Thomson and Skype to release GE 28300EE2 VoIP phone
You know something's gone mainstream when corporate giants like Thomson and GE get involved, and these two are presumably validating the internet calling craze by teaming up with Skype to release a GE-branded VoIP / conventional landline phone. The GE 28300EE2 isn't too much different than the other computer-free units we've seen, and sports the DECT 6.0 protocol as well as a color LCD screen to view Skype messages and traditional caller ID data. Aside from handling both VoIP and landline duties, the device sports speakerphone, conference calling, a 100-name address book, and 10 hours talk / 120 hours standby time. GE throws in two (conservatively styled) handsets to get you started, but since six units are supported, you can snag a few more to prevent having to move a muscle to communicate with your entire household. You can get your VoIP on with the GE 28300EE2 "sometime this fall" for $149.99.
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets, Wireless
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
lao.soup @ Sep 21st 2006 12:30PM
Thats nice, but i doubt too many people will buy it for the simple fact that most americans have cellphones.
Ndric @ Sep 21st 2006 1:23PM
Can someone explain these phones to me?
Like can they call actual landlines? or is there a monthly fee?
Terral @ Sep 21st 2006 2:15PM
Is this a WiFi phone, or do you need to have this hooked up to a PC to function?
Mike @ Sep 21st 2006 2:18PM
Skype is a free service to anywhere in north america right now. YOu can call landline phones and I believe you can set something up to recieve calls from other phones as well.
I think one of these would be great for where I am TORONTO. In toronto right now there is a free wireless blanket across the whole downtown.
sub100 @ Sep 21st 2006 2:42PM
Skype is going to kill all telecom companies one day!!!!
sub100
http://www.cellphonebulls.com/
StandardAI @ Sep 22nd 2006 3:59AM
Skype is like vonage but with more features, Yes you pay monthly to get all of the features of a normal lanline but it's cheaper than going with a phone company. It isn't meant to compete with a cell phone.
prakash_chandru1991 @ Mar 21st 2009 12:32PM
i lost the installation cd... is there any possibility to download the installation software