Philips VOIP841 PC-Free DECT 6.0 Wireless IP Phone
from: Philips Accessories
Product Description:
VOIP841 series is the first DECT cordless phone with Skype that works without a PC, offering consumers total flexibility and independence from the PC. A full-color graphic display and outstanding sound clarity bring the emotion back to calls. Use your VOIP phone to call via Skype wherever you are. With Skype you can enjoy making free calls all over the world to any other Skype users. Skype, SkypeOut are trademarks of Skype Limited. As your dual phone is connected to both the standard PSTN line AND to the Internet line, you can establish or receive landline and Internet calls on the same handset. Handsfree mode uses a built-in loud speaker to amplify the voice of the caller, allowing you to speak and listen during a call without holding the phone to your ear. This is especially useful if you want to share the call with others or take notes during a call.
Amazon.com Product Description:
The Philips VOIP841 is the first completely independent DECT cordless phone that lets you make Skype calls without a PC. And with the added flexibility of letting you connect your land line, this phone can take care of all your calling needs.
Quick Installation and Convenience
The Philips VOIP841 is a self-contained unit that requires no installation of software or connection to a computer; simply plug the base into any power outlet in your house, connect it to your broadband connection, and you can start making free Skype telephone calls right away. (To make Skype calls, you must open a Skype account. A Skype account is not included with this phone.)
And by simply plugging your home telephone line into the VOIP841, this phone can double as your everyday landline, giving you the ultimate in convenience.
Easy to Use
If you've used a cell phone or cordless phone, you'll quickly be able to take advantage of all the features the VOIP841 offers. For easy readability, the phone features a 128x128 full-color display, and a 4-way directional pad provides you with easy navigation through the intuitive interface. The handset has enough memory for up to 500 Skype phonebook entries, giving you quick access to your contact list.
You can choose from up to 15 ring tones (5 standard, 10 polyphonic), and the phone allows you to set your ring tone by call type, distinguishing between landline and Internet calls. A speakerphone mode allows for hands-free operation, so you can take notes during the call or share the call with others. There is also a jack connector on the handset for connecting a headset.
DECT Frequency for Security and Extended Battery Life
By using the Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) frequency at 1.8GHz, the VOIP841 offers you enhanced security features and a longer battery life than other frequencies. On battery power, the VOIP841 offers talk time of up to 12 hours and a standby time of up to 120 hours.
Each base station can accommodate up to four handsets, and up to four base stations can be used together for a total of 16 handsets. For office or home use, the intercom mode allows you to use one handset to call another handset located in a different room.
VOIP841 series is the first DECT cordless phone with Skype that works without a PC, offering consumers total flexibility and independence from the PC. A full-color graphic display and outstanding sound clarity bring the emotion back to calls. Use your VOIP phone to call via Skype wherever you are. With Skype you can enjoy making free calls all over the world to any other Skype users. Skype, SkypeOut are trademarks of Skype Limited. As your dual phone is connected to both the standard PSTN line AND to the Internet line, you can establish or receive landline and Internet calls on the same handset. Handsfree mode uses a built-in loud speaker to amplify the voice of the caller, allowing you to speak and listen during a call without holding the phone to your ear. This is especially useful if you want to share the call with others or take notes during a call.
Amazon.com Product Description:
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The Philips VOIP841 is a self-contained unit that requires no installation of software or connection to a computer; simply plug the base into any power outlet in your house, connect it to your broadband connection, and you can start making free Skype telephone calls right away. (To make Skype calls, you must open a Skype account. A Skype account is not included with this phone.)
And by simply plugging your home telephone line into the VOIP841, this phone can double as your everyday landline, giving you the ultimate in convenience.
Easy to Use
If you've used a cell phone or cordless phone, you'll quickly be able to take advantage of all the features the VOIP841 offers. For easy readability, the phone features a 128x128 full-color display, and a 4-way directional pad provides you with easy navigation through the intuitive interface. The handset has enough memory for up to 500 Skype phonebook entries, giving you quick access to your contact list.
You can choose from up to 15 ring tones (5 standard, 10 polyphonic), and the phone allows you to set your ring tone by call type, distinguishing between landline and Internet calls. A speakerphone mode allows for hands-free operation, so you can take notes during the call or share the call with others. There is also a jack connector on the handset for connecting a headset.
DECT Frequency for Security and Extended Battery Life
By using the Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) frequency at 1.8GHz, the VOIP841 offers you enhanced security features and a longer battery life than other frequencies. On battery power, the VOIP841 offers talk time of up to 12 hours and a standby time of up to 120 hours.
Each base station can accommodate up to four handsets, and up to four base stations can be used together for a total of 16 handsets. For office or home use, the intercom mode allows you to use one handset to call another handset located in a different room.
Features:
- Stand-alone cordless phone lets you make Skype phone calls without a computer
- Can also be used as a traditional phone with a landline for extra convenience
- Full-color display and 4-way directional pad makes navigation simple
- Handset can store up to 500 Skype phonebook entries
- Phone has up to 12 hours of talk time and 120 hours of standby on single charge
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- Nice Phone, but does not work as it should all the time
I'm going to make this a short review of the problems this phone has. I give it 3 stars and thats being generous.
These are the problems I notice with the phone after having used it for a year.
1) It lags going through the menus.
2) Often you will have to reset the box because the phone goes into not available/no service mode. after unplugging/plugging back in power cord about 5 mins later the phone is able to be used again. sometimes you will have to do this 5-10 ... Read More
Rating: 
- Skype Internet Phone
Saves a whole bunch of money.A really good investment, especially if you ring internationally.
Rating: - Philips VOIP841 PC Free is the best!Why did they stop production?
The Philips VOIP841 is user friendly and allows Skype calls in and out plus landline useage all without having the PC on.Obviously, production had to be terminated once they hit upon something like this.The phone works great.Quality likewise.No complaints whatsoever.This is a first rate idea!My only problem is that Philips stopped production.The only phones available for VOIP useage require that the PC be "on".I'll keep the Philips 841 until it breathes its last gasp and then try and ... Read More
Rating: 
- Died in one year!
I purchased a new Phillips VOIP841C phone. Came with 1 phone and it's modem.
The phone worked great for about 1 year. Now, it drags down my internet speeds and will drop the caller's voice. They can hear me, but I cannot hear them, yet the connection is still present.
Restart the router and the Phillips Skype Modem and phone. I've rechecked all connections to cable modem, skype modem, router. Still have this issue.
Without skype modem connected to my router, I get ... Read More
Rating: - Excellent, replaced my regular phone
After testing Skype itself (see other good reviews in this set on how Skype works) on a laptop for a month, we decided we liked it enough to get a Skype phone.After spending a lot of time comparing models on line, we got this one because it looked more like a regular phone (we don't need a Skype phone that travels) and so hoped it would be comfortable to use.In fact, its form is clearly derived from the Philips landline phone we had before.
The phone has surpassed expectations.Its is easy to ... Read More
- Nice Phone, but does not work as it should all the timeI'm going to make this a short review of the problems this phone has. I give it 3 stars and thats being generous.
These are the problems I notice with the phone after having used it for a year.
1) It lags going through the menus.
2) Often you will have to reset the box because the phone goes into not available/no service mode. after unplugging/plugging back in power cord about 5 mins later the phone is able to be used again. sometimes you will have to do this 5-10 ... Read More
- Skype Internet PhoneSaves a whole bunch of money.A really good investment, especially if you ring internationally.
- Philips VOIP841 PC Free is the best!Why did they stop production?The Philips VOIP841 is user friendly and allows Skype calls in and out plus landline useage all without having the PC on.Obviously, production had to be terminated once they hit upon something like this.The phone works great.Quality likewise.No complaints whatsoever.This is a first rate idea!My only problem is that Philips stopped production.The only phones available for VOIP useage require that the PC be "on".I'll keep the Philips 841 until it breathes its last gasp and then try and ... Read More
- Died in one year!I purchased a new Phillips VOIP841C phone. Came with 1 phone and it's modem.
The phone worked great for about 1 year. Now, it drags down my internet speeds and will drop the caller's voice. They can hear me, but I cannot hear them, yet the connection is still present.
Restart the router and the Phillips Skype Modem and phone. I've rechecked all connections to cable modem, skype modem, router. Still have this issue.
Without skype modem connected to my router, I get ... Read More
- Excellent, replaced my regular phoneAfter testing Skype itself (see other good reviews in this set on how Skype works) on a laptop for a month, we decided we liked it enough to get a Skype phone.After spending a lot of time comparing models on line, we got this one because it looked more like a regular phone (we don't need a Skype phone that travels) and so hoped it would be comfortable to use.In fact, its form is clearly derived from the Philips landline phone we had before.
The phone has surpassed expectations.Its is easy to ... Read More
