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- Makes standard and Skype calls
- Good battery life
- 1.9 GHz prevents interference
- Can't see battery level while you're talking
- Hard to find in stores
- Expensive
Reviews recommend the Linksys CIT400 as the best option for making both landline calls and less expensive VoIP-type calls using Skype through your wireless network. The base unit connects to your wireless network with a router and also connects to a regular phone jack. The Linksys CIT400 operates at the new 1.9 GHz frequency, so there won't be interference from other electronics. A professional reviewer says the Linksys CIT400 far exceeds the promised battery life of 10 hours, but the power level isn't indicated while you're actually on the phone. If you don't need compatibility with Skype, the Panasonic KX-TG1032S (*est. $70) is the best value among regular phones.
We found the best coverage of VoIP-type phones, including the CIT400, at PC Magazine. Laptop Magazine also reviews this cordless phone.
| Cisco-Linksys CIT400 Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit with Integrated Skype | |
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1. PCMag.com
This roundup rates three VoIP-type telephones -- including the Linksys CIT400 -- and links to individual reviews of them. The CIT400 gets a "very good" rating, getting downrated slightly for being expensive and lacking style.
Review: VoIP Phones, Round Two, Brian Heater and Davis D. Jankowski
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