T3.com Updated:
2011-09-25 19:52:05
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Belkins black rubber-clad Wi-Fi phone feels a bit flimsoid and cant send text messages. It will, however, let you access Skype at public hot spots, like Netgears own version. It took 20 attempts to connect this to our Wi-Fi network. Thats ridicul...
Stylish looks, Remote access.
Problems connecting, Funny noises.
Good, but call quality could be better...
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With this Wi-Fi connecting handset, you can almost use Skype VoIP like a mobile phone. You dont need to have a computer connected to the net, or even turned on. All you need is a wireless internet connection and youre away.The beauty of this device i...
Simple and easy to use...
Clunky and feels easy to break...
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In terms of visual flair the Belkin Wi-Fi Phone is very good indeed. The team has clearly taken a few clues from Sony, especially its V600i model, although the build quality isn’t quite as good. Feature-wise, it’s not so rosy. There’s no...
Stylish design, easy to use, can work independently of a Mac, offers cheap international phone calls...
Phone quality is so erratic as to make it unusable, limited WiFi access in the UK, The Cloud Ultra Talk service not yet priced...
The Macworld team was genuinely excited by news of this product, and have been waiting for weeks to test one. Sadly, it simply doesn’t work. As an example of future-tech, the Belkin Wi-Fi Phone is interesting; but as a viable product to buy it&rsquo...
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webuser.co.uk Updated:
2011-09-25 19:52:42
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Belkin is hot on Netgears heels in providing a Wi-Fi phone thatll let you Skype without sitting at your PC. more...
Another device to pull Skype off your PC and put it where it ought to be – on a telephone. Although only those with access to a Wi-Fi network need apply, this is a bit cheaper than the rival phone from Netgear so fits more happily into the Skype cam...
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expertreviews.co.uk Updated:
2011-09-25 19:52:57
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This Belkin phone is nearly identical to the SMC Wi-Fi Phone for Skype, reviewed in Whats New, Shopper January 2007. Both connect directly to a wireless network and allow you to make and receive Skype calls. Youll need a PC only when you want to b...
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There are Skype phones that you can get for your PC, both wired and wireless ones. But what they do is connect to your PC and act as the speaker + mic for a Skype call. That’s where Belkin’s WiFi Skype phone is different. It basically allows you to use...
Works without a PC...
Rubbery keypad, Basic color display, Only works with Skype...
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Skype is still the most highlighted messenger, voice, VOIP and video chat service. From being a comprehensive, to say the least, PC software, Skype made its way to the mobile phone industry and has managed to stake its claim there too. However, if you...
Easy to navigate UI, Voice clarity is quite good...
Bulky uncomfortable design, Poor battery life, No support for chat or Skype video call...
Skype is still the most highlighted messenger, voice, VOIP and video chat service. From being a comprehensive, to say the least, PC software, Skype made its way to the mobile phone industry and has managed to stake its claim there too. However, if you...
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computershopper.com Updated:
2011-09-25 19:52:10
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Fans of Skype no longer have to feel tethered to their computers when they make free calls to other Skype users. Belkins Wi-Fi Phone for Skype lets you log in to the Skype Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service sans PC. Belkins cell-...
Lightweight; elegant design; simple layout; good connection quality at full signal strength...
Reception falters when signal strength weakens; so-so battery life; half-second delay when making phone calls, adjusting volume, changing menus; small screen...
This Wi-Fi phone for Skype users works well, but its not worth the price unless you use the service frequently...
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This has one clever plus on the large range of Skype phones, to use this the PC does not need to be turned on. So provided you have a wireless router that’s it.
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Whats That Term?Not sure what a particular term means? Check out the searchable PracticallyNetworked Glossary. Aside from its Wi-Fi connection capability, the other thing the Belkin phone has going for it is built-in software that allows it to automat...
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voipplanet.com Updated:
2011-09-25 19:52:33
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Portable Wi-Fi/Skype phones have enormous appeal for Skype enthusiasts. Unlike the cordless DECT phones weve been reviewing here recently (see Related Articles)—which are really only practical for use around a home or office—a Wi-Fi phone also...
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Once you connect to a network, the Belkin Wi-Fi Phone for Skype (a wireless VoIP phone) works well and makes fairly clear calls, but Id be a lot more excited about it if the price dropped to, say, $50 or $75. Although it costs less than the competin...
Much less expensive than the comparable Netgear device. Makes fairly clear calls. Supports both WEP and WPA security. Easy to use.
Still pricey. On public-access Wi-Fi, works only with the rare, completely open network that requires no browser authentication. Lacks USB-to-PC connectivity. Entering contact info and the like using the phone keypad is cumbersome.
As with the competing Netgear product, this is a nifty toy for the gadget fiend who has plenty of disposable income and doesnt mind limited connectivity options. Others should save their money...
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My previous reviews of SMCs version of this phone OEMd from Accton and Netgears version, whose maker Im not sure of, have covered what these products have to offer pretty well. So this review will cover only the differences between Belkins and SMC...
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v3.co.uk Updated:
2011-09-25 19:53:06
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Make free calls without needing a computer...
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wi-fiplanet.com Updated:
2014-03-20 01:19:23
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Portable Wi-Fi/Skype phones have enormous appeal for Skype enthusiasts. Unlike the cordless DECT phones weve been reviewing here recently (see Related Articles)—which are really only practical for use around a home or office—a Wi-Fi phone also...
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