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D-Link DPH-50U
ooma ooma core
Linksys CIT300
Linksys WRTP54G
IPEVO CDPU-04
IPEVO FREE.2
Philips VOIP0801B/10
IPEVO FREE.2
Linksys SPA942-NA
ooma DVA-SCT101

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Telephony - IP Phones


View DPH-50U (D-Link)



D-Link DPH-50U Skype USB Phone Adapter
   Use your regular phone to make Skype Internet Telephone Service calls
   Receive and make both regular telephone and Skype Internet Telephone calls on the same phone
   In-call switching, conference calling, call forwarding, and toll bypassing
   Includes two RJ-11 ports and a USB port to connect your regular phone line, phone and computer
   Gives you the best of both worlds--the features of your existing phone and the low cost advantages of Skype


D-Link DPH-50U Review:   The DPH-50U Skype USB Phone Adapter combines all the great features of your existing telephone, with the low-cost advantages of the Skype Internet Telephone Service. Using your existing telephone enables you to use your telephone's built-in features such as speed dial, redial, mute and caller ID2. Using a cordless phone even unties you from your computer while making Skype calls. Best of all, there is no additional equipment to buy to start using the DPH-50U. Includes two RJ-11 ports and a USB port to conveniently connect your regular phone line, telephone and computer


  $29.99    New Price: $16.95

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View ooma core (ooma)



ooma Core VoIP Phone System with No Monthly Phone Service Bills
   Includes both an ooma Hub and an ooma Scout
   Enjoy unlimited US calling, exceptional voice quality, and must-have features with no monthly fees or contracts
   Receive caller-ID, call-waiting, and voicemail at no extra charge; Pay as you go for low-cost international calls
   Hear voicemail and customize settings in the ooma Lounge
   Try out ooma's enhanced calling features with a free trial of ooma Premier, which includes a free second phone line, real-time message screening, one-touch Do Not Disturb and Send to Voicemail, a second personal number with private voicemail, and more


ooma ooma core Review:   In a volatile economy, there's one utility you can save with the aid of VOIP technology - your phone service costs. Smart and stylish, the ooma Hub and ooma Scout partner with your high-speed Internet and your existing home phones to deliver free home phone service. Your one-time purchase eliminates monthly bills for U.S. calling and delivers extremely low rates for international calls. Your one-time purchase of an award-winning ooma Hub device frees your phone service. Call anyone, at any number, anywhere in the U.S. without charge. Think how much you pay the phone company each year. Now imagine what you could do with all the money you save.

Ooma is the only company in the history of the telecom industry that lets you own your dialtone. Your one-time ooma purchase eliminates monthly charges for unlimited US calling. Compared to other stand-alone VoIP providers, there are no monthly fees for US calling. Plus, the ooma system has been architected to deliver exceptional voice quality and reliability, giving you the crisp, acoustic performance of a landline, without the associated fees. A number of our customers have reported that ooma delivers "excellent voice quality," "better than landline."
Easy-to-read manuals are full of colorful diagrams and simple instructions to make set-up as painless as possible. It takes the average customer less than 20 minutes to activate and install the ooma system. Using the ooma system is even easier! ooma devices have been designed to provide an intuitive out-of-box experience. Ooma can move your number from your current phone provider for a one-time fee of $39.99. To use the ooma Hub device, you need TWO things: 1. A high-speed Internet connection (cable/DSL/fiber-optic); and 2. A home phone.


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View CIT300 (Linksys)



Linksys CIT300 Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit
   Skype with handset convenience
   2-in-1 cordless DECT telephone for Skype and a standard analog line
   You don't have to sit in front of your computer to talk on Skype
   Your Skype contact list is right there on the display
   Supports Skype, SkypeOut, SkypeIn and Skype Voicemail


Linksys CIT300 Review:   Get cordless handset convenience when you use Skype! Now your don't have to sit in front of your computer when you want to talk to your friends. The Linksys cordless Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit comes with a handset, charger, and a USB Base Station that plugs into your computer. Dual-Mode capability lets you choose whether to make calls over a standard telephone line or with the Skype application running on your PC. Just select whom you want to talk to from your contact list on your Handset, press a button, and get ready to talk. It rings when you have a Skype or SkypeIn call coming in, and shows the caller's ID on the screen. The Handset also supports call waiting and Skype's optional Voicemail service. When you're on a call, you can hit the Mute button for privacy, or use the speakerphone function to let everyone join in. You'll get the convenience of a cordless phone and all its features, plus the high-quality voice reception that you get from Skype on your PC, without being tied to your computer. Base station with USB connection to connect to your PC and RJ-11 connection to connect to your analog phone line Status display of Skype contact list, Skype voicemail, and SkypeOut credit Superior sound quality / Voice encryption for maximum security / 120 hours standby time, 10 hours talk time Distance Range 300 meters outdoors, 50 meters indoors Minimum Requirements - Internet Connection (Cable/DSL/other)/ PC with 400MHz Processor / 128 MB RAM / One Available USB Connection / 15 MB Hard Disk Space Available for Installation / Windows XP or 2000 / Skype Software Installed on PC (also included on CD) / CD-ROM Drive Package Contents - Handset / 2 NiMH batteries / Charger with Power Adapter / USB Base Station with USB Cable / Power Adapter / RJ-11 Cable / Quick Installation / Setup Wizard / CD with Skype Software


  $89.99    New Price: $89.49

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View WRTP54G (Linksys)



Linksys WRTP54G Wireless-G Broadband Router for Vonage Internet Phone Service
   All-in-one Internet-sharing router, 4-port switch, and 54 Mbps Wireless-G (802.11g) Access Point
   Shares a single Internet connection and other resources with Ethernet wired and Wireless-G and B devices
   Two standard phone jacks enable feature-rich telephone service over your cable or DSL Internet connection
   Supports two independent telephone numbers
   High security: Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), wireless MAC address filtering, powerful SPI firewall


Linksys WRTP54G Review:   Use the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router at the center of your home-office network, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, files, printers, and multi-player games, and Internet phone service!

The Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router is really four devices in one box. First, there's the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect both screaming fast Wireless-G (802.11g at 54Mbps) and Wireless-B (802.11b at 11Mbps) devices to the network. There's also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices together. Connect four PCs directly, or attach more hubs and switches to create as big a network as you need. The Router function lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection. The fourth function is the phone adapter which enables high-quality feature-rich telephone service through your high-speed connection even while you're surfing the Internet. There are two standard telephone jacks, each operating independently -- like having two phone lines. With Vonage Service, you'll get low domestic and international phone rates, Caller ID, Call Waiting, Voicemail, Call Forwarding, Distinctive Ring, and lots of other available special phone features. Choose any free local dialing US area code, regardless of where you live. Add a virtual phone number in any area code, or even a US-wide toll-free number. To protect your data and privacy, the Wireless-G Broadband Router can encode all wireless transmissions with up to 128-bit encryption, and supports both Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and the industrial-strength wireless security of Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). The Router can serve as a DHCP Server, has a powerful SPI firewall to protect your PCs against intruders and most known Internet attacks, supports VPN pass-through, and can be configured to filter internal users' access to the Internet. Configuration is a snap with the web browser-based configur



  $129.99    New Price: $49

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View CDPU-04 (IPEVO)



IPEVO FREE.2 USB Handset with LED Display for Skype (Ultimate Black)
   MAC and PC compatible (recording function on MAC coming soon)
   LCD display (with white backlight) of caller id, contact list and call history
   One-touch Recording
   Free recording software for audio file output
   Excellent voice quality with echo cancellation


IPEVO CDPU-04 Review:   An upgraded version of the IPEVOs award-winning FREE.1, FREE.2 provides the same exceptional sound quality and user-friendly controls, with the addition of a back-lit LCD display that brings Skype caller id and contact list right to the palm of your hand. Built-in recording capabilities let users record Skype conversations at a touch of a button. The functions and buttons on the FREE.2 are tailor-made for the Skype experience. A back-lit LCD display brings your Skype contact list, caller ID, and call history in the palm of your hand. A toggle let you effortlessly scroll through your contact list. Or simply press the key to initiate a SkypeOut call, and use the number pad to dial out just like a regular telephone. Engineered and optimized for Skype, FREE.2 delivers exceptional call quality with 16K sampling rate for Skype-to-Skype calls, and 8K sampling rate for calls to landlines. The unique hollow mouthpiece design minimizes the annoying echo effect. With the built-in recording software, FREE.2 is a high


  $59.99    New Price: $38.99

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View FREE.2 (IPEVO)



IPEVO FREE.2 USB Handset for SKYPE with LCD Screen (White)
   MAC and PC compatible (recording function on MAC coming soon)
   LCD display (with white backlight) of caller id, contact list and call history
   One-touch Recording
   Free recording software for audio file output
   Excellent voice quality with echo cancellation


IPEVO FREE.2 Review:   FREE.2 provides the same exceptional sound quality and user-friendly controls, with the addition of a back-lit LCD display that brings Skype caller id and contact list right to the palm of your hand. Built-in recording capabilities let users record Skype conversations at a touch of a button.The functions and buttons on the FREE.2 are tailor-made for the Skype experience. A back-lit LCD display brings your Skype contact list, caller ID, and call history in the palm of your hand. A toggle let you effortlessly scroll through your contact list. Or simply press the " " key to initiate a SkypeOut call, and use the number pad to dial out just like a regular telephone.Engineered and optimized for Skype, FREE.2 delivers exceptional call quality with 16K sampling rate for Skype-to-Skype calls, and 8K sampling rate for calls to landlines. The unique "hollow" mouthpiece design minimizes the annoying ?echo? effect?


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View VOIP0801B/10 (Philips)



Philips VOIP0801B - USB VoIP phone - Skype


Philips VOIP0801B/10 Review:   The Philips VOIP080 Series is a phone with a wired USB connection to the PC and integration with Skype. It features ClearVoice providing face-to-face conversation quality with the convenience of a classic phone.


  Best Price: $14.99

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View FREE.2 (IPEVO)



IPEVO FREE.2 USB Handset for SKYPE with LCD Screen (Black)
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   No Hassle Return Policy!


IPEVO FREE.2 Review:   FREE.2 provides the same exceptional sound quality and user-friendly controls, with the addition of a back-lit LCD display that brings Skype caller id and contact list right to the palm of your hand. Built-in recording capabilities let users record Skype conversations at a touch of a button.The functions and buttons on the FREE.2 are tailor-made for the Skype experience. A back-lit LCD display brings your Skype contact list, caller ID, and call history in the palm of your hand. A toggle let you effortlessly scroll through your contact list. Or simply press the " " key to initiate a SkypeOut call, and use the number pad to dial out just like a regular telephone.Engineered and optimized for Skype, FREE.2 delivers exceptional call quality with 16K sampling rate for Skype-to-Skype calls, and 8K sampling rate for calls to landlines. The unique "hollow" mouthpiece design minimizes the annoying ?echo? effect?


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View SPA942-NA (Linksys)



Linksys SPA942 Ip Telephone
   Sold Individually


Linksys SPA942-NA Review:   Stylish and functional in design, the SPA942 VoIP telephone is ideal for a residence or business using a hosted IP telephony service, an IP PBX, or a large scale IP Centrex deployment. The SPA942 leverages industry leading VoIP technology from Linksys to deliver an upgradeable high quality IP Phone that is unparalleled in features, value, and support.Standard features on the SPA942 include two active lines, dual switched Ethernet ports, 802.3af PoE support, a high resolution graphical display, speakerphone, and a 2.5 mm head-set port. With a simple software update, the SPA942 is upgradeable to a four line phone. Each line can be independently configured to use a unique phone number (or extension), or can be configured to use a shared number that is assigned to multiple phones.


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View DVA-SCT101 (ooma)



ooma Scout (to use with VoIP Phone Device with No Monthly Phone Service Bills)
   <b>Please note:</b> An ooma Hub is required to enjoy the ooma Scout's functionality. Visit the ooma Hub page to learn more.
   Enjoy unlimited US calling, exceptional voice quality, and must-have features with no monthly fees or contracts
   Receive caller-ID, call-waiting, and voicemail at no extra charge; pay as you go for low-cost international calls
   Extend the power of the ooma system anywhere you have a phone jack by connecting an ooma Scout device
   Try out ooma's enhanced calling features with a free trial of ooma Premier, which includes a free second phone line, real-time message screening, one-touch Do Not Disturb and Send to Voicemail, a second personal number with private voicemail, and more


ooma DVA-SCT101 Review:   To learn more about ooma and how it works, view the quick start guide or the user guide.

Smart and stylish, ooma devices partner with your high-speed Internet and your home phones to free your phone service. Your one-time purchase eliminates monthly bills for US calling. Once you own an award-winning ooma Hub device, you can extend the full benefits of the ooma system throughout your home by connecting an ooma Scout device to a standard phone jack and your home phones. Acclaimed by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Business Week and featured as one of the year's hottest gadgets in Parade and In Style magazines, ooma offers the premiere home phone experience. Simply connect the ooma system to your broadband and your home phones to enjoy:

  • Unlimited calling to any number in the US
  • All the features you've come to depend on, like caller-ID, call-waiting, and voicemail
  • The reliability and crisp acoustic performance of a landline
  • Access to your voicemail from any phone
  • The freedom to hear your voicemail and manage account preferences in the Lounge
  • The option to create voicemail notifications to email and mobile phone
  • Low-cost international rates starting at a penny per minute
  • Easy setup to get you up and dialing in no time
  • A 30-day money-back guarantee and an extendable one-year warranty
  • The flexibility to keep your phone number or choose a new one anywhere in the US
  • A 90-day free trial of ooma Premier!

    *Please note: An ooma Hub is required to enjoy the ooma Scout's functionality. Click here

      $69.99    New Price: $44.95

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