode capability lets you choose whether to make calls over a standard telephone line or with the Skype application running on your PC. Just select whom you want to talk to from your contact list on your Handset, press a button, and get ready to talk. It rings when you have a Skype or SkypeIn call coming in, and shows the caller’s ID on the screen. The Handset also supports call waiting and Skype’s optional Voicemail service. When you’re on a call, you can hit the Mute button for privacy, or use the speakerphone function to let everyone join in. You’ll get the convenience of a cordless phone and all its features, plus the high-quality voice reception that you get from Skype on your PC, without being tied to your computer. Base station with USB connection to connect to your PC and RJ-11 connection to connect to your analog phone line Status display of Skype contact list, Skype voicemail, and SkypeOut credit Superior sound quality / Voice encryption for maximum security / 120 hours standby time, 10 hours talk time Distance Range 300 meters outdoors, 50 meters indoors Minimum Requirements – Internet Connection (Cable/DSL/other)/ PC with 400MHz Processor / 128 MB RAM / One Available USB Connection / 15 MB Hard Disk Space Available for Installation / Windows XP or 2000 / Skype Software Installed on PC (also included on CD) / CD-ROM Drive Package Contents – Handset / 2 NiMH batteries / Charger with Power Adapter / USB Base Station with USB Cable / Power Adapter / RJ-11 Cable / Quick Installation / Setup Wizard / CD with Skype Software

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Terrific device to save money!!!
How anyone can criticize this product is beyond me! Although I didn’t buy this on Amazon, I had to throw in my “2 cents”. (I bought on ebay for $44).

OK, so it has a few limitations….call waiting? Small color screen? What? Why is everyone so picky? This is a telephone. Use it to make FREE phone calls. It worked excellent right out of the box. I could wander 2 rooms away from computer and got perfect reception. I have not had any dropped calls either.

If you want all those special features, pay the phone company. I am saving about $30/month. I LOVE SKYPE and this Linksys phone!

3 Stars Better than headphones and a computer mic but not as good as other options
If you want to use Skye in a manner similar to a regular phone, this handset is a decent upgrade, though not a perfect substitute for better devices. Still, for its price you’ll get a pretty good system to access Skype. I’m not regretting getting it, but I’d certainly like a better solution:

Pros:

The phone is extremely simple to use – it gets its date and time directly from the computer, and the Skype contact list (obviously) is transmitted from the computer as well. Seriously, when you get everything up and running, all you have to do is pick the thing up, hit down on the selection button, and – BAM! – your contacts are displayed. Ridiculously simple.

Great range! It will stay connected with the base transmitter through walls and across a small house or apartment.

When everything works (the software, the base unit, and the phone) it works wonderfully.

Cons:

Your computer has to be on to use the phone (try the CIT400 for a solution that doesn’t need your computer to be on – if you can find one for sale, that is). Sometimes I have to leave it running all day long; and since my computer uses approximately the same energy as 2-3 100-watt lightbulbs, that’s a lot of energy.

There are too many places where something will stop working in this system – the phone always works, but the base unit or the software on your computer may become disconnected without notification or warning at any time (though, strangely, never in the middle of a call).

The software/device driver combo from Linksys pretty much sucks and is no longer being updated as of mid 2007. It initiates once you boot up your computer, loads up Skype, and connects to Skype, but its connection to Skype (and thus the Skype availability on the phone) is not trustworthy. For example, if you’re at home all day and have the computer on the whole time, the Linksys software may or may not maintain its connection to Skype that entire time – and there’s no way to know if it’s disconnected unless you periodically pick up the phone and try to access Skype. If it becomes disconnected, sometimes it’s the base transmitter which you can simply unplug, wait 5 seconds and plug back in. It will take it only another 5 seconds to re-initialize and re-establish contact with the software on the computer. But if the Linksys software becomes… discombobulated, for lack of a better term (I have no clue what’s the matter with it), nothing short of a computer reboot will make it synch with Skype again. If you try to close it down, it hangs. If you force-quit it with the task manager and restart it, it hangs when trying to connect with Skype. Trust me, I’ve attempted both solutions over a dozen times each. The results are the same every single time. Today the software refused to connect to Skype no matter how many times I rebooted the computer. After uninstalling, reinstalling, and rebooting my computer again, it worked fine.

4 Stars Excelent product
Very satisfied. Excelent product

The only problem is that it completely discharge if you unplug the energy. It keep searching a base and discharge all the batteries.

1 Star Not keen on Linksys
I think this is a common complaint these days but it was so difficult to get the customer service to replace the power adapter on this device (they NEVER responded). That I ended up getting an electrician to provide a replacement adapter. This was after a fault in the first two months of using it (and the handset charger was connected to a ups – so should be safe from surges). I reckon these guys are all brand and no service. Their products are ok but without decent customer support they lose my vote – and I hope your’s too.

VOIP phones are great and save you lots of money. Linksys are ok but see if you can find a better option.

4 Stars Very usefull
Very good and usefull.

A plus for the distance of wuireless lenth.

The only problem is that do not have a “Flash” key, for use with PABX.

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