Skype intros new Wi-Fi phones

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The question is if they'll have basic web browsing ability

Netgear's phone has been available for over a month, but I haven't bought it for the reason that it does not have a web browser. The reason for this is that you can not sign in to many WiFi hotspots without entering your credentials through a web interface.

If I only need something that gets me on skype around my apartment, there are plenty of other established less expensive (yes, even wireless) options, only that they require a connected PC w/ a USB port. If I want to be able to take one of these WiFi things with me to use as a phone, it had best be able to sign in to T-Mobil, Wayport, or any one of many other commercial hot-spots which use a web interface.

Posted by: D-cat   Posted on: 07/22/06 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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