Skype handset recommendation

slowlydownwards

Could you recommend me a skype handset, please.

* It does NOT have to be a dual device, ie: ordinary (pstn) phone + skype device, Skype only is sufficient.

* Large (ish) buttons + clear enough screen are desirable as it is intended for use by elderly persons with no tech knowledge.

* Connection wise, it could either be (whichever is cheaper / performs better):
- a device with wi-fi card in it that would connect to a wireless router / bband modem or
- a device with an ethernet port that would hook up into router / bband modem.
- anything else, that would not require much fiddling for daily operation after initial once-off setup.

Thanks for any feedback.

ps. Presently, I have nokia n800 knocking around and that would do the job perfectly, except that whole issue of a lack of hardware buttons (touch screen, small pixels + need to use the stylus)

VoIP4U

Do a quick search on ebay they tent to have a lot of these for sale.

VoIP4u

Thoie

I'm looking for Skype phones as well, but that connects to WiFi directly - anyone have any opinions on/experience with this Ipevo one?

syklops

VoIP4U wrote: »

Do a quick search on ebay they tent to have a lot of these for sale.

VoIP4u

I cant believe the irony of this post.

Instead do a quick search of skype and ebay.

You will get a few results like these:
http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=401041
http://www.theage.com.au/technology/biz-tech/shock-threat-to-shut-skype-20090731-e3qe.html
http://www.tgdaily.com/content/view/43463/118/
http://www.telecoms.com/13178/ebay-warns-skype-in-danger-of-shutdown

In a nutshell, Ebay owns Skype, and when they bought it they forgot to buy a specific component for it. The original writers of Skype have recently gotten a court order saying either Ebay buys this particular component or skype will get shut down.

Ebay bought skype for 2.6 billion in 2005, thinking they had unearthed a new technology that was going to change they world and make them super rich. They were half right. They had found a new technology that changed the world. I can call my parents who live a thousand miles away for free. The problem is, there is little or no money in it.

My point is, I would hold off on buying any skype equipment for a few weeks until this story is resolved.

Thoie

syklops wrote: »

My point is, I would hold off on buying any skype equipment for a few weeks until this story is resolved.

Thanks, had missed all that. Was planning on getting it as birthday present for my sister (lives abroad) - guess I'll have to rethink!

Johnboy1951

You could always get her a SIP VOIP setup ....... that ain't going anywhere anytime soon.

Thoie

Johnboy1951 wrote: »

You could always get her a SIP VOIP setup ....... that ain't going anywhere anytime soon.

But then I'd have to try explain it to her... As she's a total luddite I was planning on entering her network and pass, and setting her up with an account on Skype with various contacts already added before sending it to her If she has to turn on a computer, or do anything other than select "Thoie" from a contact list she just won't use it.