This is a video review of the Philips 841 VOIP Phone. This is a great phone with many cool features and is recommended to any one that has and uses Skype. The VOIP841 is the first DECT cordless phone with Skype that works without a PC, offering consumers total flexibility and independence from the PC. A full color graphic display and outstanding sound clarity bring the emotion back to calls.



Features include:

• Installation free.
• No need to switch on the PC.
• See your contacts in color.
• See at glance who's online or not.
• Speakerphone - Talk handsfree.
• Handsfree mode uses a built-in loud speaker to amplify the voice of the caller.
• Landline and Internet calls on one handset.
• Free Skype calls everywhere - Use your VOIP phone to call via Skype wherever you are.

Specifications:

Picture/Display

• Backlight : yes
• Backlight color : White
• Display colors : 65000
• Main Display Resolution : 128x128 pixel
• Main Display Technology : CSTN

Sound

• Handset ringers : Polyphonic
• Handset Volume Control : 5-level earpiece and loudspeaker volume control
• Number of melodies : 5 Std and 10 polyphonic
• Ring profiles : Landline/Internet distinction

Convenience

• Backlit keypad : Yes (green)
• Base Station keys : Paging key
• Call Management : Call on Hold, Call Transfer, Call Waiting, Caller ID, Message Waiting, Microphone mute
• Ease of Use : Graphical User Interface, Keypad Lock, Menu Control
• Handset Keys : 2 softkeys, 4-way navigation key, Dialling keypad, Hang-up, Line, Loudspeaker
• Multi base capability : Up to 4 bases
• Multi handset capability : Up to 4 handsets
• Signal strength indication : yes
• Speakerphone-Talkhandsfree : Yes
• User Interface : Skype on LED

Connectivity

• Headset : Via Jack Connector (Handset)

Memory Capacity

• Phonebook : 500 Skype entries

Network Features

• Antenna : Integrated on base, Integrated on handset
• Dialing : Pulse, Tone

VoIP Client Compatibility

• Fully Integrated with Skype : Yes
• Skype Certified : Yes

Softphone compatibility

• Direct call from contacts list : Yes
• Display contacts list status : Yes
• Edit user status on the phone : Yes
• Add new contacts from handset : Yes

System Requirements

• Internet connection : Broadband access through Modem, router or switch/hub

Power

• Battery capacity : 750 mAh
• Battery type : AAA NiMH
• Kind of Battery : Rechargeable
• Mains power : AC 120V - 60Hz
• Number of batteries : 2
• Standby time : Up to 120 hours
• Talk time : Up to 12 hours