D-Link Skype USB Phone Adapter
by D-Link
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Manufacturer: D-LinkAudio: English (Original Language); French (Original Language)
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Model: DPH-50U
Product features:
- Use your regular phone to make Skype Internet Telephone Service calls
- Receive and make both regular telephone and Skype Internet Telephone calls on the same phone
- In-call switching, conference calling, call forwarding, and toll bypassing
- Includes two RJ-11 ports and a USB port to connect your regular phone line, phone and computer
- Gives you the best of both worlds--the features of your existing phone and the low cost advantages of Skype
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of D-Link Skype USB Phone Adapter
Customer Review: Windows 7 -- I'm frowning.
Summary: 5 Stars
Third update, Feb 24, 2010. It was good while it lasted, but Windows 7 put the kibosh on using this device. After researching a bit, I found that a similar device, the Zoom, has a 64-bit driver so I thought there was nothing to lose by trying it. Well, turns out I was wrong. Not only did it not work on Windows 7, apparently (according to DLink's tech support), even installing the driver corrupted the firmware on the adapter, so when I tried to reconnect to my XP computer, the device was not recognized. DLink says I "abused" the device and voided my warranty. So, don't try that. I am now back to using Skype on PC only. I'm wary about purchasing any type of Skype device to use with Windows 7. --TS
Original reviews using Windows XP
I just installed my DPH-50U and it could not have been easier. I heeded the advice in a previous review and downloaded the newest drivers from D-Link. I also downloaded the quick install guide and kept the PDF open while I was installing. The instructions were flawless and every step worked exactly as shown, except in the case of locating the drivers. (One thing to remember is that when you download drivers and are not using the CD, you need to change the option shown in the instructions from installing automatically to installing from a specific location, which is the folder to which you downloaded the drivers.)
To dial out, I have to first type 001 as the country code -- 1 or 01 do not work. I didn't have to do any configuration at all to get SkypeOut to work. The hardest part of the whole thing was finding a place to plug in the power supply for the phone. Even though the adapter doesn't need power, most phones do.
I just installed, so I haven't had a chance to use it much yet, but both SkypeIn and SkypeOut seem to be working. (Now if I could just get local SkypeIn number I could completely ditch my landline.)
Update (May 09): I've had my Skype adapter for about a month now and I couldn't be happier with it. I will be moving shortly and plan on using Skype instead of a landline. Something I discovered just today is that I'm not limited to the cordless phone connected to the Skype adapter. The multiple handsets that came with the phone work as well, so I can have phones scattered around the house. Of course that makes sense but somehow it didn't occur to me that I could use the extension handsets with Skype.
Second update (July 09): I'm not able to hear Skype's built-in voice mail when the D-Link is plugged into my computer. However, the D-Link adapter has its own voice mail, which is easy to access and simple to use -- so that's what I use now as my primary voice mail. (An FAQ on the D-Link website describes how to use it.) However, if I'm on the phone, and Skype voice mail picks up the call, I have to unplug the D-Link to hear the message. A bit of a pain, but it doesn't happen very often. I'm still very pleased with this purchase and with using Skype as my primary phone service.
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