Philips VOIP841 PC-Free DECT 6.0 Wireless IP Phone
Philips VOIP841 PC-Free DECT 6.0 Wireless IP Phone
Manufacturer: Philips Accessories
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The Philips VOIP841 is a self-contained unit that requires no installation of software or connection to a computer; simply plug the base into any power outlet in your house, connect it to your broadband connection, and you can start making free Skype telephone calls right away. (To make Skype calls, you must open a Skype account. A Skype account is not included with this phone.)
And by simply plugging your home telephone line into the VOIP841, this phone can double as your everyday landline, giving you the ultimate in convenience.
Easy to Use
If you've used a cell phone or cordless phone, you'll quickly be able to take advantage of all the features the VOIP841 offers. For easy readability, the phone features a 128x128 full-color display, and a 4-way directional pad provides you with easy navigation through the intuitive interface. The handset has enough memory for up to 500 Skype phonebook entries, giving you quick access to your contact list.
You can choose from up to 15 ring tones (5 standard, 10 polyphonic), and the phone allows you to set your ring tone by call type, distinguishing between landline and Internet calls. A speakerphone mode allows for hands-free operation, so you can take notes during the call or share the call with others. There is also a jack connector on the handset for connecting a headset.
DECT Frequency for Security and Extended Battery Life
By using the Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) frequency at 1.8GHz, the VOIP841 offers you enhanced security features and a longer battery life than other frequencies. On battery power, the VOIP841 offers talk time of up to 12 hours and a standby time of up to 120 hours.
Each base station can accommodate up to four handsets, and up to four base stations can be used together for a total of 16 handsets. For office or home use, the intercom mode allows you to use one handset to call another handset located in a different room.
Product Description:
VOIP841 series is the first DECT cordless phone with Skype that works without a PC, offering consumers total flexibility and independence from the PC. A full-color graphic display and outstanding sound clarity bring the emotion back to calls. Use your VOIP phone to call via Skype wherever you are. With Skype you can enjoy making free calls all over the world to any other Skype users. Skype, SkypeOut are trademarks of Skype Limited. As your dual phone is connected to both the standard PSTN line AND to the Internet line, you can establish or receive landline and Internet calls on the same handset. Handsfree mode uses a built-in loud speaker to amplify the voice of the caller, allowing you to speak and listen during a call without holding the phone to your ear. This is especially useful if you want to share the call with others or take notes during a call.
Lowest Used Price: USD 115.95
Lowest New Price: USD 111.03
- Stand-alone cordless phone lets you make Skype phone calls without a computer
- Can also be used as a traditional phone with a landline for extra convenience
- Full-color display and 4-way directional pad makes navigation simple
- Handset can store up to 500 Skype phonebook entries
- Phone has up to 12 hours of talk time and 120 hours of standby on single charge
Model: VOIP8411B/37
Great Phone, with a few small bugs...
I've had this phone for about a year, so I feel I'm quite qualified to write a 'qualified' review.
I could not purchase this item directly off amazon, so ended up using the online site www.wantitall.co.za to purchase the product.
What sets this phone apart from the majority of other phones is the ability of the phone to function, without the use of a PC. All you need is a wireless network.
The phone is sleek, and extremely easy to setup. Simply connect the power supply to the base unit as well as the phone, and you are nearly ready to go. Just make sure you have your wireless network password - you will need this to configure the base station.
The responsiveness of the phone is somewhat lacking, however in general the phone performs most functions perfectly. I particularly like the function whereby if you lose the handset, it can be 'called' from the base station.
Only problems I have had, is the phone sometimes not connecting to the base station. This is however quickly resolved by turning the power on and then off.
In general, a great phone, at the right price. Was lucky to find it on online shopping site http://www.wantitall.co.za
love it!
I got this after reading the amazon reviews and using Skype for over 4 years now to make international calls. I got the 1 yr US long distance calling plan for (i really hope the price won't go up) and cut down on my landline bill. Calls are good quality, no complaints. I warned friends that my number won't show on caller id - other than that i have no complaints, works wonderful. The design is very nice, but some in the family complained about the small keys.
a few little problems after using it for 6 months:
-- i really wish the time would stay set (it changes all the time so i stopped trying to set it again -- although my time zone is set correctly)
-- i really wish the answering machine would work for the landline too - i don't think it does anything right now -- let me know if it does ))
-- "line is busy" signal is not audio, it shows up only on the screen and unless you look you might think your call was dropped
that's it, this thing paid for itself already, not it's just saving me money.
Must-have addition to Skype!
I am currently living out of the country for medical school, so I use Skype on a daily basis to contact friends and family in the US. For the past year, I've been having attached to my computer anytime I wanted to use the phone, which also meant missing calls if I was in another room or had the computer turned off. However, this phone has made me love Skype again!
Setup:
Could not be easier! Plug in the base station, attach the included ethernet cable to your router, and let the handset charge for a little while. When you turn the handset on, enter your language, area code, skype name, and password. That's it! Within seconds, your voicemails and Skype contacts are downloaded to the phone. If you can figure out a basic cell phone, you can figure out this phone with no problem. There are a few basic options, one of which allows you to set whether it asks, every time you dial a number, if you would like to use SkypeOut or landline, or automatically default to one or the other.
Call Quality:
I have been very impressed with the quality. I'd say it ranges from decent cell phone quality, to slightly better. As I do not have a landline here, I can only judge the quality of SkypeOut calls. My apartment is not very large, but the range easily extends from front to back, with two doors closed in between rooms. The range is better than what I've experienced with other cordless phones in the past, and I haven't noticed any degradation in quality as I move away from the base. I have been told that it sounds much better than when I am speaking through the computer.
Phone:
I find the phone comfortable to hold, although it's too small to rest between your shoulder and ear. It is very attractive and feels durable, if a bit plasticy. The display is bright and easy to read. When idle, it displays your username, status, time/date, and remaining SkypeOut credit. Like I said, the menu system works very similar to a cell phone. The earpiece volume is not particularly loud, but definitely adequate. The speaker volume can be very loud, and remains clear at higher volumes. I haven't really tested the battery, but after having it off the cradle for a while and talking on the phone for about an hour or so, it still shows a full charge.
Problems:
Very few, and not bad enough to affect my rating. It came with a card for 120 SkypeOut minutes, but when I tried to enter the code online, it said that the code had already been used. I'm still waiting for a response from Skype about that. The ring tones leave something to be desired, although they are, fortunately, very loud (if you set them to be). Very rarely, it will drop a call for no apparent reason. However, this could be related to my less than ideal internet connection. Strangely, if I have Skype running on the computer but answer an incoming call on the handset, the computer continues to ring, despite the incoming call pop-up notification disappearing. I have to quit Skype to stop the ringing. I'm still trying to figure out how to remedy that problem.
very good
Good: No PC needed. Dual phone. Supports multiple Skype features. Color screen. Stylish and efficient. Good call quality. Simple to use
Bad: Fairly expensive.
Bottomline: An attractive phone system that will fit in with your home decor and lets you make Skype and traditional landline calls without a computer.
I RECOMMENDED
95% There
This product is just awesome. Two phones in one. Truly wireless Skype! Only two complaints. It seems that the batteries are milked down very fast. We have normal 5.8Ghz phones that will last nearly a week before having to put them on the charger again. We're lucky to get 48hrs on standby with this phone. Maybe 3 days at the most. This is why I also purchased the extra handset. The second complaint is that when you're using the phone normally against your ear, vs. as a speakerphone, there is a good amount of feedback. When it's in speaker phone mode, it's great. But tons of feedback when in normal use. I should clarify what I mean by 'feedback.' You can hear yourself talking in the earpiece. It should not be that way. The sound is nice and clear, but very odd to be hearing yourself speak. Perhaps this is an option I can change in the menu, but I can't think of any reason it would be the way it is on purpose. Design flaw? Bug? Crossed wires?
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