Skype Desk Phone
Several of our ministry leaders have requested the use of Skype… No problems here on using a free technology for ministry… but implementing it had a few issues:
1. Skype for conference calls isn’t great no matter how you try to setup the computer speakers and mic.
2. Skype software is just one more application to manage.
So enter the IPEVO Solo Desk Phone.
We did some research into Skype handsets that don’t require a computer connection (there aren’t many that don’t connect to a computer and use the software and USB port). We read the reviews and focused in on the IPEVO Solo Desk phone.
It runs as a DHCP client, you enter your Skype account and password and start connecting with your contacts. We have used the phone for several test calls and even a call to Germany. The call quality is good (for a Skype call the expected clicks etc were occasional). The speaker phone works great and several people can meet around a table an participate on a call.
The phone is actually a little smaller than we expected, and could fit nicely in a suite case. IPEVO must have thought people would travel with it too… they include 4 different power adapter plugs to power up the phone in places where you might need a International Power adapter. Nice added bonus IPEVO!
Can you elaborate on your research?
We were surprised to learn that any device using Skype can be used by Skype as a super node! It’s in their license agreement… check it out!