Product Description
3-Line LCD / New Call LED Indicator / One-Touch Call Back / Mute / Flash / Ringer Switch On/Off / Real Time Clock / Low Battery Indicator / Wall Mountable
Amazon.com Product Description
The 77519-3 from Northwest Bell offers plenty of modern telephone features and a sleek, classic design. With the addition of four AAA batteries, the three-line LCD panel conveniently displays the name, number, time, and date of up to 80 calls, if you subscribe to your phone company's caller ID service. The corded handset means you never have to worry about annoying interference, and the base is snugly at home on either wall or countertop. The one-touch redial allows you to easily get in touch with the last person you called; the flash button works handily for three-way calls or call-waiting. Northwest Bell provides a one-year warranty on parts and service.
Customer Reviews:
cheap phone.......2006-05-15
this phone has a thin plastic - bad fitting wall bracket that does not snap in place well dont buy it.
M. H.
Brooklyn NY
Phone might be ok, but not the bracket........2005-10-18
The wall bracket is thin plastic,and snaps onto the back of the phone.As you attempt to hang the phone on the wall, the slightest pressure breaks off the cheaply made bracket. Don't buy this phone, go for an ATT.
Adequate is a good description.......2004-03-08
No problems with the phone but if you're buying it for the LCD display, make sure you use the phone in a well-lit place. I got it for bedside use ... but need a flashlight to see who's calling at night. I had guessed wrong that since the phone is powered it would have have enough light ... wrong assumption. Lesson learned for all LCD products: Check whether they are backlit before buying.
Will now search for a phone that has backlit LCD and a lighted keypad.
What a piece of JUNK!.......2004-02-01
For starters the phone does NOT fit a standard wall mount. I never received the setup program for the Caller ID system once the batteries were inserted and of course the service never worked. Don't waste your time or your money.
phone is ok, but no power-batteries not included.......2003-12-16
Not only is it cheap, but it doesn't come with any batteries. Then if you want to get power to it without batteries, you have to buy a ac adapter that costs twice as much as the phone.
Product Description
Looking to turn your O2 XDA II into a car navigation system? Do you have too many maps in your car? Are you frustrated with your Bluetooth GPS battery going dead at all the wrong time? With Gomadic's New PDA holder with GPS, business trips, vacations, and every day driving are more carefree with safe and convenient placement of the PDA in clear view and within reach. This kit includes a holder with 4 mounting attachments (Windshield, Dash, Vent, and Lighter) and a state of the art 16 channel GPS Receiver. Like all other Gomadic products, the Multi Mount GPS Navigation Kit is backed by our 30 day money back 100% satisfaction guaranty and lifetime warranty! PLEASE NOTE that this product is sold only through Gomadic Corp on Amazon. Other Amazon sellers that may be advertising on this listing, are selling non-Gomadic imitations which are different than the item description and are not covered under Gomadics lifetime warranty.
Product Description
Skype revolutionizes telecommunication. A free software download from the Skype website lets you use your PC as a complete access for telephone using VOIP technology. NETGEAR's Skype WiFi Phone is the world's first wireless Internet phone that can make free calls to other Skype users anywhere in the world, anytime you have WiFi access, without a PC (Skype must be downloaded to your computer). All of your contacts (up to 200) are shown right on the phone's color display so you will know exactly who is online. You will also be more available for your friends to call, because you no longer have to be on your PC to be connected. You can even make calls to ordinary phones using SkypeOut for just pennies a minute and NO MONTHLY FEES. With the Skype WiFi Phone, NETGEAR makes true mobile wireless Internet telephony a reality. Rechargeable battery - Talk Time (typical) - 2 hours; Standby Time (typical) - 20 hours Charges via USB client Unit Dimensions (HxWxD) - 110 x 46 x 21mm (4.33 x 1.81 x. 83 in); Weight - 0.11kg (0.25lbs)
Amazon.com Review
At first glance, the Netgear Skype Wi-Fi phone looks like a stylish candy-bar cellular phone. Inside, though, it's a whole other animal, with a Wi-Fi radio, embedded Skype software, and a user interface that make it surprisingly easy to take advantage of Skype VoIP service. The real story here, though, is that the device completely removes your PC from the picture. As long as you're in range of a Wi-Fi hotspot, the Netgear Skype Wi-Fi phone provides a complete solution for making and receiving Internet-based calls. There's much to like about this device and, except for a couple of small complaints, it just might become one of your best-loved tools for staying in touch.
The Netgear Skype Wi-Fi phone feels great in the hand. And it looks good, too. View larger. |
...it just might become one of your best-loved tools for staying in touch.
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How Skype Works
If you're new to VoIP, which stands for Voice over Internet Protocol, there are just a few things to understand about Skype. First of all, instead of using traditional phone lines, Skype uses your broadband Internet connection to send compressed voice data to other Skype users around the globe. Calls limited to the Skype network are completely free, but they require that contacts be Skype users with a Skype-enabled Wi-Fi phone or with Skype software installed on their desktop computers or portable devices. For these so-called "SkypeIn" calls you can also purchase your own phone number, allowing people on land-lines and cell phones to call you on a traditional phone number. SkypeIn comes with a free voicemail service, as well. If you don't opt to purchase a phone number, you can purchase voicemail separately.
Fortunately, Skype can also call out to domestic and international land-lines and cell phones, a service called "SkypeOut". While this service is not free, the rates are incredibly low for international calls. Domestic SkypeOut calls are free until the end of 2006. If you're in a business that requires extensive overseas communication, or you're trekking the globe, Skype is a service you'll want to consider.
Netgear Skype Wi-Fi Phone Design
At about the same dimensions and weight of an average open-faced cell phone, the Netgear easily passes the transportability test. In fact, the design is eerily reminiscent of the venerable Sony Ericsson T630. The phone features a durable silver and white shell, and a bright screen that offers a soft blue and white background with crisp black text. While adequate in low-light or office conditions, the screen doesn't fare well in bright sunshine, but it's still readable. Because the phone is only intended to be used for calls, it does not include any advanced media options. This interface is designed simply to get you connected to your Skype account. An easy-to-use center control toggle makes it a snap to navigate through the phone menu, and the number pad is similar in size to a cell phone. A USB charging port is provided on the bottom of the phone, and there's a headphone jack on the left side, just above a volume control rocker. The other side of the phone sports a button for activating the handsfree speakerphone--a welcome addition. Overall, it's a straightforward design, without any bells or whistles, that gets the job done.
How it Works
Although you initially need a computer to sign up for a Skype account, the Netgear only needs an open 802.11 b/g-compatible wireless access point to get you connected.
Without exception, the quality of our overseas and domestic Skype-to-Skype calls was as clear as any land line we'd ever used. There were no lags in the conversation, and nothing resembling static.
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Once you power up, you can easily configure the phone to auto-connect to your Skype account and Wi-Fi network so you'll be ready to talk in seconds. The phone also easily connects to networks with WEP or WPA encryption.
In addition to call hold and switching features, the phone supports Skype-to-Skype text-based chats.
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If you're on the road, you'll want the option of connecting manually to the strongest available network. Using the center toggle, it's easy enough to navigate to the network settings where you'll see the full list of available networks and their relative signal strengths. You simply choose the one you want to connect to. If the Wi-Fi network offers open access, the Belkin will connect to it automatically; if it requires a password, you'll be prompted to submit it via the phone's keypad.
Once you're connected, the phone will sign you into your Skype account, and you'll be ready to talk. Your "contacts" folder will give you direct access to all of your Skype contacts. Simply navigate to the person you want to call, and if they're signed in, you can be talking to them within seconds. If you want to call a land line, you use the key pad to dial the number the old fashioned way. And while you lose some of the Skype features with the Netgear that you otherwise have with your computer, such as the ability to initiate conference calls, you gain the freedom of being able to roam within the range of any accessible wireless network as you talk. The phone does support text-based chats with Skype contacts, though--a handy feature that SMS-lovers will enjoy. You can also hold and switch between active calls.
Connection Quality and Convenience
We tested the phone by calling land lines and cell phones in the continental United States, and by calling overseas to other Skype subscribers. While the quality of the connections within the U.S. to non-Skype users varied, the voice clarity was generally adequate on our end with some slight static at times. Also, in some cases there was slight, but perceivable, lag in the conversation that was intrusive at times. However, we would normally not use Skype to make SkypeOut calls within the U.S. With more than 80 percent of its subscribers outside of the U.S., Skype is ideal for international calls, and it's truly optimized for Skype-to-Skype calling.
In our third set of tests, we called fellow Skype subscribers in Europe and the U.S.. Without exception, the quality of our overseas and domestic Skype-to-Skype calls was as clear as any land line we'd ever used. There were no lags in the conversation, and nothing resembling static.
The only real problems we encountered with the phone involved software glitches, the most glaring of which was the phone's standby mode. After 30 seconds of inactivity, the screen goes completely dark and the phone appears to be shut down. Changing the screen's "time out" settings had no effect on this. This would not be an issue if the phone had a feature such as a continuous time display or screen saver that indicated that the phone was still powered up. As it stands, however, it's too easy to assume the phone is shut down when the screen is black, and it's therefore easy to inadvertently drain the battery. The only other glitch we found was an obnoxious notification sound that played at full volume when the phone connected to the network or disconnected from calls. The sound cannot be disabled in any menu, nor can it be turned down. The device we tested was a beta model, and we can only hope that this will be rectified in production models.
Pros
- Durable, compact design
- Exceptional clarity with Skype-to-Skype calls
- Eliminates the need for a computer while making Skype calls
Cons
- Inconsistent quality of non-Skype calls
- Regulating the power-down mode is problematic
What's in the Box
Netgear Skype Wi-Fi phone, battery, battery charger, user manual, Netgear software CD, and warranty card.
Amazon.com Product Description
Netgear's Skype Wi-Fi Phone is the world's first wireless Internet phone that can make free calls to other Skype users anywhere in the world, anytime you have Wi-Fi access, without a PC. It's the first phone to combine the power of VoIP calling, wireless technology, and Skype's easy software. The result is a phone that you can use anywhere in the world there's a Wi-Fi signal available to call other Skype users for free. No monthly fees and no contracts required.
The Skype phone allows you to call other Skype users for free, or call any number for just pennies per minute from anywhere in the world. See larger.
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The handset is easy to use, with a color screen and simple menu system for logging into your account and selecting features. |
Wireless technology allows you to use the phone anywhere there's an available Wi-Fi signal. |
Unlike other devices that must connect with a PC, the Skype Wi-Fi phone works wherever you're connected to a wireless Internet access point--whether it's in a home, office, cafe, open public hotspot, or any open municipal wireless access point. The Skype experience remains the same, in that you can make free domestic and international calls, as well as talk to non-Skype users for a small fee. With this device, headphones or USB phones plugged into a laptop or PC are not required.
It's pre-loaded with Skype's software and ready to use out of the box with your wireless network. Just turn on the phone and enter your Skype username and password. The Skype software pulls up your full contact list, displays the connection status on the phone screen, and allows you to connect to any other Skype user for free. If you want to call non-Skype users, it costs just pennies per minute with the optional SkypeOut option.
Frequently Asked Questions on Netgear's Skype WiFi Phone
Q: What is the Skype WiFi Phone?
A: The Skype Wi-Fi phone is wireless mobile phone that allows you to make free Internet calls to anyone who also has Skype, anytime you have a Wi-Fi wireless Internet connection.
Q: Isn't Skype designed to just work on PCs and laptops?
A: Not anymore. Now you can walk around within a WiFi network to which you have access and talk to other Skype users anywhere in the world.
Q: On a PC, Skype shows when my contacts are online. How does that work on Skype Wi-Fi Phone?
A: An intuitive on-screen menu lets you see who is online and available to talk, similar to what you see on a PC.
Q: Can I use it to talk with non-Skype users?
A: For a pennies a minute and no monthly fee, you can use SkypeOut minutes to call any phone. The SkypeIn option receives calls from non-Skype users. Skype Voicemail takes your calls when you're busy or offline. See www.skype.com for rates.
Q: How do I download Skype to the Wi-Fi Phone?
A: Netgear's Skype WiFi Phone is pre-loaded and ready to use with a wireless network, out of the box.
Q: Can I use the Netgear Skype Wi-Fi phone at any Wi-Fi hotspot?
A: The Skype Wi-Fi phone does not contain a Web browser, so it cannot access hotspots, which require web-based logins or authentications.
Customer Reviews:
Nice phone, but awful support and battery life.......2007-12-07
This phone is doing what it should. You can use skype without a computer. However, technical support is awful. I tried to reach them in an attempt to get the phone loudspeaker changed - no response in the end.
The battery life is also to short and not beeing able to use it for messaging is a lack in the software.
I would not buy it again.
Sent back and NOT HAPPY !.......2007-11-28
This phone does not work worth a dang! Skype to Skype calls sound like CRAP and you can't make Skype out calls on it! Amazon.com also gave me TONS of grief when trying to order it. I'm STILL in the process of trying to get a refund. I would HIGHLY recommend the Linksys phone though... no problems with it.
its ok but ...........2007-11-19
the phone is ok but the battery is really having a very short life. you charge it at night and at the end of the day, the charge is gone without even talking (if kept on). if you use skype on this wifi phone, some time the voice starts breaking even in good signal. i would rather use skype from my computer to make an important call since its better with that. also if you are using a couple of computers and this wifi phone with skypein number, make sure you turn on the voice mail option on all of them...otherwise it will not goto answering machine if the user login with same account on multiple computers and not available to pick up the call. other than that, its ok and works fine.
bad phone.......2007-11-14
i wasted my money on this phone. paid $120.00 including shipping. it takes forever to connect with my wirless lan. then i have to charge this every 6 hrs. otherwise you don't even know that it died while waitinf for a phone call. bad phone
Fantastic Skype Phone.......2007-11-14
I am completely satisfied with the functions and aesthetics of this phone, except for the following minor issues:
-boot time, it takes approx. 20-30 seconds to boot up, then an additional 10-20 to full recognize ones contact list -- this is reasonable, but really stands out when held in contrast with regular or cellular phones
-the unit gets quite warm/hot when on a call, this is mildly frightening but not the end of the world
-lasts about 1.5-2 hours in conversation without external power.
On the other hand (pros):
-I have experienced better reception with this phone than I ever have through skype on either my PC or my Mac.
-VERY easy to get the phone connected to wireless networks, and passed security through legit channels (i.e. knowing the proper password, etc...).
-nice feel to it, and easy to navigate menus.
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