Internet phone fits inside laptop

September 3, 2008 By Craig Crossman Vo200 Bluetooth Internet Phone

Vo200 Bluetooth Internet Phone. Image credit: Kensington

There are literally dozens of Internet phone services these days. These services use a technology known as Voice over Internet Protocol, or more commonly "VoIP." The idea behind VoIP is fairly simply to understand but highly complex to make happen. I still don't think it's ready for prime time but it's getting better.

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sleidia - Sep 04, 2008
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Sorry but I don't see what's so great about this device. Since you need to have your computer turned on during calls, it's even better to use earplugs with microphone.
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Aloken - Sep 05, 2008
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This thing is wireless
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humanist - Sep 08, 2008
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PCMCIA is SO 20th century....
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