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New Wi-Fi Phone for Skype |
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Written by Adam Gosling
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Thursday, 29 November 2007 |
Communications
technology distributor Mitron is bringing SMC's WSKP100 Skype Wi-Fi Phone into the country pricing the device at $239 (RRP).
The Skype Certified handset,
pre-loaded with a Skype client will work with any internet-enabled
wireless access point and supports "almost all" Skype functions
including SkypeIn and SkypeOut, conference calls, user search and
voice mail.The 802.11b/g WSKP100 also supports Quality of Service (QoS) prioritisation and is secured with Wi-Fi Protected
Access (WPA and WPA2) with pre-shared keys (PSK).
The distributor says the phone has an improved power-saving
mechanism that will allow the lightweight candybar to deliver 3-hours continuous talk-time and 30-hour
standby with its internal Li-Ion Battery. The battery is recharged from any USB
enabled socket.
"The WSKP100 is ideal for people at home, in business or
even students on campus who are looking to make cost effective calls, without
the hassle of switching on a computer," said Michael Boorne, Managing
Director, Mitron.
"With more than 3 million Skype users in Australia,
this phone will allow people to better utilise the rapidly growing number of free wireless access points which
support browser-less authentication and an increasing number free public
hotspots situated in key business travel locations and vacation areas. As
wireless routers become more affordable for the home and small office, it will
also provide users with more options for greater flexibility and
mobility," he said.
http://www.smc.com/index.cfm?event=viewProduct&cid=14&scid=78&localeCode=EN%5FUSA&pid=1564
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