Linksys CIT300 Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit
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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: 
- 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
Rating: - Very usefull
Very good and usefull.
A plus for the distance of wuireless lenth.
The only problem is that do not have a "Flash" key, for use with PABX.
Rating: - Can't dial skype-out calls unless they are in the skype-out directory
The phone is ok, the screen interface is of poor quality, voice quality is ok, for what I paid I can't complain too much, however be aware that you cannot call a skype out number unless it is in the skype out directory on your pc....that is a big problem for me.
- 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
- Very usefullVery good and usefull.
A plus for the distance of wuireless lenth.
The only problem is that do not have a "Flash" key, for use with PABX.
- Can't dial skype-out calls unless they are in the skype-out directoryThe phone is ok, the screen interface is of poor quality, voice quality is ok, for what I paid I can't complain too much, however be aware that you cannot call a skype out number unless it is in the skype out directory on your pc....that is a big problem for me.
