Belkin Wi-Fi Phone for Skype

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★★★☆☆
3.0

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★★★★☆
3.8

$129.99 - $152.40

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Pros

  • Easy setup (5)
  • Comfortable handset (4)
  • Nice sound (4)
  • Compact design (3)
  • Nice features (3)
  • Strong signal (2)
  • Wide range (2)
  • Attractive design (1)
  • Good speakerphone (1)
  • Great sound quality (1)
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Cons

  • Lacks features (3)
  • Poor battery life (2)
  • Difficult to set up (1)
  • Everything (1)
  • Lack of a loud speaker (1)
  • Limited range (1)
  • Not durable (1)
  • Overpriced (1)
  • Unreliable (1)

Best Uses

  • Everyday (4)
  • Home use (3)
  • Casual use (1)
  • Conference calls (1)
  • Dorm room (1)
  • Long talks (1)
  • Office (1)
  • Outdoors (1)
 
 
 

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Enjoy Skype calls wirelessly, without the hassle of using your computer with Belkin Wi-Fi Phone. It features the Skype interface, so its ready for use with any wireless network. To make a call, simply use the intuitive, on-screen color menu to locate your contacts and view their online availability. Once you power up, you can easily configure your Wi-Fi Phone to connect to an access point of your choosing. The auto-connect feature allows the Phone to connect to the first available access point. You can also set up an access-point profile to connect to only the networks that are in your preferred list of SSIDs. Finally, you can use the Phone to connect to any access point either through the WLAN finder or by inputting a hidden SSID manually. The Phone adheres to all Skype requirements and ensures you a Wi-Fi experience that works as seamlessly as Skype works over your computer. Use it anywhere in the world through secured or open access to a Wi-Fi network. You can make and receive calls at home, at your office, in cafs, or through municipal access. Anywhere you can connect without browser-based authentication, you can make Skype calls. The Wi-Fi Phone supports Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and WPA2 with pre-shared keys (PSKs) to keep your conversation secure. WPA supports Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) while WPA2 supports Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption. Compatibility with wireless networking standards 802.11b/g allows a user to connect to WLAN network and to hotspots around the world.

Specification Description
Model F1PP000GN-SK, F1PP000GNSK
UPC 722868599976
Display Type Wireless IP Phone

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Last update: Oct 25, 2009

Belkin Wi-Fi Phone for Skype Reviews

 
 
 

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[10 of 10 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
This Phone Works Perfectly!

"I was already a registered Skype user, but the headsets were kind of a hassle. So I had high hopes when I bought this phone. Charged it up, and turned it on. Chose 'English.' Then, it searched for my secured network and found it instantly. I plugged in my WEP key, and then entered my Skype username and password. I was up and running in less than 2 minutes. Called my home phone and left a message. As I was cal..." Read Full Review »

Aug 14, 2009 by RET

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Stopped Working!

"the phone stopped accepting WEP codes for encrypted wireless networks after 3 months. Tech support was no help. I would wait for the next generation of skype wi-fi phones and stick to using a laptop for skype calls...." Read Full Review »

Jun 19, 2008 by D.C. Lawyer

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[10 of 10 customers found this review helpful]

Belkin Wi-Fi Phone for Skype Review

Stopped Working!

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Difficult To Setup
  • Unreliable

    Best Uses

  • Everyday Use
 

"the phone stopped accepting WEP codes for encrypted wireless networks after 3 months. Tech support was no help. I would wait for the next generation of skype wi-fi phones and stick to using a laptop for skype calls. "

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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D.C. Lawyer
Bethesda, Maryland USA
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  • Value Oriented
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Price: $129.99
 
 

[8 of 10 customers found this review helpful]

Belkin Wi-Fi Phone for Skype Review

Belkin WiFi Great in concept, but unreliable

★★★☆☆
3.0

"Pros

Recommendation is subject tot he drawbacks:

No need for PC to be on, just your Broadband Modem (Cable or DSL)

Joystick allows for quick scrolling and selecting as option to using buttons

If I could count on it to stay online without attention it would be cheaper than my Logitech connectd to m …"  Read Full Review »

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Mar 5 2007
AlanSter
Tijuana, MX
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Price: $149.99
 
 

Belkin Wi-Fi Phone for Skype Review

This Phone Works Perfectly!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable Handset
  • Compact design
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Good Sound
  • Nice Features
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Everyday Use
  • Home Use
 

"I was already a registered Skype user, but the headsets were kind of a hassle. So I had high hopes when I bought this phone.



Charged it up, and turned it on. Chose 'English.' Then, it searched for my secured network and found it instantly. I plugged in my WEP key, and then entered my Skype usern …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 14 2009
RET
DC
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  • Quality Oriented
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[7 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

Belkin Wi-Fi Phone for Skype Review

never worked to begin with

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Nice IDEA

    Cons

  • Everything

    Best Uses

  • none
 

"never worked...couldn't get it to sync with skype...couldn't call using the phone keypad...had to use the skype site to 'dial'... "

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Oct 6 2008
bamster
albany, ny
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Price: $129.99
 
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Belkin Wi-Fi Phone for Skype Review

too expensive, too poor

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Good Sound

    Cons

  • Lack of a Loud Speaker
  • Lacks Features
  • Not Durable
  • Overpriced
  • Short Battery Life

    Best Uses

  • Casual Use
 

"I was looking for a wifi phone to serve as a home phone via skype in. I can say it does the job very well, when its working. That phone crashes a few times a day and the battery life is too short. It also seems to be made of cheap plastic. "

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Oct 2 2008
Igor
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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