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"Skype users cant make a better investment" on by awilensky
Pros: It just works
Cons: No downside
Summary: I never write these user opinions, just too busy most of the time. However, this phone just works. I have been a Skype power users for years, have 2 skype in numbers, use skype out, forwarding, headsets, multiple computers, etc.
But when I wanted to cut down on the cell minutes and use my Skypein numbers for my primary business inbound, I found that my move from PC to a MAc Mini crimped my style a little, Skype-wise. Even on the PC, the headset and being tied to the PC was bore.
Enter the Philips VOIP, and I am sold! Im not sure how I am going to use the Skype IM and the VOIP phone - as I would have to have two clients logged in at the same time, but I am so happy with the phone that Im not going to sweat it.
Considered going with a Wifi phone, but couldnt find an unqualified positive review. -
"Expensive, but works great" on by sbrage2000
Pros: Great design, easy to set up, great reception
Cons: Price, size?
Summary: Got one of these after deciding that I was paying the phone company far too much. Phone was quick and easy to set up. Just plugged it into my internet hub. In seconds I had logged on to my Skype account and was making calls. That easy. As promised, it runs completely independent of my PC, gets great reception all over the house, and has a nifty design. Wouldn't have minded it being a little larger mind you. It feels more like a cell phone than a traditional phone, but that's just pickiness I suppose. I'll probably be picking up another handset to have downstairs.
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"Skype can't be better without this !! Truly Amazing ......" on by jazjit
Pros: Excellent voice quality, Good battery Life, Looks great, Speaker phone works wonders, No disconects whatsoever !!
Cons: Interface is a little slow
Summary: I have had this for phone for a long time now. Could not stop myself from writing this review. It works great. Excellent call quality, great battery life, you dont need to get on a PC at all for any settings, the speaker phone is just awesome.
The only regret I have is that the interface could have been much faster. It takes time to change status ....... and to call up the last dialed numbers list.
I would recommend this to all Skype users looking for cordless freedom and skype without the hassle of using a PC !!!! -
"Quality failure 2 broken phones in a couple of months" on by guycrit
Pros: Best design, god looking
Cons: Bought first, broke, returned, sent new one, broke. Changed phone. Ring tones - could do with a normal ring tone! No answer phone.
Summary: My experience found it unreliable. Maybe I was unlucky because Philips are normally very good.
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"Is Skype Good For Conference Calling?" on by netweb74
Pros: Skype is affordable.
Cons: You can't answer a telephone calls while putting a Skype call on hold. This can hurt business if you receive multiple calls from clients.
Summary: This product is good if you're just starting off ?but if you want optimum phone service, for example, conference calling, 24conference is a great product. Operator conference calling from http://www.24conference.com/operator_conference_call.php is almost effortless.
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