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GE 2 in 1 – Internet & Standard Phone

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GE 2 in 1 - Internet & Standard Phone

Manufacturer: GE
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List Price: $159.99
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Product Description

2 in 1 - Internet & Standard Phone

Product Details

Skype Certified - Skype is a program for making free calls over the internet. It's free, easy to use, and works with most computers
WiFi & Bluetooth Friendly - Phone will not interfere with your WiFi network
DECT 6.0 Technology - Digital wireless technology providing interference free, encrypted security
Expandable Up to 6 Handsets - Use up to 6 handsets with base system and place in multiple roms.
Color LCD - Graphic color display allows easy navigation throught menus and personalization of the handset's wallpaper and color scheme

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Nevermind the terrible reviews, this phone actually works!

Review Date: April 19, 2009

Reviewer: Gabriel Kron,

Not sure why so many people are reporting bad experiences (technical ineptitude, incorrect computer/system setup, unreasonable expectations, or working for the competitors?), but after wasting $140 for an IPEVO s0-20 (inc. $10 S&H), and then paying another $7 on postage to RMA it, I truly appreciate the GE phone. BTW: the IPEVO phone is supposed to be the best of all WiFi Skype phones; read my review under IPEVO s0-20 to see why it's not...

A few years ago, I would have never bought a GE product, especially their phones. They used to make cheap, worthless phones that made Uniden & BellSouth look good. But now, GE is putting Panasonic and Sony to shame...

I bought the GE 2830 Skype phone with 2 wireless DECT 6.0 handsets from Fry's last week for $60. The cradle plugged into my Vista 32 machine, which I always leave on as a multimedia/printer server for the whole house. The SKYLINK software it comes with found my Skype without a hitch, and now I have near-flawless Skype service throughout the house (there is a faint hissing sound in the handsets, which reminds my of my Motorola Razor 3 phone, but I can live with it).

The handsets have intercom capability, EXCELLENT roaming range, speaker-phone capability that works very well, and people on the receiving end say the quality is crisp and clear (compared to my Verizon service). The unit can also be used for both regular house line and Skype simultaneously (with little creativity, one can have 2 dedicated SkypeIn/Out lines on the same handset). Also, each handset uses AAA rechargeable NiMH batteries (included).

SkypeOut contacts pop-up by pressing the blue PC button on the phone, and are grouped the same way you have them setup on the Skype software on your PC. The phone does not seem to be able to "import" these numbers for offline use: if you shut down your PC, the numbers won't be accessible for called them using your land line.

The only quirk I've found so far is this: you have to dial the country code if you are punching in a phone number directly (for example, 001 and then the area code + number in the U.S.). If you forget the 00s, you'll send your Skype software into an infinite loop, and will get a "network busy" error when trying to access Skype again. Solution: exit out of the Skype software and restart it. Other than that, there are no issues. It's nice that the handsets have color LCDs and show contacts coming online / going offline, etc.

In short, as long as you have an always-on PC in the house or office, this unit works very well! If it works on Vista, it should work on XP... If you expect perfection, you shouldn't be fooling around with Skype anyway.

Great Reception

Review Date: October 19, 2009

Reviewer: A. Purrinos, Miami, FL

After downloadging and installing the latest version of the phone's software, this phone has been a great joy to work with. It is a great phone! great speaker quality. I spent ~ 10 hours a week on conference calls from people all over the world, including COlombia, Buenos Aires and Eupore. The combination of this phone with Skype's great network quality has really improving our business's internal communications.

Works pretty good

Review Date: April 30, 2009

Reviewer: I. Pimenta, Texas, USA

I did not have ant issues with using this with Skype. Just download the latest Skylink software from the Skype website. It took me just 20 minutes to install the software and and get the phone working. Only drawback is to use Skype, the PC must be on all the time. Wish Ge could make it work directly with the router.

Great Phone

Review Date: January 27, 2009

Reviewer: alexpinca,

I have had this phone for about 6 months. It works great, I'm not sure about the issues brought up other reviewers because I always use the speakerphone utility and works perfectly. I can sit the phone on the table and carry on a normal conversation...perhaps the ear piece is an issue, I don't know but if you're like me and like speakerphone capability, this is your phone.

Skype feature is worth the money

Review Date: September 14, 2008

Reviewer: AggieDan97, Texas

This phone's success with Skype is largely dependent on you PC's internet speed. High-speed cable or DSL is preferable for best quality. I use it all day, everyday and it is a great alternative to traditional landlines or cell phones in the home or office. I would like a better menu system, but for making phone calls, I can't complain.

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