Linksys CIT200 IP Phone

Simple to install. works great. No negatives, except battery life little less than I would have preferred, but still good.
 
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The Linksys CIT200 is a very good phone with excellent call quality and reception. What is not good though is the battery life, very short talk time and the charger only comes in 110V, so it can only be used in US. Also, Buy.com does not provide an accurate desc for the product on the receipt so getting a rebate is very difficult.
 
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Seems to work well calling out of the country. Could use more written instructions to program it, etc.. Serving my purpose to have international access at an affordable price.
 
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I have to say. This phone + Skype = amazing. Setup was relatively simple. It doesn't really show you how to dial out on the phone anywhere you kind of have to figure it out, because it obviously doesn't work like a regular phone. All you have to do is hold the 0 button to get the "+" sign up and then dial "1" for the US international code followed by the area code and the number. This phone is amazingly clear and Skype....well hell is just so cheap I can't believe it. Between Skype In (voice mail included) and Skype Out Unlimited at 3 months at a time it cost me 8.85 a month for a phone that saves me tons of minute usage at home from my cell phone since that was the only thing I had. The ease of installation and compatibility with Skype programming is friggin simple and non time consuming that it's heavenly. I am definitely thinking about upgrading eventually to the CIT400 one day so I don't have to keep my computer on all the time but for now this is definitely a cheap, reliable, and awesome option. P.S. I listen to Music on my Laptop speakers while I'm on the phone so I really don't know what the hype is about with the whole sound system thing. Just follow directions it's really not that hard.
 
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If you are looking for a cordless phone for internet via skype...this is the one. Just connect it correctly and you are on your way. Great range and does the job flawlessly. We use it all the time for International calls to Europe. I have signed up for Skype Pro as we use it so much. The typical and great support and Linksys quality. And thanks Buy.Com for offering these great deals!
 
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I am very pleased with the preformance,low cost. I Always used phone cards now i just pick up the phone and go.Have not tried overseas yet.For a year service it's about $34.00 US.
 
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I brought this product about a month ago and used it with my skype extensively. I did not encounter any problem as of now. But only thing about this is the battery seems to be draining quickly but I was able to talk as required. Overall it is a very good product to use with skype.
 
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I brought this product about a month ago and used it with my skype extensively. I did not encounter any problem as of now. But only thing about this is the battery seems to be draining quickly but I was able to talk as required. Overall it is a very good product to use with skype.
 
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First of all you folks must read the directions ...at least read the 'quick start' page! Geez! The phone has worked well for me. I make a lot of international calls and it is doing the trick using Skype! It is very nice not to be tied to the computer with a headset and boom...at least try it out! It's great!
 
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I got this phone about 5 days ago and I must say, I am amazed! The hook-up was fast and straight forward but most importantly, the sound quality and range is fantastic. I have used Skype (out) for the past year in order to cut down on cell phone bills(it's my only phone). The biggest downside of Skype has been sitting in front of the computer for all of my calls or not being able to walk around when I was on long holds for various tech supports. This Linksys phone solves that. The range is amazing, I can walk out to the street and get my mail with no problem. Kudos to a well designed, simple, quality product!
 
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We love our Skype phone. It just plain works and sounds great! The battery life is surprisingly good and so is the wireless range. A little small in the hand, but most gadgets are these days. Great bargain for the money.
 
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I was pleasantly surprised. This had good reviews, and then I decided to take the plunge. I was looking for a USB phone that was also cordless. We take it on camping trips, and plug it into the computer and a campsite's WIFI. Works fabulously; great sound quality. Other than having to type a "plus" sign before every number now, it works just like a regular phone. A couple of other features that I didn't see on the website before I bought might be helpful to know: 1. It does have rechargeable batteries. But they are AA size, so you can substitute regular batteries in a pinch. 2. It has a standard headset jack. So you can also plug a headset into it and use it that way. 3. It has a mute button. Great for big conference calls. 4. The speakerphone has great sound quality, and seems like it must be a 2 way, because there's no clipping, echos, etc.
 
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The reason for my purchase of the Linksys CIT-200 is to have the function of a cordless phone with Skype VOIP in my home. For those who are not familiar, this phone will need Skypout and an internet service to work. The phone is well built, has the layout of a cell phone and a color screen. The signal is transmitted from the computer to the handheld via a USB transmitter the size of a small pack of cigarette. There is a small stand to charge the handset. My usage the last two weeks is limited to calling from Skype contact list, which is automatically updated at power on, and some direct dialing. The sound quality is as good as any cell phones that I used. This product, as advertised, allows me to be away from my computer just like any cordless phone from the base station. My impromptu test shows a reception range of around 100 feet. I would have given a perfect 5 if not for a problem with setting the audio configuration on my laptop. As I followed the suggestions of many users in this review, I was able to get the audio on the handset and an independent source of audio (ie music) on my laptop. However, this setup doesn't work all the time as I lose the audio on my laptop on the next power on. I haven't had the time to fix this problem. Overall, the product is well built, works as claimed, intuitive enough for me to use without referring to the manual. The setup is straightforward (except for the hiccup on the audio settings). The freedom to move about like with a cordless phone in combination with the free long distance outcall service (after $30 annual Skypout fee) is worth the price. I would have recommended to anyone who would like to try this technology with minimum expense.
 
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The phone has very good sound quality considering it is using Skype. The charge holds well and installation was a breeze. The entire family quickly learned how the phone worked and we are enjoying not being tied to the computer with a headset. A great value for a basic telphone.
 
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Perfect phone for Skype. Relatively low cost and very easy to set up. As easy as using your home phone. For those who reviewed and the phone took over your computer speakers, the fix is easy. Simply go back to default sounds and you get the best of all worlds...your computer speakers for everything but your phone calls.
 
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My wife uses Skype a lot to talk to her parents in Norway, and she loves to be able to go away from the computer to talk. The sound is very good in most of the house, except for some occasional problems in the far corners of the second floor. The setup was a breeze.
 
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The phone works very well and the price is excellent. I can call anywhere in North America without long distance charge with Skype .
 
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Thank you Buy.com for the best price available as this was my first purchase from Buy.com. Excellent phone with easy to operate and fully compatible with the Skype software installed.
 
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People, quit saying this device takes over all of your windows sound! Incompetent reviews almost persuaded me not to buy this awesome device. The device does NOT take over your windows sound IF you READ the installation instructions. If you think you are too smart and just plug it in - then it might (but I believe it's windows fault). I get the sounds both out of my speakers/sound card, and this skype phone for skype. All you have to do is go into the Control Panel - Sounds settings, and adjust stuff there the way the manual tells you to do. They even have a separate sheet repeating this information, specifically because people don't wanna read the manual and then complain. Anyway - the device is great, works great, loving it, loving it, loving it.
 
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I just bought this phone to try out Skypeout since my only phone is my cell phone. This is the best deal out there..Excellent reception. Excellent battery life. I originally say this exact phone at a BestBuy store for $100. I have been throughly impressed.
 
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Excellent call quality, vey easy to set up. I was skeptical that it might not work and I'll have to spend way too much time configuring but It was very easy to set up. It does not take over as windows default sound device as mentioned in other review. While installing you are given an option to set up your sound device, just follow the instructions. A must buy for skype users. Speaker quality, phone range is also very good. You'll be hard pressed to find missing features and quality like this I think it's a must buy.
 
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I love this phone. I am blown away by this thing. I can't believe you get so much for so little. Probably the first thing I'd mention that no one else has commented on is the fact that the rechargeable battery is actually two AAA batteries. Nice, no more $40 Lithium battery going bad. It comes with a charger that is a docking type. It works well, but could use some weight to it to keep it in place as my desk seems to get cluttered quickly. I still haven't figured out how to d