Philips VOIP841 PC-Free DECT 6.0 Wireless IP Phone by Philips Accessories
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Digital camera reviews of Philips VOIP841 PC-Free DECT 6.0 Wireless IP Phone
Digital camera Review: It would be great.. if it actually rang
Summary: 1 Stars
What good is a phone that doesn't ring? That is the quandary for owners of this Phillips unit. Very often the phone will not ring for an incoming call (using SkypeIn), and you'll only learn that someone called when you check the phone to see if you have voicemail. It is frustrating, to say the least, and I'm amazed that neither Philips nor Skype have done anything to fix it.
Another common problem is that, if the phone does ring, it rings only twice, or in some cases, once. And unlike the Skype software program, this phone will not allow users to set the number of times that the phone should ring before it goes to voicemail. How they could withhold this most basic of settings, I have no idea.
The last firmware update was over a year ago. It appears that Philips and Skype have jointly given up on this product, and word has it that it's been discontinued. Stay away from this product. If you're interested in an alternative service, I recommend checking out Ooma.
Digital camera Review: Good stuff
Summary: 4 Stars
I've had this unit for a while (6+ months). Good call clarity and range. My only issue is reported battery life. I've used the stock rechargeables and brand new Energizer nickel hydrides. In all cases the battery meter indicates something less than 1/2 capacity even when fully (recently) recharged. I haven't actually measuring the standby or use time, but it seems ok. My issue is if the phone thinks that the batteries are low it will start to beep reminders during the call. I've had it beep reminders for a complete hour during a call. Its pretty clear that the batteries have juice and the unit can operate. Maybe a firmware update to more appropriately recognize voltage in the batteries?Digital camera Review: What's with the new price of $ 449.99
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this phone on Amazon on March 12th 2008 for $ 104.99. Why is is now listed for $ 449.99??? Digital camera Review: Great phone ... so far
Summary: 4 Stars
This is great product available today, but has a long way to get to the high level standards we used to with cell phones.
Pros:
* great functionality - use Skype with your computer down
* great voice transmission quality
* good DECT and Skype reception
* easy installation
* good design
* nice loud speaker
Cons:
* My charger stopped working after a week
* Not so user friendly menus - far from what we used to with today's cellphones
* phone screen is small - contact info need to be scrolled all the time
* Acts as a separate Skype application - i.e. impossible to transfer calls between PC & the phone while talking
Digital camera Review: I'm Saving Money With This One.
Summary: 4 Stars
Over the years me and my wife had different phone services from different companies. But lately we had the impression of being constantly being ripped off with poor service, expensive rates and even worse costumer service. Then we discovered this device, the Philips VOIP841. And what a joy it is to be able to show a finger to all those expensive services from foreign companies that simply don't care (consider that we live in Brazil, paradise for predatory corporate monopolies). Long live VoIP!