Diamond 90590028 HomeFree Phoneline USB External Network Adapter (PC/Mac) Review

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(More customer reviews)I found that this product made networking between 2 computers very easy.I set up and had the network running in less than 30 minutes from the time I opened the box.This is a great product but my only complaint is thespeed. I wish it were 10 mbps, which this one is only 1.

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HomeFree connects your computers using your home's existing phone lines, so your family can simultaneously share Internet access and printers. Its high transfer speed makes it easy to share files of any size, and HomeFree's USB cross-platform technology allows you to share all of the benefits of a home network between your PC and your new iMac or Power Mac G4.
HomeFree's innovative design is based on the Home PNA network standard, assuring compatibility with a wide range of home phone-line networking products. And HomeFree's high transfer speed (up to 1 Mbps) makes it easy to share files of any size. HomeFree also delivers the high bandwidth that most multiplayer games require.

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Cisco-Linksys HPRO200 HomeLink Phoneline 10M Cable/DSL Router Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently purchased the Linksys HPRO200 Phoneline 10M Cable/DSL Router and am very happy with its' performance.Although I did have a little trouble configuring Internet Connection Sharing, the Tech Support at Linksys was able to get me up and running after less than 5 minutes on the phone.
I previously purchased the Linksys HomeLink Phoneline 10M Network Card Kit from .... I have a Windows 2000 system networked pier to pier with a Windows ME system.Although I was able to share files between both computers, I was not able to share my Broadband Cable Internet connection.
With the Linksys Phoneline Cable/DSL Router I am now able to share my Internet Connection between both computers and I don't have to leave a "host" computer constantly running, as you would if using Internet Connections Sharing via a proxy server software program(or Microsoft Internet Connection Sharing).
In conclusion, I would definitely recommend this product to anyone who is interested in sharing their Broadband Internet Connection between two, or more, computers.You won't have to pay for additional IP addresses, as most Cable providers suggest in order to share your connection.You will also benefit from the Router's built-in NAT Firewall.

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The HomeLink Phoneline 10M Cable/DSL Router provides the perfect solution for connecting to high-speed broadband Internet to both your Home Phoneline and Ethernet networks. The Phoneline 10M Cable/DSL Router from Linksys acts as the only externally recognized Internet gateway on your Local Area Network (LAN) and can be configured to regulate internal users' access to the Internet and serve as an Internet firewall against unwanted outside intruders.Do you want to share your cable or DSL modem on your HomeLink Phoneline network? Add a PC anytime by simply connecting it to a telephone jack in your wall, providing for instant communication throughout your home. The groundbreaking technology inside every HomeLink Phoneline 10M Cable/DSL Router delivers Internet and network connectivity to your HomePNA or Ethernet networks.

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AT&T EP5995 - 5.8GHz Expandable Cordless Answering System with Dial-In-Base Speakerphone Review

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(More customer reviews)After reviewing cordless phones and looking at them, We picked this one based on consumer report and buyer reviews in addition to features and looks of course. We also needed a multi handset system and this one can support up to 8 handsets. We also needed a system that would not interfere in our wireless computer network. We had a multi handset system which was 2 years old but did interfere and would often cause problems. This was super easy to install and set up. It is similar to using a cell phone and has many of the same features. We love the ability to display pictures and animations along with being able to name each handset which we named for each room they belong in. We have always had problems with knowing where our old handsets belonged and would have to find the empty base from which it had been taken. Another cool feature is that you can record your own music or sounds for your ringer if you want. We also love the intercom capability which our old system had but this is much better. We have had these for almost a month and have had no problems with them or any of the functions or features. We have not set up our directory yet so don't know how that part works yet. The handsets are a little larger than our old ones but still very nice looking and the small bases are very stable which is much better than our old ones. The base unit is excellent in that it is really easy to use all the features on it, it has buttons so you can use the base without the handset which is always nice to be able to answer your phone when someone forgot to replace the handset! It also has a battery storage place which takes the same battery as the system and will allow your base unit to work in case of a power outage. We didn't realize this when we purchased this but would have bought the extra battery at the same time had we known.

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AT&T EP5995 - 5.8GHz Expandable Cordless Answering System with Dial-In-Base Speakerphone

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Parrot CK3100 LCD Bluetooth Car Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)I played with one of these at Best Buy and thought the display was hard to read and the knob and buttons felt cheap.When I ordered my unit I got the newer all BLACK version display panel and these things have been improved.I chose the 3100 model because I realized I don't have a lot of space on my cars dash to put a lot of displays.

I ordered mine with not just a custom wiring harness for my 1998 Accord EX, but with a custom wiring harness which includes prewired mute configuration (quickconnectproducts dot com).I was dreading having to run the wiring for power until I realized I didn't have too!!The power is also automatically taken via the wiring harness from the power going to the radio.I installed it myself in about 1 hour.

The Parrot has some thoughtful ergonomic design.Very functional.For example, when you turn your key ignition off while on a call, instead of going dead and dropping the call, it continues to to stay on and asks you if you would like to transfer the audio back to the phone!How cool is that.

Audio quality is great.First, unlike my 2008 RAV4 factory bluetooth which is very good, the Parrot is FULL DUPLEX which means both of you can talk at the same time which allows much smoother conversations.It has the magic DSP background noise elimination so callers don't hear the road noise.All the echo is cancelled as well, and your voice is processed to remain strong and loud despite being distant from the microphone.Callers tell me I sound like I am directly talking on the phone and not on a speaker phone.The Parrot audio amp which sends sound to the car speakers does have a small amount of high frequency hiss/noise in the background; however this isn't a problem as you can only hear it when the engine is shut off.

Even though the Parrot doesn't have an interface for your steering wheel controls (I don't have them anyway), you can still operate some of the key functions via voice recognition.Because the Parrot voice recognition limits you to half a dozen voice commands, they actually work!

The 2-3 line display of the Parrot CK3100 is plenty of display for me.Some users may not even need a model with a display.The display indicates phone battery charge and cellular signal strength, although on my Palm Treo 700p with Verizon the cell signal strength is not accurate as displayed on the CK3100 display.

Mounting the display and microphone for these types of devices in a car is always a challenge.However, the Parrot kit includes several different mounts for both the display and microphone.Some quite unique and helpful.The best assortment of actually useful mounting hardware I have seen.

When talking on my cell phone while driving, I am aware that my attention is diverted.I don't like it.So for some time now I have used a Plantronics headset (great product).That improved the situation some but then I tried talking via bluetooth speakerphone in our 2008 RAV4.Talking on speakerphone is VERY different.It is much safer in my opinion.It is just like talking to the person sitting next to you in the car.I would encourage everyone who wants to be a safer less distracted driver while on the cell to get a GOOD QUALITY FULL DUPLEX speakerphone for their car.The Parrot 3100 fits the bill.

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With the Parrot CK3100, you will be able to place and receive calls in comfort and safety, without ever touching your mobile phone. At a time when legislation is tightening up to restrict the use of mobile phones in vehicles due to safety concerns, the Parrot CK3100's benefits are not just for the sake of convenience and comfort -- they are fast becoming a real necessity. The Parrot CK3100 wirelessly connects with all Bluetooth phones on the market and is compatible with all brands. The display of the CK3100 provides the same visual information and functions as your mobile phone, such as caller ID, carrier signal strength, or last calls received, in large well-contrasted digits easy to read at a glance on a screen that can be clipped in the ideal position for the driver to see.
Turn on the car engine and the phone connects wirelessly to the Parrot CK3100 Car Kit. The screen unit has easy-to-navigate menu options just like your phone, and your mobile phone book is wirelessly downloaded to the car kit. Calls can be dialed either through the screen, or by using voice-recognition speed dialing. According to your phone's model and firmware, most features are accessible from the hands free console, including one-touch redial, dual call, and auto-answer.
The Parrot CK3100 Bluetooth car kit can be installed in almost any vehicle, and is designed to automatically mute the radio during use. Incorporating high-quality sound, the CK3100 includes both echo cancellation and noise reduction technology. As with all Parrot car-kit devices, the CK3100 Bluetooth car-kit offers the user seamless, hands-free use without the inconvenience of wires, headsets, or cradles. This unit also features user connection priority management for up to five users, up to 200 voice tags for its voice recognition, multi-user use for up to three phones, private conversation mode, and much more.
Please note this car-kit will not work in cars that use optical cabling. Check with your car dealer before ordering. Also, since this car-kit is installed by hard-wiring to the existing car stereo, professional installation is highly recommended.
What's in the Box
The CK3100 electronic control unit, LCD display with buttons and cable, microphone with cable, radio mute cable with line output (ISO cable), power supply cable, and a user guide in 7 languages.

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magicJack Phone Device - 2 pack Review

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(More customer reviews)I've own this product for awhile now. Yes it does all what is listed on the company website. The incoming voice quality is good and almost near landline voice quality. Outgoing voice quality is adequate. Several people say the sound is almost like I'm calling from overseas but they can hear me Ok.

Cons:
[Audio Conferencing]
When dialing into audio conferencing services thia is where the system doesn't recognize passcodes to dial-in.

[Delay]
Short delay in calls both incoming and outgoing.

[Fax]
No support as of yet for Faxing. I was able to receive a fax based on the information magicjack list on there website. No success in sending a fax.

[Voicemail]
Tad bit sluggish.

Pros:
- Cost
- Easy setup
- Features

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With magicJackTM never pay a monthly phone bill again. Simply plug the magic|Jack into the USB port on your computer with a highspeed internet connection, plug in any phone or phone system and you're done! Never again pay a monthly telephone line charge or any bills for local or long distance calls! With Magic Jack there are no contracts. There are no hidden charges or fees.

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Belkin Wi-Fi Phone for Skype with Boingo Hot Spot Manager ( F1PP000GN-SK ) Review

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(More customer reviews)Being someone who uses Skype constantly for both business and personal long distance and PC-to-PC phone calls, I got a Belkin Wi-Fi Phone for Skype as a Christmas gift from a loved one who knows just how nerdy I am when it comes to new gadgets. I love them!

Unfortunately, I can only say that I *like* the new wi-fi phone from Belkin. Appearance-wise, it's terrific with a sleek black case, color screen and attractive key layout. It's a good, comfortable size and feels about like a stylish mobile phone. It comes with a USB cable for charging and software updates, as well as a regular power cord for charging. You can use the phone while it's connected to the charger, which is what I find myself doing a lot.

The sound quality is good and it connected right to my household wi-fi system once I punched in the security code. The controls are easy to access and use. I was quite excited to get going with it and used it for several days without incident.

Then it froze. No matter what I did, the buttons made no difference and the screen stubbornly stuck on 11:38 a.m. and no amount of prodding would break it free. I looked for some sort of reset button like you get with a Palm or other PDA-like device, but there isn't one. I finally decided that the only way to get the baby to reset would be to take out the battery and put it back in.

Thus, my next problem. The battery cover refused to budge. It was as if it had been super-glued shut. I pulled, pushed, yanked but it held firm. I had no other choice than to resort to the proverbial waste of time - support.

Yep, total waste of time. I tracked down Belkin support, filled out the form to inform them of my problem (frozen screen, stuck battery case) and got an answer from some clueless girl telling me I should go into the menu and use the "reset" function. Duh? The SCREEN IS FROZEN, honey! How the heck am I supposed to do that!

So, back to pulling, tugging and yanking on the battery cover. I finally managed to pry one corner up and get enough leverage to get the darned thing open without breaking it. I pulled the battery out, the phone reset and I was up and running again.

My next disappointment came when I stayed at a hotel that offered free wi-fi. I had hoped to use the phone to make some calls, but, alas, the hotel requires you to open their web page in a browser before you can connect to their access. That's all, just open their page in a browser - no inputting codes or anything. Just an open browser.

The Belkin phone has no Internet browser, a terrible oversight for a product that people will want to use at Internet cafes and the like. Not a smart move, Belkin.

Yes, the phone is supported by Boingo, which has hotspots here and there. In my area, my choices are a UPS Store or an RV park. Somehow I can't see myself hanging around those to make phone calls. I'm out of luck at Starbucks, hotels and anywhere without completely open wi-fi access.

Another minor peave is the lack of Skype chat support. My company uses Skype chat a lot during the business day, so I can't plan on using the Belkin Skype phone exclusively for business because there's no chat support. I understand that trying to do chat on that itsy bitsy keyboard is difficult, but people send text messages all the time on cell phones, so there should be support for chat. If nothing else, I'd like to be able to set the phone up to let people know that I don't have Skype chat, try me on AIM or whatever.

Anyway, don't think I'm totally unhappy with the Belkin Wi-Fi-Phone for Skype. I'm not. It's great to carry around the house with me when I'm not on the computer. It just means I have to switch back and forth between it and a Skype-enabled computer quite a bit. I guess my suggestion for those considering one is to say that it's great if you just want a wireless Skype phone for home, have no need for Skype chat and don't plan on trying to use it too many places outside your home network. It's a shame, but it probably won't work for you on the road or in your neighborhood Starbucks.

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Pre-loaded with Skype software and featuring the same Skype interface, the Belkin Wi-Fi Phone is ready to use with any wireless network. To make a call, simply use the intuitive on-screen color menu to locate your contact and view their online availability-exactly like you use Skype today. The Wi-Fi Phone is Skype-certified, which means that it adheres to all Skype's requirements to ensure that your Wi-Fi Phone experience is just like it is on your PC.

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Uniden EXAi5580 5.8 GHz Cordless Phone w/ Answering Machine Base Review

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(More customer reviews)I've used Uniden cordless phones for years and years and have always been satisfied for the most part.I've used cordless phones at other people's homes which were made by other companies and they really didn't measure up, especially on the cheaper models.

I bought the EXAI5580 to replace both an older Uniden cordless and a fairly new answering machine that was completely inadequate because I couldn't skip through messages and couldn't change the maximum record time.

The 5580 does everything I need and more.The clarity is superb and better than my older Uniden phone.It's even removed excessive static on some calls - it sounds better than the corded phone!The answering machine records up to 4 minutes on a single call.(Anyone with a mother needs this feature.)You can even record up to ten minutes of a phone conversation, a feature I didn't even know the phone had until I read the instructions.

Just note that the phone itself is not digital (which would apparently make it more secure), but the answering machine is.For a completely digital phone you'll have to pay more.Still, for the price, this is probably the best cordless phone with an answering machine you can buy.This is easily one of the best cordless phones I've used in years - great features and a clarity I haven't experienced in years.

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5.8GHz Analog w/ Answering System - 5.8GHz Analog cordless telephone with answering machine- Caller ID, call waiting caller ID- 30# Caller ID memory- 10# Memory dial locations- 3-Line backlit LCD on handset- New message waiting indication- Voice menu prompts- Flash/redial/pause/mute- Earpiece/ringer volume control- Optional message alert tone- Trilingual language support- Find handset locator- Ringer off setting- Wall mountable- Keypad on handset only- Headset compatible (2.5mm)- Hearing aid compatible- Digital answering machine- 13 Minutes of record time- Call screening- Time and date stamp- Toll saver- Voice memo- Conversation recording- 2-Digit message counter on base- Playback messages with handset- Silver

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