Phone Adapter for Skype
by Zoom
Our Price: $500.00
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Category: CE
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Manufacturer: ZoomFormat: CD
Platform: Windows
Model: 5900-00-00F
Product features:
- Uses ordinary phones for skype.
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Customer Review: This Skype adapter works as it should, and is easy to set up.
Summary: 5 Stars
I was in search of a Skype phone adapter that would work in Vista 64-bit. This one does and the installation was flawless on my Vista Ultimate 64-bit system using Skype 4.1.32.166. I downloaded the lastest driver from the Zoom Web site, then fired up Skype and installed the driver. I then plugged in the included USB cord from the adapter to my PC, the cord from my phone jack into the line port on the adapter, and finally the included phone cord from my Panasonic DECT cordless phone into Phone port of the adapter.
I placed a call by dialing ##. After dialing ##, you'll hear a steady tone that is higher pitched then the standard PSTN (landline) tone. I then dialed the 001 number code followed by 1+areacode+number and a *. The * sends the number to the adapter. I immediately heard the "bubble" familiar Skype dialing sound on my phone, and the cell phone I dialed rang within 3-4 seconds. I then hung up the call, and the Zoom adapter went back to standard TELCO mode. The adapter makes a noticable clicking sound when switching from TELCO to VOIP mode, but this certainly isn't a showstopper (at least for me).
I then dialed my Skype online number using my cell. Skype acknowledged the call and the Zoom adapter rang the phone within 2-3 seconds. The caller ID on my phone DID register the caller information. I left a message on my cell to hear a sample of the voice quality which was pretty good.
Next, I tried a call to one of my contacts and their cell phone. Voice quality was good on my end, and on their end I was told the quality was good. They stated a couple of words were a little hard to understand.
I haven't verified the speed dial issue that supposedly occurs with Skype version 4+, but the phone directly dials numbers just fine when entering the appropriate code. I also have not tested the 3-way calling or switching between a Skype call and a landline call when such as call comes in. If I get a chance to explore these features, I may return to update my review. I have also not used or will I use the answering machine feature. I have voice mail on both my landline and Skype, so I don't see a need for this personally.
The only feature I wish this Zoom adapter had is a call forwarding feature that forwarded Skype calls to another phone (such as a cell) using the landline. You can forward landline calls to Skype, but not the other way around.
All in all I am very pleased with this product. It's the only one I know of that works on a 64-bit system, and I was amazed at how painless the install was! I took a snapshot of the adapter in my office which I have included here as a customer photo. The adapter is pretty small and is not the same as the stock photo here on Amazon (as of 1/18/2010).
UPDATE 2/22/2010:
Thought I'd come back and update the review after a bit of regular use of this phone adapter. After one month of steady use, it has worked well for my needs and has worked flawlessly. I decided to ditch using the landline with it and am using it exclusively with a DECT cordless phone system for VOIP. Phone shows caller ID info of incoming calls to Skype (I have an online number.) I the phones to dial out and also listen to my Skype voice mails. For important numbers I dial frequently, I have them programmed in my phone using the 001 prefix, then the 1+areacode+number* combination.
I'm not aware of another adapter out there that works as well as this one.
Description of Phone Adapter for Skype
The Zoom Phone Adapter for Skype lets you use your favorite phone(s) with Skype. You can plug a normal phone into the adapter, and then make or receive calls using that phone. You can even plug in a cordless base station for 1, 2, 4, or even more cordless phones, and then make or receive calls using any of those phones!The Zoom Phone Adapter is easy to install and use, but it''s very powerful, especially if you choose to plug the adapter into normal phone service. Powerful bridging functions allow Skype calls to be forwarded to cell/mobile phones and other conventional phone numbers. This lets you use a mobile phone to make calls using Skype and save lots of money, or to receive Skype calls, making you easier to reach. Remote phones can also dial into the adapter to make outbound Skype calls.Digital Cameras and Photo Categories
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