Philips VOIP841 Expert Reviews

The vast majority of Skype users still make their Internet phone calls through their computers, employing the built-in mic and speakers on their PCs or, better yet, a headset. But as Skype's VOIP (voice-over-IP) service has become the dominant ...

The VOIP8411B Skype phone allows Internet and landline calls on one cordless handset ; there's no connection to your PC required for Internet calls ; it's relatively simple to set up, has a slick design, and its phone book stores up to 500 Skype ...

The VOIP8411B can't answer a landline call while putting a Skype call on hold (and vice versa), nor can it conference between the two lines

Slick design and mostly solid performance sets the Philips VOIP8411B apart from competing Skype dual-mode phones.

On the surface, the Philips VOIP841 hybrid Skype/landline phone sounds like the ideal device for those of us that have yet to embrace VOIP for our everyday needs. Sold through the Skype...

Good incoming sound quality ; attractive design ; clear screen ; easy to use

Microphone feedback ; no memory dialing ; flimsy-feeling plastic ; Skype incompatibilities

Here at SlashGear we've generally given pretty short shrift to VOIP handsets: all too often they miss the point of their very purpose, to take internet calling

The Philips VOIP841, which lets you place and receive calls over both Skype-no computer needed-and standard telephone lines, joins two similar phones that have recently come to the market-the Linksys iPhone Dual-Mode Internet Telephony kit for Skype ...

No PC needed. Dual phone. Supports multiple Skype features. Color screen.

Fairly expensive.

An attractive phone system that will fit in with your home decor and lets you make Skype and traditional landline calls without a computer.

- Last year we reviewed Philips Skype handset, the VOIP321, which promised the ability to make Skype calls from a regular DECT-enabled phone rather than having to sit in front of your computer.

No computer needed for day to day running

Not many

This might actually make us want to make Skype calls

Neither of which is via a PC however both require an Ethernet connection, the first the Belkin Ethernet Skype Phone is wired and the second the Philips VOIP 841 has a wireless link to its base station that connects to the router.

This looks exactly like a standard office phone. Looks are deceiving as it is a Skype phone and unlike most other Skype phones needs just one thing an Ethernet port. It is not wireless but wired and probably because of that sound to the caller and ...

Simple, sleek design, handsfree speakerphone, notable sound quality, no PC required, doubles as a regular landline phone

Restricted to Skype for VoIP calls, ringtones aren't loud enough

Skype users will find plenty to like about the VOIP841. A sleek design, decent call quality and an easy to grasp interface make this a recommended product.

Philips' sleek new home phone promises to combine landline and Skype calls in one handset. But how easy is it to use?

Stylish and efficient. Good call quality. Simple to use

Slightly plasticky look

At last, a stylish DECT phone.

Looks cool; Easy to switch to landline

Small screen; Ropey call quality

A superb landline/Skype combo