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Skype phone allows you to use the popular Internet VoIP service away from your built-in PC microphone, speakers and keyboard. These Skype phone headsets offer more convenient dialing. They also often feature cordless roaming and/or dual support for both traditional
PSTN and Internet telephone services.
The Linksys CIT200 is a cordless Skype phone headset with a USB 1.1 base station. The handset provides caller ID and speakerphone capabilities. The CIT200 is a dual Skype phone and traditional telephone unit.
U.S.-based IPEVO offers two kinds of Skype phone products, the "Free-1" and "Touch-1" models. "Touch-1" was the first Skype-certified handset. "Free-1" offered the first support for Macintosh computers. IPEVO handsets are corded but in turn come at a much cheaper price than most alternatives. IPEVO handsets can interface to either Windows XP or Windows 2000 computers through USB 2.0 ports.
The DUALphone was the first dual-mode Skype phone, supplying both traditional and Internet telephony capabilities. Especially popular in Europe, RTX manu
4. VoIPvoice CyberPhone W
Also best known in Europe, the "CyberPhone W" from VoIPvoice offers a good balance of features and cost. The CyberPhone W is a cordless model with a sleek design.
The IP-700m is another small corded Skype phone that has received good reviews. This IPFones unit features an LCD, handset buttons that integrate with Skype features, and it is reportedly easy to install.
