Belkin Skype phone a step forward
It’s a safe bet that as technological miniaturization continues, cellphone makers will stuff anything they can into their handsets.
Pairing some features, such as music, with cellphone calling is understandable. Others, however, are mystifying. (What’s the appeal of micro-TV when Hollywood is making films for high-definition screens?)
One cellphone that represents considerable advances in “cool” technology is the Belkin WiFi phone for the Skype Internet phone service. Retailing at $269.95, the phone makes calls using the voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) service without a computer.
It’s about the size of a “candy bar” style phone, with a glossy front, and works without the need for installation — well, after three hours of charging time — as long as the user has access to a WiFi network and a Skype identification.
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