Linksys WIP330 Wireless-G IP Phone

Product Summary

This VoIP phone lets you make calls over any Wi-Fi network, including paid hotspots, thanks to its built-in Web browser.

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By JiWire Staff (JiWire) (Updated 10/3/08)
JiWire's quick take

Likes
Top voice quality for a Wi-Fi device, excellent range, standard SIP v2 support, ability to save Wi-Fi profiles and hotspot logins, Web browser, relatively easy Windows CE interface, good size color screen, Web configuration utility.

Dislikes
Hard to enter URLs and WEP keys on numeric keypad, limited WPA support, short battery life, somewhat large size, no speakerphone or voicemail support, poor getting started guide, no PC syncing, pricey.

Good for
Tech-savvy road warriors who spend a lot of time at hotspots, and want to use VoIP to save money on phone calls.

Bad for
Newbies to VoIP, who may find the constant need to configure new Wi-Fi connections daunting, as well as the many non-intuitive behaviors and limitations.

Basic specs
Wi-Fi Support 802.11b, 802.11g
Encryption Support WEP (64/128), WPA-PSK
VoIP Protocols/td> SIP v2 and SDP; configure via handset or Web utility
Display 2.2-inch 240x320 LCD with 65K colors
Operating System Windows CE, with Internet Explorer Web browser
Phone Features Call hold/resume, Caller ID (number only unless in phone book), 3-way calling, call forward, call waiting/retrieve, last number redial, speed dial, 250-record phone book, 20-record call history, speakerphone, microphone volume control, mute, ringtones/silent/vibrate, password access.
Voice Quality Features QoS, acoustic echo cancellation, jitter buffer control, comfort noise generation, packet loss concealment.
Ports Mini-USB 1.1 for power adapter, stereo earphone jack
Battery 1250mAh rechargeable Lithium Ion, user-replaceable
Estimated Battery Life 3 hours talk, 50 hours standby
Dimensions 1.84 x 5.32 x 0.74 inches (without antenna)
Weight 4.2 ounces
Warranty 1 year
Support Page http://www.linksys.com/support
Support Phone +1 (800) 546-5797
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