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VoIP USB telephone adaptor from US Robotics

Written by Richard Blanchard on March 14th, 2006. Posted in USB News, VoIP

US Robotics introduces new USB telephone adaptor which is Skype certified. The adaptor can use VoIP technology or standard land-line connection known as PSTN. The USR9620 from US Robotics requires no additional hardware, simply connect land-line to the USR9620 then connect your analog telephone for immediate use, or connect the USR9620 to your computer via USB and use VoIP software such as Skype to place a call.

Jargon free VoIP website to better inform

Written by Richard Blanchard on March 13th, 2006. Posted in USB News, VoIP

USB Phones or VoIP Routers which way for the VoIP User?

Following up on its service provider comparison I-VoIP.co.uk is now happy to present its new jargon-free VoIP hardware review, packed with enough information to help the average man cut through the dense jungle of the VoIP hardware market and choose the right piece of VoIP hardware for his own particular VoIP situation.

(PRWEB) March 4, 2006 — The world of VoIP is currently at somewhat of a tipping point. The increasing reliability, efficacy and money-saving of VoIP service providers are becoming plain to an ever expanding group of people not least the good people at Tesco’s who are seeking to capitalise on this awareness by launching their own VoIP service.

1 mile wireless connection from EchoTech

Written by Richard Blanchard on March 3rd, 2006. Posted in USB News, VoIP

Need some extra juice for that wireless connection? Well, EchoTech Wireless has a solution for you. The Extreme Long Range Notebook Kit can expand your wireless connection up to 1 mile. The kit comes with a PCMCIA card, 500mW amplifier and USB power cable and you’ll start seeing wireless connections you’ve never seen before. The transceiver operates on all 2.4GHz Wi-Fi systems and supports both 802.11g and 802.11b networks. MAC and PC compatible. Pricing starts at $269US and is available directly from EchoTech.

GlobeSurfer ICON is a self-contained wireless access device

Written by Richard Blanchard on February 13th, 2006. Posted in Apple / iPod, USB News, VoIP

GlobeSurfer ICON is a self-contained wireless access device, offering a simple Internet access method. It attaches to any PC through the USB connector and provides instant Internet access at DSL-speed using the latest HSDPA wireless network technology. GlobeSurfer ICON, combines the convenience of high speed wireless connectivity (up to 1.8 Mbps downlink) with extreme ease of use. Automatic drivers installation, built-in control applet, and one-button connect, all contribute to maximum user-friendliness. There is no need for installing SW from discs, connecting DSL wires and filters, setting parameters.  It therefore appeals to the broadest market of PC-owners looking for simple access to Internet.

Palm certifies mVox MV900 speakerphone

Written by Richard Blanchard on February 7th, 2006. Posted in Audio, USB News, VoIP, Wireless

The mVox MV900 is a portable and true hands-free speakerphone with DSP voice processing technologies together with speaker independent voice dialing. Now certified to work with Palm Treo 700w and Treo 650 it is the ideal communication solution for mobile professionals using it with Bluetooth cellular phones or with computers to make conference calls via Voice over IP such as Skype, Google Talk, Yahoo IM, and DialPad. With voice activated speed dial and the industry’s smallest, clearest, and loudest speakerphone with 120dB peak volume it’s acceptance from Palm is a stamp of approval for it’s design and performance.

Flash drive with built-in VoIP

Written by Richard Blanchard on January 17th, 2006. Posted in USB News, VoIP

IOCELL introduces flash drive with VoIP capability. This ingenious product puts VoIP software hidden within a flash drive for plug-n-play internet phone capability. To increase performance the PhoneDrive uses an embedded sound card and high quality, retractable ear phone set to create an all-in-one package. Internet telephone software includes features like time, date, phone number, charge rate and address. This software is not visible and indelible since it runs from an area on the flash drive not accessible from the operating system. No word on price points or availability.

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