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| Panasonic Wi-fi Phone for Skype | 
 enlarge | Brand: Panasonic
Category: CE
List Price: $304.99
Buy New: $261.93
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Avg. Customer Rating:  12 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 1.8 x 5.6 x 0.6
MPN: KX-WP1050
Model: KX-WP1050
UPC: 003798880205
EAN: 0003798880205
ASIN: B000MTWVNS
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Interfaces - Two 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet RJ-45 jacks (WAN/LAN), IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11b/g | | • | Wireless data transfer security - SSID, WEP (64/128 bit), WPAPSK (TKIP, AES), WPA2-PSK (TKIP, AES), Broadcast SSID, MAC address filter | | • | Dimensions - 1.3 x 5.83 x 2.01 | | • | Weight - 150 g (0.33 lbs.) Handset - | | • | 1.8 TFT display (65K colors) |
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Product Description
The Panasonic KX-WP1050 fills two needs at once. Not only does it connect to a local WiFi network for Internet phone calls, it also connects directly to a Skype account. The base keeps you connected to the global telecom you use most, and the handset makes international calls as simple as calling locally. Conference calling Skype-to-Skype calls, plus SkypeIn & SkypeOut calls Skype voice mail Call queuing Stores call history - Incoming, Outgoing, Missed, Voicemail, Authorization IEEE 802.11b/g interface Includes leather case Dimensions - 5.6 x 1.78 x 0.79 (142 x 45 x 20 mm) Weight - 100 g (0.22 lbs.)
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| Customer Reviews: Read 7 more reviews...
 Excellent phone, great sound and a lot of features September 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This phone is excellent. Some people gave a very bad review based on the battery life. I don't think it is fair. The talk time is reasonable > 4 hours (comparable to any cell phone/wireless phone). The standby time may be only 24 hours but so what. You just need to charge it once per day or charge it while it is not used. One can always charge the phone while one is talking. Buy an USB charger/long usb cable and you can talk as long as you want!
Pro:
* The sound quality is comparable to landline provided you have a fast connection (I have Verizon FIOS 20Mb down and 20Mb up.) The sound quality is better than my cell.
* The sound quality is just as good as landland on the other end even it is oversea.
* The speaker phone sound quality is excellent which is comparable to Polycom Voicestation 500 I own. However, the mic is not as good as Polycom. (Polycom has the best speaker phone in the industrial.)
* It has all the features as most cell phones, caller id, missed call, call duration, voice mail, call forward, call waiting, time/date etc.
* It can be connected to any 802.11G/B network without using the Panasonic router came with the package.
* Handset is light and the LCD is bright and clear. Keypad will light up when you are dialing so it can easily use in the dark.
* Very intuitive interface. I have not read the manual to set it up.
* The phone will sign in Skype without a computer. It is major advantage since I reboot my computer from time to time and I don't want to miss any call.
* All Skype contacts will load automatically to the phone.
* Reasonable talk time, talk time > 4 hours on bettary.
* Can talk while it is charging. You can talk as long as you want provided you keep charging the phone.
* Handset can be charged by any USB port. I use a Monster Ipod charger to charge.
* Firmware of handset and router can be updated if it is available. So new features can be added.
Con:
* The handset will only connect/sign in automatically to none encrypted network/router if it gets disconnected due to weak WiFi signal. This is a firmware issue. I hope it will be fixed in the firmware update.
* Battery life can be longer. I don't see battery life is a big issue since it can be used while it is charging. So, you just need a long USB cable!
* Skype cannot dial emergency phone at the time of this writing.
* The phone stand is not a charge. One must use mini usb cable to charge the phone, it is not convenient.
* A bit of expensive but it is worth the money. It saves me a lot of money to call oversea. The saving of first 2 months is enough to buy this phone!
 Panasonic Skype phone is terrific July 8, 2008
0 out of 6 found this review helpful
Wow. The handset is lightweight, easy and intuitive to use, with great sound quality. The base unit increases functionality. Registering it on my network was tedious but not tricky. Great product!
BAD battery life April 22, 2008
2 out of 7 found this review helpful
Excellent conectivity and performance, but very bad battery life. I buyed a new expensive battery from panasonic, in the hope that I solve the problem. But battery life is still only 14 hours in stand by. I don't recommend this product, waste of money.
Nice Package Design March 11, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Pros: Including everything you need while making a skpye phone call.
Cons: The phone cradle is not a charge station and has short battery life.
Too bad February 1, 2008
3 out of 11 found this review helpful
The phone isn't that bad... BUT the battery life is very short. It last for about 24 hours in standby mode and that is too short. I regret this buy.
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