Tags: landline, phone

Linksys CIT400 Skype Phone

The Linksys CIT400 allows you to make both land-line and Skype calls, all without a PC.

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Philips VOIP321 Skype Phone

Avid Skype users that aren't quite willing to ditch their landline are sure to appreciate the flexibility that Philips' VOIP321 handset provides.

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Philips VOIP433 Dual Phone

A handy cordless phone that allows for both landline and VoIP calling through Windows Live Messenger.

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Jabra BT5020 Headset with Bluetooth Hub

The lack of a phone headset lifter makes this headset/hub combo less intriguing than it really should be.

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GN Netcom GN 6210 wireless headset

GN Netcom's GN 6210 is a full-featured but average-performing Bluetooth headset.

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CES 2007: Landline or Skype? Netgear lets you have both

Netgear announced yesterday a dual-mode cordless Wi-Fi phone that supports both traditional landlines and Skype VoIP calling.

Mobile phones to the rescue

Mobile phones have yet again proved their worth to society after the big role they played in the Boxing Day Asian tsunami disaster.

Mobile phones 'worse than smoking': Neurosurgeon

Mobile phones could represent a public-health time bomb akin to asbestos or smoking, according to a study by neurosurgeon Dr Vini G Khurana.

Telstra introduces home phone SMS

Telstra has launched its text messaging service that allows customers to send text messages through their home phones.

Skype offer "unlimited" international calling subscriptions

Skype announce new fixed price subscriptions for Skype users calling international landline phone numbers in 34 countries.

Top 10 reasons not to buy an iPhone

Since its release, the iPhone has had more than its share of press. Love it or hate it, everyone's been talking about it and looking at its sleek, colourful interface, it's hard not to fall in love with it. But like most decisions based on emotion, buying one may not be the smartest thing to do — at least, not yet.

Kill GPRS to make Virgin Broadband fly

After struggling with Virgin Mobile's broadband over 3G for a couple of weeks, I discovered a modem tweak that has completely changed my Internet experience.

VoIP guide: Voice over IP in Australia

Making phone calls over the Internet isn't just for the tech savvy anymore. Using VoIP (or Voice over Internet Protocol) is easier than ever before, with several services out there that can help drastically reduce your phone bill. Here's everything you need to know about VoIP in Australia.

Which broadband plan is right for me?

Confused about the variety of broadband plans on offer? Our quick and simple Australian broadband guide tells you what you need to know before you decide where to sign up.

Is it time to ditch your landline?

Tired of watching your phone bill soar as Telstra uses fixed-line rental increases to jack up its profits? Getting rid of your land line is now easier than ever. CNET.com.au weighs up the options.

The world is your local calling zone

VoIP may save you on interstate calls, but it's also great for keeping in touch when you're overseas. David Braue explains how it has helped him move his virtual office to Singapore at almost no cost.

PC Starter Kit: 20 Essential Free Downloads

What are the first programs you put on a new PC? Find 20 essential applications for any Windows computer, new or old.

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Txt2Fone

Send SMS from your Java-enabled mobile phone over GPRS to landline phone users.

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Nikotel - CallNow

Make phone calls using your PC.

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MeaPhone 3

Browse and make calls using international access numbers from the UK.

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PhoneFactor for LogMeIn 2.2

Secure access to your corporate or personal computer by adding two-factor authentication to LogMeIn.

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Mobiola Headset for Skype

Make and receive Skype and SkypeOut calls without being wired to your PC.

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