VTraveller VoIP Handset for Skype

Skype is big news this year, and it can only get more and more popular after Skype was picked up by big boys ebay.com. Hardware companies are starting to produce Skype branded kit now, to make the phone call experience that little bit more “normal”. The VTraveller lets you take Skype on the move.

Following on from the uConnect we featured last week, this is another device sporting the “Skype Certified” badge, the VTraveller is a chic little phone allows you to make quality VoIP calls wherever you may roam.

Don’t be fooled by the picture, it’s not a wi-fi/cordless based handset. Instead you attach the provided 1.8M USB cable to the handset and plug it in to a PC or laptop.

To get connected just pop in the Skype CD, plug the VTraveller into your computer’s USB socket, and Bob’s your uncle. It’s easier than, er, picking up the phone!

The handset is approximately 5cm (W) x 12.5cm (T) x 2.3cm (D) - small but still crammed with features; including an LED message/connection indicator, one click voicemail, voice recognition technology and wideband circuitry for crystal clear sound. Best of all you can navigate all of Skype’s services via the VTraveller’s keypad, so there’s no need to mess with the laptop mouse.

Other nice handset features include:

• Message Waiting Indicator: LED indicates when messages have been received
• One click Voicemail: Simply press the LED to collect the Voicemail message
• Keypad dialling: Use and navigate Skype’s services direct from the handset
• Personalise ringing tones: Download WAV / MP3 files for individual ring tones

Firebox.com are currently flogging the VTraveller package for £29.95 - including a 30 minute SkypeOut voucher and a 2 months Skype Voicemail voucher. For the pice it looks great and is feature packed. Bargain.

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