Skype recently announced the development of two new Skype phones which gives the user freedom from being physically connected to a computer, both of them using a DECT base station that is attached directly to either broadband or POTS lines.
One is from Philips, the VOIP841 and the other one from Netgear. Both phones according to Skype features a full-color graphic display, simplified calling controls, an integrated contact list and an enhanced speakerphone with great voice clarity.
The Philips phone utilises Linux as its OS like the previously released cordless videophone from the same company, the VP5500. But unlike the VOIP841, the videophone uses Wi-fi as its wireless connection.
On the on the other hand, Netgear’s phone’s OS was not revealed by the company claiming that those are proprietary information that they do not disclose openly.
Nevertheless, the public would have to watch out for these two new phones, which will enable them to make and receive web calls.
