Skype USB Phone Adapter -D-Link DPH-50U
If you recall, I began using Skype exclusively back in the beginning of June. Well, the Washington Post just ran an article about Internet and Land-Line Calls on One Phone.
The Post article speaks to a $140 USB Cordless Dualphone. I only spent $59.99 to do the same thing with the D-Link DPH-50U - a USB VoIP phone adapter for Skype. With it, I have the ability to use a traditional land-line phone to make both Skype and land-line calls. I also could utilize a cordless phone if I choose to do so. But I’ve opted to use my base station, complete with speaker phone (which is how I prefer to take my calls).
$59.99 or $140? You make the call.
July 5, 2006 at 5:42 pm
I don’t think comparing the D-Link adaptor to the DUALphone is a fair comparison - the DUALphone does much more. Definitely not “the same thing.”
The DUALphone allows you to view Skype buddies, check Skype voicemail, notifies you when someone is chatting with you, doubles as a regular (POTS) phone, has great range and allows you to get away from your computer while enjoying the benefits of skype.
Also the DUALphone has “wideband” audio. Ever notice how Skype sounds better than regular phone calls? This is becasue Skype supports wide-band audio. The DUALphone is one of the only Skype products to support wide-band audio and the difference is obvious.