Philips VOIP 321 Skype Dual Phone Single Handset
- Make or take free Skype calls as well as normal landline calls
- Directly access your Skype contacts list with the press of a button
- As easy to use as a standard cordless phone
- Stores 50 names and numbers
- Programmable ringtones distinguish between Skype and landline calls
Product Description
Philips Skype Dual Phone (single handset) •Simultaneous Skype and landline calls Direct Skype key • Contact list status display • User status management • Handsfree on handset • Polyphonic ring tones • Phonebook for 50 names & numbers • Caller ID • 20 entries in call log • 10 entries in redial list Skype freely Free calls worldwide via Skype to any other Skype users Direct Skype key to access your contacts list Skype conference calls with several friends Universal telephone Make or take calls via Skype Make or take calls via landline Skype easily Low rate call cost on standard phone numbers via SkypeOut Skype contacts list accessible anywhere at home As easy to use as a standard cordless phone… More >>
December 23rd, 2009 at 3:02 pm
I got this phone today but it’s unclear whether or not the computer actually needs to be switched on to use the phone?? If anyone can help..I would really appreciate it!! I also have to note that the photo does not do the phone justice, it is much more esthetically pleasing than it looks in the photo! Very sleek and modern appearance. Sorry I cannot provide more information on the phone’s functionality.
Rating: 3 / 5
December 23rd, 2009 at 4:31 pm
As said before, this has little value if you can NOT dial a number via skype not in your skype contacts. You have to dial a number from the PC, then save that number in your Skype contacts, and only THEN are you able to dial through SkypeOut. It is more than a real pain in the neck, it makes this product unusable.
Rating: 1 / 5
December 23rd, 2009 at 5:30 pm
I initially bought the Philips VOIP 321 (VOIP3211G/37). After fighting the Philips drivers/software for several hours I returned it and bought the DualPhone RTX3055 instead. Within five minutes the DualPhone was up and working exactly as expected. I didn’t encounter any of the difficulties I had encountered with the Philips.
Once Philips solves their driver/software issues their phone will probably be a great product. Until that time I strongly recommend the DualPhone over the Philips. It doesn’t look as snazzy as the Philips, but works far better. The sound quality is even clearer than the Philips.
Rating: 1 / 5
December 23rd, 2009 at 8:14 pm
I do not have a land line. I am looking to hook up to skype and I am interested in this phone. In the description it says it you connect it to your pc, land line and wall plug. Can I just plug it into my computer ans I am good to go, or do I have to have a land line to pluge it into as well? any insight would be appriciated.
Thanks!
Rating: 5 / 5
December 23rd, 2009 at 10:31 pm
All I want to do is a simple SkypeOut call by dialing the number myself – i.e. WITHOUT going through my Skype contacts. I’ve spent HOURS trying to get it to do this. The review above says you need to prefix the number with the + sign by holding down 0. I’ve tried this several times – e.g. +1 222 333 4444 – but it still inists on trying to dial a call via landline.
Also, I’m getting intermittent problems with my broadband connection since installing the driver for the phone. It just cuts out without warning and the only way to get it back online is to disable and then re-enable the connection in the Network Connections window. I NEVER used to get this problem before installing the driver for this phone.
I’m on the way back to the store to ask for my money back.
Rating: 1 / 5