Testseek.co.uk have collected 16 expert reviews of the Philips VOIP 841 and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Philips VOIP 841.
January 2008
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The editors liked
Easy to use (with very logical menu structure) so much so that we predict fights about wholl have most use of it!
Everything you need is supplied inpack
Easy to set up in terms of cabling
Power and gaining access to Skype
Does exactly what it says on...
Looks cool
Easy to switch to landline
Stylish and efficient. Good call quality. Simple to use
No computer needed for day to day running
The editors didn't like
Skype only works with this phone if you have a broadband router. A USB modem is no good. But thats a consequence of the phones ability to make/take Skype calls without using a PC and not an issue from our viewpoint
Abstract: Now that Skype is back on course, Susi takes us back to the beginning with a crash course in VOIP, and Alex prods at a few models that represent the range of available VOIP / Skype accredited phones.
Abstract: We take a look at three of the best VoIP phones that also aim to replace your landline handset. With around four million DSL subscribers in the UK, Voice over IP is ready to become a true consumer service. This month, we look at three dual-mode teleph...
Abstract: Netgears SPH200D and Philips VOIP841 are cordless Skype phones that dont need a PC. Rather than use a wireless connection like SMCs WiFi Phone for Skype, both phones use DECT and connect to a base station thats plugged directly into your router...
Easy to use (with very logical menu structure) so much so that we predict fights about wholl have most use of it!, Everything you need is supplied inpack, Easy to set up in terms of cabling, power and gaining access to Skype, Does exactly what it says on...
Skype only works with this phone if you have a broadband router. A USB modem is no good. But thats a consequence of the phones ability to make/take Skype calls without using a PC and not an issue from our viewpoint, Its firstgeneration, so comes in at a h...
Pros* Easy to use (with very logical menu structure) - so much so that we predict fights about wholl have most use of it!* Everything you need is supplied in-pack* Easy to set up - in terms of cabling, power and gaining access to Skype* Does exactly ...
Good incoming sound quality, Attractive design, Clear screen, easy to use
Microphone feedback, No memory dialing, Flimsy-feeling plastic, Skype incompatibilities
At face value, the Philips VOIP841 has all the bells and whistles a hybrid phone should possess, but fails miserably when it comes to execution. We will post an update in the attached forum discussion thread should a software update be released that ad...
Published: 2007-11-05, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
Abstract: Here at SlashGear we’ve generally given pretty short shrift to VOIP handsets: all too often they miss the point of their very purpose, to take internet calling out of the realm of the geeky and into the hands of the general public. Common errors in...
