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The iPhone Everybody Isn't Going Nuts Over |
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Written by Adam Gosling
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Thursday, 05 July 2007 |
The iPhone CIT400 is the iPhone that America is not currently going crazy about, but the latest Linksys offering bears the same name thanks to a Trademark sharing deal Cisco cut with Apple back at the beginning of the year.
The iPhone
Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit with Skype (CIT400) is a new dual-mode wireless handset and base-station
package that connects to your home Ethernet network and an
existing standard telephone line to allows users to make calls either with Skype or their regular PSTN phone line without the need for a computer.
The CIT400 is part
of the Linksys iPhone family of products and it costs considerably less than the Apple mobile phone that shares its name. Available immediately in Australia, the CIT400 base station and phone carries a Recommended Retail Price of A$239.95.
"As
the next generation of handheld devices, Linksys iPhone voice solutions and
products are changing the way people communicate with their friends, family and
colleagues. They enable compelling internet services, allow consumers to know
when their contacts are available for calls, and offer access to personal
content like music, movies and live video cameras." said Graeme Reardon, regional director for Australia
and New Zealand
at Linksys.
"With the CIT400 as an example, users can save money on voice calls and
enjoy the convenience of making and receiving Skype calls whether they are in
the home or office. In addition, the CIT400 also supports making standard phone
calls. Users can have a choice to make calls to Skype users or over an existing
standard telephone line, without the need for a PC at all." he added.
The CIT400
also supports SkypeOut and SkypeIn dialing as well as offering a convenient
Skype contact list display and CallerID functionality. The handset also
supports call waiting and Skype's optional voicemail service. When users are on
a call, they can hit the Mute button for privacy, or use the speakerphone
function to let everyone join in the conversation.
The
handset also includes a number of convenient features for Skype users:
- 2-in-1 Wireless DECT handset for Skype
and standard telephone line
- Route calls between Skype or standard
telephone line (PSTN)
- Plug and Dial - Easy to install
and easy to use
- Expandable up to 4 handsets with a
single base station
- Hands-free Speakerphone with one key
touch
- Graphical colour LCD display with
status indicators
- Status display of Skype contact list,
Skype Voicemail, and SkypeOut credit
- Superior Sound Quality
- Polyphonic MIDI
ringer melodies on handset
- 120 hours standby time, 10 hours talk
time
- Utilizes voice encryption for high
security
- Automatic updates on the Skype client
www.linksys.com.au
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