Wi-Fi skype phones

[Fidgits]

I was wondering if anyone had any experience of these?

I found a few on bads:
www.dabs.com/ProductList.aspx?&CategorySelectedId=11036&NavigationKey=11036&SearchType=1&SearchTerms=wi+fi+phone&PageMode=3&SearchKey=All&SearchMode=All

The Belkin has mixed reviews, the other two dont have any = but I was curious if anyone had used these and had any comments?

Because the missues lives in Brussels, we do use skype a lot, and both have secured wireless networks, so a pair of these would make sense for us - IF they do what they say on the tin.

Reading the Belkin reviews suggests not, but has anyone experienced the Netgear? or others not there?

[LordLanky]

I've been using Skype and VoIP for quite some time. I now use a VoIP desk phone.

I have avoided the WiFi handsets because they are very expensive, and as you say the reviews aren't all that good.

If you are desperate to be wireless then you can go bluetooth for much less money; you've probably already got a bluetooth headset for the car. Just need to hook it upto the PC!

Furthermore, assuming you both have a land line, and a DECT type phone in the house, then you can call Belguim for 0p/min:
http://callchecker.moneysavingexpert.
Who needs Skype?!

[broadhat]

LordLanky said:

Furthermore, assuming you both have a land line, and a DECT type phone in the house, then you can call Belguim for 0p/min:
http://callchecker.moneysavingexpert.
Who needs Skype?!

Just whack in 'international calls' along with the destination country into Google - www.0844calls.co.uk/rates.php gives me 0.5p to New Zealand (and it is a good line) whereas the cheapest on the above site was an extortionate 7p These times are getting cheap!

[bogie]

if you are using it home based, then get a DECT Skype one

www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop/ShopDetail.asp?ProductID=4471

the range on DECT is much better than wi-fi, real plug and play solution and much greater battery life

the problem with wi-fi ones is that wi-fi was never designed to run off batteries (like GSM and DECT) so it drinks them and you can have interference/range issues...the only advantage would be, that you can use them in wireless hotspots away from home....but as Skype control the GUI on these things (meaning they all look the same) then you cant have a web browser...which of course you would need to authenticate to a public hotspot....doh !

[Mr E]

Or, buy a mobile phone that has 802.11 wireless support and a SIP stack. Like the N80ie for example.

Job done.

Or, wait 9 months and buy an access point that I'm currently working on.

[Fidgits]

Mr E said:

Or, buy a mobile phone that has 802.11 wireless support and a SIP stack. Like the N80ie for example.

Job done.

Or, wait 9 months and buy an access point that I'm currently working on.

nah, Ubiqusys already have one of those mate

[Mr E]

Fidgits said:

Or, wait 9 months and buy an access point that I'm currently working on.

nah, Ubiqusys already have one of those mate [/quote]

Damn.

[aspender]

I have the Belkin one. It works fine for basic Skype - Skype calls. More details on my blog.

[bogie]

Mr E said:

Fidgits said:

Or, wait 9 months and buy an access point that I'm currently working on.

nah, Ubiqusys already have one of those mate

Damn. [/quote]

as do IPAccess and a couple of other players in the femtocell market...will be very interesting if it catches on

[Mr E]

bogie said:

as do IPAccess and a couple of other players in the femtocell market...will be very interesting if it catches on

Now then. Define *having* a femtocell.

I've seen an awful lot of powerpoint presentations....

[Fidgits]

Mr E said:

bogie said:

as do IPAccess and a couple of other players in the femtocell market...will be very interesting if it catches on

Now then. Define *having* a femtocell.

I've seen an awful lot of powerpoint presentations....

or vapourwear as its known

[Mr E]

Fidgits said:

Mr E said:

bogie said:

as do IPAccess and a couple of other players in the femtocell market...will be very interesting if it catches on

Now then. Define *having* a femtocell.

I've seen an awful lot of powerpoint presentations....

or vapourwear as its known

[BliarOut]

Mr E said:

Or, buy a mobile phone that has 802.11 wireless support and a SIP stack. Like the N80ie for example.

Job done.

Or, wait 9 months and buy an access point that I'm currently working on.

Does the N95 have a SIP stack?

[Mr E]

BliarOut said:

Mr E said:

Or, buy a mobile phone that has 802.11 wireless support and a SIP stack. Like the N80ie for example.

Job done.

Or, wait 9 months and buy an access point that I'm currently working on.

Does the N95 have a SIP stack?

Yes, but if it's Vodafone or Orange then it's disabled to stop you using it.

www.theregister.co.uk/2007/04/18/n95_crippled/

At which point I would suggest taking back to where you bought it and demanding a refund under the sale of goods act.

Edit: A package like 'Fring' would still work (and is what I use on my N80 because O2 will not release the IE load)

Edited by Mr E on Thursday 19th April 13:49