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Linksys WIP320 Linksys Wireless-G Skype iPhone | List Price: $178.27
Discount Price: $124.64
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Brand: Linksys
Binding: Electronics
Release Date: 2006-11-20
Features: - Product Type - Skype Phone
- Warranty - 1 year limited
- Transmit Power -- 12.5 dBm for 802.11g / 16.6 dBm for 802.11b
- Radio Range -- Outdoor up to 200m, Indoor up to 75m via embedded antenna
LinksysWIP320 Skype phone. [Posted on 2008-03-31]
Nice simple packaging. Limited printed instructions on how to operate the phone but the accompanyiong CD has all that is needed if you wish to ptint out the 80 odd page user'e manual. I charged the phone for the required 16 hours or so and it was then easy to use but I didcovered that there were no simple instuctions about how to turn Skype off and by not turning it off over night I discovered the battery flat the next day. It took me a while to realise what the problem was when trying to use the phone while the battery was flat. Once plugged into a power socket is was soon up and running.
I have not had any oportunity to use the phone in many free unlocked Wi Fi locations as yet so I cannot really provide comments on the value of the phone outside my own household wi fi signal
Great attempt ... waiting for more [Posted on 2008-04-09]
There are not many options if you are looking for Skype phone out there. So among them this is a great option.
Pros:
- Great sound quality ... no delay
- Compatible with WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PS, TKIP, AES
- connects like a charm
Cons:
- very poor battery time
- no text messaging
- menu navigation/operation slows down if not rebooted for couple of days
- Takes long time to reboot
I will definitely wait for second or third generation of Wifi Skype phones.
SImple setup, smart design, no charging base [Posted on 2008-04-14]
It probably only took me 10 minutes before I was making Skype, Skype-in, and Skype out calls. Network recognition and setup couldn't have been simpler. I'm guessing that Skype design has a lot to do with simplicity of this so I won't give all the credit to Linksys (I've checked other manuals and the all have pretty much the same features and menus). The only downside is that this phone doesn't have a charging base.
Good WiFi phone over all! [Posted on 2008-04-23]
This is a good phone. The only thing I have noticed is that the signal has to be pretty strong or the phone won't connect. I wish you could IM with the phone since it is Skype.
Limited functionality... does not connect to networks consistently [Posted on 2008-06-10]
I will not get into all of the complaints listed in the other reviews -- each of which is more or less relevant depending on your needs and expectations.
I was EXTREMELY disappointed with the sporadic and inconsistent manner in which it was able to connect to wireless networks.... that is, it connects perfectly in certain places and does not connect AT ALL in other places.
You CANNOT depend on this device to connect to any wireless network... whether you have the appropriate security keys or not.
If you don't have a Linksys router where you intend to use this phone, you are taking a chance when you buy it. The good news is that it is extremely easy to return to Amazaon.
It's a shame really... because when it works... it works well.
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