Best Skype Telephones
Of all the different Skype telephones it's the dual mode models that are most popular. They can be used to make regular phone calls or Skype phone calls. Skype software is pre-loaded into the phone so it's possible to Skype even without a PC, as long as there is access to a broadband connection.
What's the Catch?
Because anyone can download Skype for free there is a common expectation that Skype telephones should be cheap. To meet this expectation many manufacturers have obliged with products that are less than great. On the other hand those that are more capable don't sell because they are perceived as too expensive.
Best of the Bunch
Currently there are just two Skype telephones that we believe are worth considering. Neither is perfect, but they are both more than adequate.
#1 Xblue Skype Desktop Telephone
Overall a nifty little phone if a little expensive. No need for a PC and always online. If you've ditched the landline and decided to go completely digital its a good option.
#2 GE Phones 31591
Not to be confused with earlier GE Skype phones. The business has been rejuvinated under a new licensee with an entirely new range of products.
Much more affordable than the Xblue and hard to fault. Our main reservation is that the company has no track record on which it can be assessed.
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