DIY cordless Skype phone
Don't wanna shell out for the DUALphone? Here's a
guide for turning an old cordless phone into a wireless Skype phone. Like the DUALphone, though, this may be DECT-only
— if anyone knows more on the vicissitudes of American cordless phones, holla back in the comments if this will work in
the States.
[Via TUAW]
Filed under: Wireless
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Rick @ Dec 19th 2005 1:21AM
Check out http://www.echostore.com/skype-phone-adaptor-usb.html. It is a better solution then what was shown.
Tomte @ Dec 19th 2005 1:21AM
well this is old news, it's even on skype site's forums for a while. The main issue with such hacks is the ring. If the phone is plugged in the computer and when skype is ringing, the bell is played via the phone's speaker : u won't hear it if it lays on your desk, very far away from your ear...
JW @ Dec 19th 2005 1:21AM
Why not just use a bluetooth headset like the Plantronics M3000? The headset profile works beautifully!!
bramt @ Dec 19th 2005 1:21AM
Quick question: If you have a bluetooth mobile phone, and a bluetooth dongle in your PC, can you use your mobile phone as a skype phone?
Bdang @ Dec 19th 2005 1:21AM
Why dont you guys just order the chat-cord. www.chat-cord.com it gives u a nice little adapter to connect to your cordless phone which does this exact same thing!
Sivaram @ Dec 19th 2005 1:21AM
Well you guys are missing the two key points here: 1. DIY
2. Cost ~ $0.00
:)
rohell @ Dec 19th 2005 1:21AM
it worked on my bell phone, a bit of problems receiving the audio bacause for some reason it wouldnt work some of the times but i guess it might be just some problems with the cable i was using.