Linksys CIT300 Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit
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List Price: $89.99
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Product Description:
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
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
Features:
- 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
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- Excellent
Great product, excellent shipping, a little bit troublesome with power plugs (I received European version, so had to get adapters to plug into the US plugs), but product as product- great! Great sound quality, automatically connects to Skype (transfers contacts, calls, etc). Works like regular phone but with Skype contacts and features.
[didn't use it as a landline phone- didn't buy it for that. don't have landline anyway; mobile + Skype phone is all you need nowadays]. Recommend.
Rating: - Terrific device to save money!!!
How anyone can criticize this product is beyond me!Although I didn't buy this on Amazon, I had to throw in my "2 cents".(I bought on ebay for $44).
OK, so it has a few limitations....call waiting? Small color screen?What?Why is everyone so picky?This is a telephone.Use it to make FREE phone calls.It worked excellent right out of the box.I could wander 2 rooms away from computer and got perfect reception.I have not had any dropped calls either.
If you ... Read More
Rating: 
- Better than headphones and a computer mic but not as good as other options
If you want to use Skye in a manner similar to a regular phone, this handset is a decent upgrade, though not a perfect substitute for better devices.Still, for its price you'll get a pretty good system to access Skype.I'm not regretting getting it, but I'd certainly like a better solution:
Pros:
The phone is extremely simple to use - it gets its date and time directly from the computer, and the Skype contact list (obviously) is transmitted from the computer as well.Seriously, ... Read More
Rating: 
- Excelent product
Very satisfied. Excelent product
The only problem is that it completely discharge if you unplug the energy. It keep searching a base and discharge all the batteries.
Rating: 
- Not keen on Linksys
I think this is a common complaint these days but it was so difficult to get the customer service to replace the power adapter on this device (they NEVER responded).That I ended up getting an electrician to provide a replacement adapter.This was after a fault in the first two months of using it (and the handset charger was connected to a ups - so should be safe from surges).I reckon these guys are all brand and no service.Their products are ok but without decent customer support they lose my vote ... Read More
- ExcellentGreat product, excellent shipping, a little bit troublesome with power plugs (I received European version, so had to get adapters to plug into the US plugs), but product as product- great! Great sound quality, automatically connects to Skype (transfers contacts, calls, etc). Works like regular phone but with Skype contacts and features.
[didn't use it as a landline phone- didn't buy it for that. don't have landline anyway; mobile + Skype phone is all you need nowadays]. Recommend.
- Terrific device to save money!!!How anyone can criticize this product is beyond me!Although I didn't buy this on Amazon, I had to throw in my "2 cents".(I bought on ebay for $44).
OK, so it has a few limitations....call waiting? Small color screen?What?Why is everyone so picky?This is a telephone.Use it to make FREE phone calls.It worked excellent right out of the box.I could wander 2 rooms away from computer and got perfect reception.I have not had any dropped calls either.
If you ... Read More
- Better than headphones and a computer mic but not as good as other optionsIf you want to use Skye in a manner similar to a regular phone, this handset is a decent upgrade, though not a perfect substitute for better devices.Still, for its price you'll get a pretty good system to access Skype.I'm not regretting getting it, but I'd certainly like a better solution:
Pros:
The phone is extremely simple to use - it gets its date and time directly from the computer, and the Skype contact list (obviously) is transmitted from the computer as well.Seriously, ... Read More
- Excelent productVery satisfied. Excelent product
The only problem is that it completely discharge if you unplug the energy. It keep searching a base and discharge all the batteries.
- Not keen on LinksysI think this is a common complaint these days but it was so difficult to get the customer service to replace the power adapter on this device (they NEVER responded).That I ended up getting an electrician to provide a replacement adapter.This was after a fault in the first two months of using it (and the handset charger was connected to a ups - so should be safe from surges).I reckon these guys are all brand and no service.Their products are ok but without decent customer support they lose my vote ... Read More
