Panasonic KX-WP1050 Wi-Fi Phone For Use

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The new KX-WP1050.

Panasonic introduces the KX-WP1050 Wi-Fi phone for use with Skype, the popular Voice Over IP communications service that allows point-to-point calling around the world. Skype users can enjoy incredible cost savings combined with the convenience of a regular phone.

Panasonic has taken the complexity out of making Skype calls by including a complete kit which can be set up and used by virtually anyone with little or no computer experience. The included KX-WPA102 router simplifies the set up of the Wi-Fi access point, and guarantees a secure wireless connection with automatic 256-bit AES encryption setup (WPA).

The KX-WPA102 router can also be plugged into a hotel or office network giving the user a wireless connection for their laptop and the ability to use the Wi-Fi phone simultaneously. The AC adapter is compatible with all voltages from 100V to 240V, so it can be used by simply attaching the AC cord (sold separately) for a particular country.

The KX-WP1050 offers the range and security of WPA encrypted Wi-Fi technology, as well as Quality of Service (QoS) to improve voice quality. It features easy menu-driven operation, and a loud handset speakerphone, as well as a built-in headset jack for those long international calls.

At just 0.62" thick, and weighing less than 4 ounces, the KX-WP1050 is convenient and easy to carry. The 730mAh Lithium-ion battery can provide up to 72-hour standby time, 3-hour talk time, and can be charged with the included travel router, or from a USB connection on a PC.

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Key Features:

KX-WP1050 Handset Features:
Skype-to-Skype calls
SkypeIn calls and SkypeOut calls
Conference communication
Call queuing
Skype voice mail
Calls history (incoming/outgoing/missed/voice mail/authorization)
Interface: IEEE 802.11b/g
Display: 1.8"; TFT; 65K colors
Dimensions: 5.6" x 1.78" x 0.79"
Weight: 100 g (0.22 lbs.)
KX-WPA102 Router Features:
Router and bride function
Interface: two 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet RJ-45 jacks (WAN/LAN); IEEE 802.11b; IEEE
802.11b/g
Wireless data transfer security: SSID; WEP (64/128 bit); WPAPSK (TKIP; AES); WPA2-PSK (TKIP; AES); Broadcast SSID; MAC address filter
Dimensions: 33x148x51 mm
Weight: 150 g (0.33 lbs.)

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Great But Charging Is A Pain

I have been looking for a Skype phone for my home. This one is great but Panasonic needs to fix a few things. First, they should sell the handset separately as an option (something like $99 or less). I have an Apple Airport Base Station and I do not need theirs. Even if I did, I still want to have multiple phones for my several Skype accounts and buying the whole package several times is too expensive. They would sell thousands of handsets if they sold them separately, because this is a great phone. Second, they need to offer a charging cradle/dock. The battery life is very short and it is a hassle to have to hook up the handset to the base station or some computer through USB every other day. Third, they should upgrade the software on the phone so that you can have a list of identities and easily flip between them to check/enable your various accounts. You should also be able to set each identity individually so that no password need be reentered every time you switch to that identity. Overall, a very nice phone but be mindful of the limitations described above, especially as pertains to the charging cradle. I will be waiting for the second iteration before I buy another one. Panasonic, are you listening (there is zero possibility of customer interaction on your black box site)?
Regards Jean-Michel Decombe