Edge-Core, Brand Division of Accton Technology, announced the availability of its new 802.11b/g Wi-Fi phone that utilizes Skype software. The mobile phone comes with Skype Internet communications software, and offers great voice quality, mobility, and cost savings. The WM4201 Edge-Core Wi-Fi phone for Skype offers all of the Skype calling features, along with an IEEE 802.11b/g wireless connection and candy bar shaped design to help users reduce communication costs and move at the same time.

"The WM4201 Edge-Core Wi-Fi phone is one of the first mobile products with Skype offering the flexibility to enjoy the benefits of Skype calling while away from your computer," said June Chao, Edge-Core Senior Director. "In a Wi-Fi Hotspot, the WM4201 can automatically download Skype contacts and show them on the LCD color display. Users can easily make Skype calls without a computer. Edge-Core is happy to announce and bring this product to market with our worldwide partners."

In addition to the availability of standard SkypeIn, SkypeOut, and Skype Voicemail features, the WM4201 also comes with Wireless Multi-Media (WMM) to improve voice quality and WPA/WPA2-PSK for secure wireless connectivity.

To help users easily set up their home networks, Edge-Core offers a specially designed Wireless Cradle Access Point (AP) (model: WA4101-CAP), which charges the Wi-Fi phone and provides access to the user's wireless network. The Wi-Fi phone and cradle AP with charger received the 2006 iF Design award for design excellence.

Combining the powerful communication functions of Skype with the power of mobility, the Edge-Core WM4201 will be available in Q3 the end of July with a suggested retail price of 199 euro excl. VAT. Please note that Skype and WM4201 Edge-Core Wi-Fi phone are not replacements for your ordinary telephone and cannot be used for emergency calling.