This is a video review of the Philips 841 VOIP Phone. This is a great phone with many cool features and is recommended to any one that has and uses
Skype
. The VOIP841 is the first DECT cordless phone with Skype that works without a PC, offering consumers total flexibility and independence from the PC. A full color graphic display and outstanding sound clarity bring the emotion back to calls.
Features include:
- Installation free.
- No need to switch on the PC.
- See your contacts in color.
- See at glance who's online or not.
- Speakerphone - Talk handsfree.
- Handsfree mode uses a built-in loud speaker to amplify the voice of the caller.
- Landline and Internet calls on one handset.
- Free Skype calls everywhere - Use your VOIP phone to call via Skype wherever you are.
Specifications: Picture/Display
- Backlight : yes
- Backlight color : White
- Display colors : 65000
- Main Display Resolution : 128x128 pixel
- Main Display Technology : CSTN
Sound
- Handset ringers : Polyphonic
- Handset Volume Control : 5-level earpiece and loudspeaker volume control
- Number of melodies : 5 Std and 10 polyphonic
- Ring profiles : Landline/Internet distinction
Convenience
- Backlit keypad : Yes (green)
- Base Station keys : Paging key
- Call Management : Call on Hold, Call Transfer, Call Waiting, Caller ID, Message Waiting, Microphone mute
- Ease of Use : Graphical User Interface, Keypad Lock, Menu Control
- Handset Keys : 2 softkeys, 4-way navigation key, Dialling keypad, Hang-up, Line, Loudspeaker
- Multi base capability : Up to 4 bases
- Multi handset capability : Up to 4 handsets
- Signal strength indication : yes
- Speakerphone-Talkhandsfree : Yes
- User Interface : Skype on LED
Connectivity
- Headset : Via Jack Connector (Handset)
Memory Capacity
- Phonebook : 500 Skype entries
Network Features
- Antenna : Integrated on base, Integrated on handset
- Dialing : Pulse, Tone
VoIP Client Compatibility
- Fully Integrated with Skype : Yes
- Skype Certified : Yes
Softphone compatibility
- Direct call from contacts list : Yes
- Display contacts list status : Yes
- Edit user status on the phone : Yes
- Add new contacts from handset : Yes
System Requirements
- Internet connection : Broadband access through Modem, router or switch/hub
Power
- Battery capacity : 750 mAh
- Battery type : AAA NiMH
- Kind of Battery : Rechargeable
- Mains power : AC 120V - 60Hz
- Number of batteries : 2
- Standby time : Up to 120 hours
- Talk time : Up to 12 hours