Product Description
The SMC WSKP100 Skype Wi-Fi phone extends the convenience of wireless connection and the voice quality of Skype into one portable device. The WSKP100 is intended to help users make Skype calls at home, workplace and campus without the hassle of turning on computers.The modulation of WSKP100 is based on the IEEE802.11b/g standard so it is compatible with most standard 802.11b/g Access Point (AP) in the market. With the embedded Skype software, users can have access to both PSTN and Skype networks as long as users have a valid Skype account. With the easy startup user will not have to remember the SSID or security keys; the WSKP100 stores these information and will connect to AP automatically when it boots up.With embedded Skype software, SMC Networks' Skype Wi-Fi phone provides the users of cost savings, mobility with 802.11b/g WLAN, and hassle free installation with easy startup.
Customer Reviews:
I don't usually write reviews ... .......2007-11-10
This product does indeed let you make wi-fi Skype calls. BUT, there are many problems. Probably the biggest is the fact that you can only talk for 20 minutes before the battery dies. In addition the screen is very slow to respond to keyboard inputs. This phone in no way lives up to the expectations created by comparably priced cell phones. Skype should not have endorsed this piece of technology.
Needs more cooking.......2007-11-07
I bought this phone through Skype store and then returned it. It would automatically disconnect from the network. I could not hear the other person every other call. It reacts very slow to the keypad. The few available ringers are awful and not loud enough. It's a nice toy, but it cannot replace the land line. I instead bought Philips VOIP8411B and it works nicely.
A great wireless solution for Skype!.......2007-10-13
This is a great wireless solution for Skype! It is OK to do Skype calls on my laptop, but it ties you down if you run into a long conversation. The Skype Wi-Fi phone from SMC solves this problem and lets me roam around the house while talking to people over Skype.
Pros:
* No computer is required to make Skype calls and it is wireless!
* Included headset allows hands-free calling
* Long lasting battery sufficient for a couple of hours and it doesn't get hot
* Voice quality is better than calls from my laptop
* Incoming call rings both the Skype Wi-Fi phone and the PC
Cons:
* You only get vibration (not ringers) for incoming calls when the headset is plugged in
skype every where!.......2007-06-28
This small phone device is pretty cool, I like it,you can take it with you any where! you don't need to have a pc or a laptop to use the skype service, you can connect easily to the wireless network even if it is not an open network you can enter the password, unlike the other devices which only permit access to the open networks.
Break away from the PC.......2007-05-21
I have seen a lot of mixed reviews on this product, some good and some not so good. I was a bit hesitant about purchasing this, but after having done so, I have no regrets. It works as advertised. It was easy to set up and works pretty well.
Pros:
1. It gets you away from the PC.
2. The battery life is sufficient for about an hour or perhaps more (they say 3 hours talk time). If you talk more than that, plug in the charging cord when the battery appears to be weak, even while you are on the call. It is very similar to a cell phone in this respect.
3. It's easy to pack around, as is a cell phone.
4. The display is bright and buttons are easy to operate.
5. You can store all of your Skype contacts as well as your Skype OUT contacts for quick access.
Cons:
1. Upon occasion it may be sluggish, perhaps leading to a freeze. Just pull off the battery and snap it back on and you are good to go again. This phenomenon is rare, however.
2. It does not have a web browser for inputting passwords to access wireless networks though a browser. If you are lucky, you can usually find an open spot and it will auto connect to that.
3. No cradle for charging if you buy the product in Japan (Logitec) or in the U.S. (SMC).
4. This unit seems slow to update the status of on-line or off-line users. My PC is very quick, but this unit takes a while sometimes. Upon occasion you must initiate a call to an off-line user for them to appear on-line.
5. No speakerphone function. It comes with a i-pod type of earphone/microphone that includes a mute button, but a speakerphone function would be nice.
Overall no real complaints. However, I do strongly suggest that you buy the Edge Core version of this product from the U.K. as it has a charging cradle with it.
Skype WiFi Phone CRADLE and WIRELESS ROUTER WA4101-Cradle AP.
Also, take some time to update your firmware through your PC before using this product. This will make a difference in performance.
Product Description
The new compact Wi-Fi Phone for Skype is perfect for users who need mobility and cost effective voice calls over the Internet. The WSKP100 is intended to help users make Skype calls at home work or campus without the hassle of having to turn on your computer
Product Description
Get wireless handset convenience when you use Skype! Now when you want to talk to your friends you don't need your computer because the Skype application is pre-loaded on the Wireless-G Phone. The Linksys iPhone Wireless-G Phone for Skype comes with the Wireless-G Phone and charger and is already pre-loaded with Skype. You are now free to use Skype anywhere you have wireless Internet access. Just select who you want to talk to from your contact list on your color display and get ready to talk.Of course, the Wireless-G Phone supports SkypeOut dialing and rings when you have a Skype or SkypeIn call coming in, displaying the caller's ID on the screen. The Wireless-G Phone also supports call waiting and Skype's optional Voicemail service. You also have the ability of specifying your Skype status according to your schedule by signaling to others whether you're available to talk. Set your Skype status to let other Skype users see if you're online, busy, or not available.The Linksys iPhone Wireless-G Phone for Skype allows you to make calls to other Skype users from anywhere you have wireless Internet access. You'll get the convenience of a wireless handset and all its features, plus the high-quality voice reception integrated right into your Skype phone, no computer is required!The iPhone WIP320 is also part of the iPhone family of handheld devices which harness the power of the Internet to deliver more than talk, uniting the familiarity of the telephone with compelling Internet services, access to personal content, and integration with the home to create complete communications solutions. iPhone - More than Talk!
Product Description
The Belkin Wi-Fi Phone for Skype doesn't require a PC and will work anywhere in the world where you have secured or open access to a WiFi network.Any home, office, cafe, or municipal wireless access point that does not require browser-based authentication will do.Pre-loaded with Skype software and featuring the same Skype interface, the Belkin Wi-Fi Phone is ready to use with any wireless network.To make a call, simply use the intuitive on-screen color menu to locate your contact and view their online availability-exactly like you use Skype today.The Wi-Fi Phone is Skype-certified, which means that it adheres to all Skype's requirements to ensure that your Wi-Fi Phone experience is just like it is on your PC.
Product Description
The Belkin Wi-Fi Phone for Skype doesn't require a PC and will work anywhere in the world where you have secured or open access to a WiFi network.Any home, office, cafe, or municipal wireless access point that does not require browser-based authentication will do.Pre-loaded with Skype software and featuring the same Skype interface, the Belkin Wi-Fi Phone is ready to use with any wireless network.To make a call, simply use the intuitive on-screen color menu to locate your contact and view their online availability-exactly like you use Skype today.The Wi-Fi Phone is Skype-certified, which means that it adheres to all Skype's requirements to ensure that your Wi-Fi Phone experience is just like it is on your PC.
Product Description
The new compact Wi-Fi Phone for Skype is perfect for users who need mobility and cost effective voice calls over the Internet. The WSKP100 is intended to help users make Skype calls at home, work or campus without the hassle of having to turn on your computer The new compact Wi-Fi Phone for Skype is perfect for users who need mobility and cost effective voice calls over the Internet. The WSKP100 is intended to help users make Skype calls at home, work or campus without the hassle of having to turn on your computer
Product Description
NETGEAR's Skype WiFi Phone is the world's first wireless Internet phone that can make free calls to other Skype users anywhere in the world, anytime you have WiFi access, without a PC. All of your contacts are shown right on the phone's color display so you will know exactly who is on-line. You will also be more available for your friends to call, because you no longer have to be on your PC to be connected. You can even make calls to ordinary phones using Skype-Out for just pennies a minute and no monthly fees. With the Skype WiFi Phone, NETGEAR makes true mobile wireless Internet telephony a reality.
Customer Reviews:
Another buggy product from Netgear.......2007-10-20
Unclear whether this is the SPH-101 or the "new" SPH-200W.
I just got a SPH-200W last wednesday and it has a large number of issues.
Here is a transcript of all issues I have reported to Netgear, with still not even an admission by then that these are issues:
A summary of issues found to date and reported to netgear under case# 5879445, on 10/17.
After no response, thursday afternoon I called 1-888-NETGEAR, option 4. Argued with a useless Indian (who spoke very poor English) for over 2 hour. He kept going away for 10 minutes at a time to "check with his senior engineer", leaving me on hold.
He clearly didn't understand anything I said to him and kept saying "don't worry I will take care of you".
He was clearly following a script and wouldn't escalate me to level 2, so I played a long, did a reset, wasted more time. When I finally got to an American engineer at level 2.
Now, saturday 10/20, I am on the phone again, and another moronic Indian has had me on hold for yet another 60 minutes, theoreticaly waiting for level 2 support?
1. SPH 200W does not reliably detect headset (which works fine with several other devices, including my cellphone and the GE DECT Skype phone).
2. On the few ocassions that I have coerced it to detect my headset (without turning off and back on again - which takes about 2 minutes!), no speaker or microphone audio comes out of either the headset or the phone itself.
3. If I boot phone with headset plugged in, it is recognized, and speaker audio is correctly routed to it, but microphone audio is not. Called parties hear NOTHING!
4. Unit did a "System error - please reboot" on me once - 5 minutes out of the box when trying to make my first Skype call.
5. Unit takes around 60 seconds to boot.
6. Skype contacts status is not updated correctly - often showing contacts offline, who are in effect ONLINE!
7. When dialing an incorrect (too short) number - not 1+ area code + phone number, you incorrectly get an error of "You need to buy more Skype Credits". Clearly the wrong error message.
7a. My GE DECT Skype phone has a "default" area code, that gets prepended to 7 digit numbers - where is this on the SPH200W?
To date, Netgear hasn't even admitted that these are issues that they intend to fix!
We have a long log under case# 5879445, running on Netgear's support web site. They keep promising to
contact me to resolve this and noone actually does call me!
Very very unhappy with this, my first Netgear product. Should Netgear actually respond to these issues I will post updates.
It earned it's 1 star but there is a glaring tech problem.......2007-08-11
The problem mentioned in 4th place by the previous poster is serious. Almost all hotspots (even free ones) have a signon page that you get by going to any webpage in your browser after hitting their access point (you can't traceroute or ping until you do this - you are limited to their signon page only - you look to be on the net - but not really)
Once you've paid your day's worth of $ to use the net on your laptop, you STILL must have the laptop on (ever see a laptop with a 24 hour battery running skype - please let me know when this technical hurdle is solved)
What I found as a pseudo-solution is to program my laptop and my skype phone with the exact same radio mac address, which violates numerous rules, but hey, I only turn one on at a time - just like in the good ol days of cellular phone clones.
Now having signed in, i power off my laptop with the kill button (impolite) or just drop the battery pack out so it can't say goodbye to the net. And I power on the skype phone. It takes over where the laptop was.
HOPEFULLY the people who setup the network are passing udp both ways otherwise you get into skype relays and really bad sound quality or no connection at all.
The real suggestion, as mentioned before, is give the product a limited browswer capability where they keys can type a la sms messages, and you can use some special keys to tab and enter the page - thus allowing signon without carrying an 11 lb 17.1" display laptop with you just to
turn on hotspots to your skype phone.
Then we'd be in 5 star land - right now it's earned 1 star and that's all because i'm stuck at home with it and the sph200d works better in my house than this ever will.
good luck -keep on skypin!
Good quality phone but could use a few simple improvements.......2006-12-24
I am very satisfied with this phone. The documentation was good, the screen is nice, and the phone is designed to be easy to use. I have to say that the phone's user interface is easier to use than the original computer based Skype interface. That said, there are a few minor improvements that can be done in a software update for the phone that would make the phone perfect.
1) In the USA, if a person has SkypeOut and they enter in a 7 digit, the phone should prepend their country code and area code automatically. Having to type this in every time you make a phone call does not make sense.
2) When you have received a voice-mail message or missed a call, there needs to be a notification on the main screen.
3) A keylock would be nice so you can put the phone in your pocket.
4) A simple text only web browser for getting past agreement pages at Internet cafe's and hotels would make the phone useable on the road.
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