Linksys CIT200 Cordless Internet Telephony Kit for Skype
from: Linksys
Product Description:
Linksys Cordless Internet Telephony Kit - VOIP technology is revolutionizing the way we communicate. Allowing for easy voice conversations tobe made for free over the Internet. Skype is one such service that makes this incredible technology as easy to use as a normal telephone.Unfortunately, you always had to be tied to your desktop computer to make these calls. Now, with this great Linksys accessory, Skype is as easyto use as a real cordless phone. You get a cordless handset with an illuminated display that shows you your Skype contact list. When a Skype callcomes in, the handset will ring, displaying your contact's image. And yes, it has the ability to call out via Skype as well.Distance Range - 300 meters (outdoor) / 50 meters (indoor) Expandable up to 4 handsets Number of Channels - 10 Channels (Europe & South America) / 5 Channels (North America) Handset Locator Button Voice Encryption for Maximum Security 120 Hours Standby Time / 10 Hours Talk Time USB 1.1 Interface
Linksys Cordless Internet Telephony Kit - VOIP technology is revolutionizing the way we communicate. Allowing for easy voice conversations tobe made for free over the Internet. Skype is one such service that makes this incredible technology as easy to use as a normal telephone.Unfortunately, you always had to be tied to your desktop computer to make these calls. Now, with this great Linksys accessory, Skype is as easyto use as a real cordless phone. You get a cordless handset with an illuminated display that shows you your Skype contact list. When a Skype callcomes in, the handset will ring, displaying your contact's image. And yes, it has the ability to call out via Skype as well.Distance Range - 300 meters (outdoor) / 50 meters (indoor) Expandable up to 4 handsets Number of Channels - 10 Channels (Europe & South America) / 5 Channels (North America) Handset Locator Button Voice Encryption for Maximum Security 120 Hours Standby Time / 10 Hours Talk Time USB 1.1 Interface
Features:
- Wireless handset supports incoming, outgoing and messaging with a free Skype account (required)
- USB port connects directly to your desktop
- Supports up to four handsets
- Handset includes Caller ID screen, speakerphone, intercom and call waiting
- One-year warranty
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- It works, but feels like a v1
The best I can say about this product is that it generally works as advertised. I connect the base station to a USB port on my computer and, as long as the computer is on and I'm logged into Skype, I can make and receive calls with this phone. The range is pretty good--my computer (and the phone's base station) are on one end of my 2BR apartment and the phone has a clear connection even when I'm on the other end (maybe 25 yards). I haven't had any of the problems that others have experienced with ... Read More
Rating: 
- ok.
I got this phone cheap, as it has been discontinued.The phone is nice, durable, easy to use, and convenient.However, installing the phone will 'hijack' your audio capabilities, meaning that you can't listen to music or watch the news after install.Even if you adjust the Skype default audio settings, it is still buggy.One work-around is to create a separate log-in user profile and DONT install the phone on the other profile.depending on whether i want to use the phone OR listen to shows/music, ... Read More
Rating: - stay way from this phone
This phone is to expensive for what it does, I am very disappointedwithit. it loses connection often shows unavailable and I have to unplug it from the USB port and plug it back again to work, I am glad I am a computer tech I even found out by myself that Ihave to remove the battery out to reset it and make it to work again which it does not say in the owner's manual.I use an older version of skype 2.5.0.113 becausethis phone does not work with a new version of skype. I updated skipand I had to ... Read More
Rating: - Battery life short
First of all after charging the battery, it lost life quickly. I was only able to use it for less than an hour.
Secondly, it completely upsets my volume. I cannot receive sounds from my speakers when I connect the phone. I was disappointed.
Rating: 
- Great value
The telephony kit is a great value for the $$.It was so easy to install and use.Small and compact to fit in your lugage for traveling.Totally recommend it.
- It works, but feels like a v1The best I can say about this product is that it generally works as advertised. I connect the base station to a USB port on my computer and, as long as the computer is on and I'm logged into Skype, I can make and receive calls with this phone. The range is pretty good--my computer (and the phone's base station) are on one end of my 2BR apartment and the phone has a clear connection even when I'm on the other end (maybe 25 yards). I haven't had any of the problems that others have experienced with ... Read More
- ok.I got this phone cheap, as it has been discontinued.The phone is nice, durable, easy to use, and convenient.However, installing the phone will 'hijack' your audio capabilities, meaning that you can't listen to music or watch the news after install.Even if you adjust the Skype default audio settings, it is still buggy.One work-around is to create a separate log-in user profile and DONT install the phone on the other profile.depending on whether i want to use the phone OR listen to shows/music, ... Read More
- stay way from this phoneThis phone is to expensive for what it does, I am very disappointedwithit. it loses connection often shows unavailable and I have to unplug it from the USB port and plug it back again to work, I am glad I am a computer tech I even found out by myself that Ihave to remove the battery out to reset it and make it to work again which it does not say in the owner's manual.I use an older version of skype 2.5.0.113 becausethis phone does not work with a new version of skype. I updated skipand I had to ... Read More
- Battery life shortFirst of all after charging the battery, it lost life quickly. I was only able to use it for less than an hour.
Secondly, it completely upsets my volume. I cannot receive sounds from my speakers when I connect the phone. I was disappointed.
- Great valueThe telephony kit is a great value for the $$.It was so easy to install and use.Small and compact to fit in your lugage for traveling.Totally recommend it.
