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Skype-enabled Mobile Phones

  • 04-08-2008 4:12pm
    #1
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭


    Just wondering if anyone has any information on Skype Phones; if they're any good.

    The phone I'm intending to get is this one.


Comments

  • #2
    Jonathan
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,260 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    Have you looked into getting a wifi phone such as the E51 and using fring?


  • #3
    drunkmonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,694 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    Don't buy a Skype - Skype phone.....buy a sony or nokia which has skype built in.....not to go to far over your budget the sony k530i ot k660i would be a good choice, there very solid feeling phones and skype is built in and works perfect on them....

    the skype phones themselves have had a few problems.....


  • #4
    Mimikyu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,962 ✭✭✭✭Mimikyu


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  • #5
    drunkmonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,694 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    very much doubt it, i've got 3 black ones and a white one beside me I have to send for repair....


  • #6
    Walkman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,224 ✭✭✭Walkman


    I agree with both posters above. Although I have never had a skype phone nor know anyone with one they look and feel dreadful. I would go with a more established brand like nokia or sony ericsson with the skype built in.


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  • #7
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    I already have a phone. My girlfriend will be moving back to England in September and will be using Skype. The way I see it, using a Skype enabled phone would save me a lot of money in the long run (it costs something like 50c a minute to ring mobile-UK mobile.

    So, the simple skype phones are pretty much useless then?


  • #8
    Jonathan
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,260 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    Get a data plan and fring. Thats prob the best option.


  • #9
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    jmccrohan wrote: »
    Get a data plan and fring. Thats prob the best option.

    Where can I get info on fring?


  • #10
    Davy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,340 CMod ✭✭✭✭Davy


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Where can I get info on fring?

    fring.com

    Its easy to install and use.


  • #11
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Would this phone be good to use?


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  • #12
    Gran Hermano
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,330 ✭✭✭Gran Hermano


    N95 plus fring plus wifi equals free skype.


  • #13
    Davy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,340 CMod ✭✭✭✭Davy


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Would this phone be good to use?

    I personally dont like it, i dont like the menus and firmware on the phone but thats my 2 cent, i know i few people that its one of their favourite phone so.. down to personal taste. I would agree with the n95 idea, but thats some extra cash...


  • #14
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    I don't have WiFi - I'm using Three Mobile Broadband


  • #15
    Davy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,340 CMod ✭✭✭✭Davy


    Deleted User wrote: »
    I don't have WiFi - I'm using Three Mobile Broadband

    You could buy a 3G router for the three bb if that would be a better solution for you. Dont quote me on it but i think about 80quid


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