Philips Adds A New Skype Phone To Their VoIP Lineup
Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 3:13 am
Philips adds a new Skype phone to their VoIP lineup
Phillips VoiP 321
Phillips VoiP 433
Phillips VoiP 321
http://www.philips.com/mt/2005results/bg3Philips and Skype's VoIP service offers global and interactive connectivity
Combining the optimum in mobility, voice quality and ease of use, Philips Electronics is teaming up with global Internet communications company Skypeâ„¢ to introduce a new Internet telephony phone, the VoIP321. The new cordless phone has dual functionality so consumers can make free Skype calls, as well as ordinary landline calls - giving them maximum freedom and the ability to toggle between both communications mediums. Skype's rich features include: free worldwide calls and conferencing with other Skype users, Skype Instant Messaging and file transfer.
http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/phil ... ip-lineup/It's not quite as sexy as that Windows Live Messenger VOIP4331S phone from them we spotted a few weeks ago, but Philips' new VOIP321 cordless Skype phone should do nicely for someone wanting a bit of "old school" cordless phone comfort for their VoIP calls. Like the 433 unit, this 321 model is based on DECT technology to enhance security and voice quality. The phone has buddy list ability, polyphonic ringtones, and the specs just get more boring from there. No word on price, but you should be able to get your Skype-on with this thing, in the US at least, this July.
Phillips VoiP 433
http://www.philips.com/mt/2005results/bg3Cordless, Internet telephone for Windows Liveâ„¢ Messenger users
Philips Electronics and Microsoft teamed up to introduce the new VoIP433 Dual Phone (incorporating Internet and PSTN phone capabilities). The VoIP433 serves as both a traditional telephone and a VoIP phone, allowing users to make and receive Internet calls to their online contacts through the upcoming Windows Live™ Messenger service, the successor of MSN® Messenger, which boasts more than 200 million active accounts worldwide.
The VoIP 433 Dual Phone enables consumers to call and connect to anyone listed on their Windows Live Messenger contact list with the simple click of a button. Customers will have three calling choices: free PC-to-PC calling through Windows Live Messenger allowing users to place and receive voice calls; MCI Web Calling offering users a low-cost PC-to-phone outbound calling option; and traditional landline phone service.