I have been using Vonage VOIP service for a few years now and while not 100% perfect, it is very good. The nice part is that you can make free calls to any other Vonage user, but many of my friends are using Skype VOIP service. Skype is just like Vonage, except that it has a pretty cool message client that runs on your computer. Vonage will not be replaced by Skype in my opionion, but instead the two services can work side-by-side. I signed up for my free skype account the other day, but you have to have a headset and microphone for your computer or a Skype approved phone like the Linksys you see here. Rather than going the headset route I went ahead and picked up this really cool cordless Skype phone by Linksys. The phone has a charger base with a usb cord that attaches to your computer. The phone has a large screen that can display your Skype contact window, so if you are sitting on the couch and you want to call someone using Skype, you can do it all from the phone handset. It is pretty nice.

I think this is the best Skype phone solution as you are not tied to sitting at your computer to use this great service. My 2 cents.

Linksys Cordless Internet Telephony Kit for Skype

Features:

• One-year warranty
• Wireless Skype-only handset supports incoming, outgoing and messaging
• USB port connects directly to your desktop
• Supports up to four handsets
• Handset includes Caller ID screen, speakerphone, intercom and call waiting
• Wireless Skype-only handset supports incoming, outgoing and messaging
• 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

skype, VOIP, Linksys, Wireless, Mobile

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