Cisco-LinksysCIT300 Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)I have not been a Skype user for very long, but tired of using an attached headset and not being able to hear calls when not in my office.
The phone works well. Setup was not difficult. Pretty much plug and play.
SkypeOut and SkypeIn function properly. It's nice having my main line and Skype into one phone. Less stuff on the desk. I can easily make calls from either service (skype or main line).
There are a couple issues that I wish were fixed.
1.) The battery will not last overnight if it can not see the base station. So if you turn the computer off or too far away, the battery will drain really fast searching for the base unit. So you NEED to keep the phone on the charger overnight.
2.) All calls must be initiated from the phone and not the computer. So you can't call from the computer and then transfer to the phone. To call someone, you can search the skype contacts on the phone or dial direct. This is a little annoying since my contacts are in Outlook and not skype. So everything needs to be dial directly on the phone.
Another small issue was Linksys's support. The beltclip came cracked. Linksys's support wanted me to return the entire package for exchange. It's a 15 cent plastic part that doesn't effect the use. I don't want to spend $12 in shipping to get a new 15 cent part. They were not very helpful.


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Linksys Dual-mode Internet Telephony KitCordless handset convenience for Skype users.Connect the USB Base Station to your PC, and your Skype contact list appears on the handset's screen.Just choose from the list and talk!Get cordless handset convenience when you use Skype! Now you don't have to sit in front of your computer when you want to talk to your friends.The Linksys Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit comes with the handset, charger, and a USB Base Station that plugs into your computer.Dual-Mode capability lets you choose whether to make calls over a standard telephone line or with the Skype application running on your PC.Just select who you want to talk to from your contact list on your Handset, press a button, and get ready to talk.Of course, the Handset supports SkypeOut dialing as well as your Skype contact list.It rings when you have a Skype or SkypeIn call coming in, and shows the Caller ID on the screen.The Handset also supports call waiting and Skype's optional Voicemail service.When you're on a call, you can hit the Mute button for privacy, or use the speakerphone function to let everyone join in.In short, the Linksys Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit allows you to choose to make calls to Skype users or over your existing standard telephone line.You'll get the convenience of a cordless phone and all its features, plus the high-quality voice reception that you get from Skype on your PC, without being tied to your computer.

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