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Are you bothered by having to use Skype by connecting your headset to your PC?  Well, if so, Phillips has introduced the new VOIP Wireless IP Phone.

The 841 series is the first of its kind that does not require use of a PC.  With a full-color LCD display, you can utilize this VOIP IP phone to call Skype no matter where you are in the world.

The Phillips VOIP Wireless IP Phone features the following:

• Stand-alone cordless phone lets you make Skype phone calls without a computer
• Can also be used as a traditional phone with a landline for extra convenience
• Full-color display and 4-way directional pad makes navigation simple
• Handset can store up to 500 Skype phonebook entries
• Phone has up to 12 hours of talk time and 120 hours of standby on single charge
• Technical Details
• Model: VOIP8411B/37
• Device type: Cordless phone
• Dialer type: Keypad
• Speakerphone
• Caller Identification
• Display: LCD display
• Included in the Box: One handset, two NiMH AAA rechargeable batteries, charging cradle with AC adapter, base station with AC adapter, Ethernet cable, phone cable, quick start guide, CD with PDF files of instruction manuals, voucher for 120-minutes of free SkypeOut and 12 months free Skype Voicemail.

Consumers who have used the VOIP IP phone have stated that installation is easy; that the clarity of the calls is superb; and the cost-savings is immeasurable.

In addition, they also praised the fact that the base and handset have a strong range, and the handset also has a long battery life span.

One consumer asserted that as a small business owner, the Skype in/our calls cost approximately $5.00 a month.  Another advantage is that users can employ both the VOIP IP phone and a regular landline as well.

Another feature is that you can use the Phillips VOIP IP phone without having to go online.  It also incorporates a speak-phone and is compact and easy to use.

At a time when the economy is in a state of flux and we are trying to find ways to save money wherever possible, having the Phillips VOIP Wireless IP phone is a great alternative to paying for the endless taxes and costs incurred with landline and cell phone usage.