This is the Philips VOIP151 Skype Travel Phone. Having recently loaded Skype again, I decided it was worth a try to buy one of the recommended handsets from the Skype accessories page. The VOIP151 is a relatively low cost option, but it should be noted this phone truly is a travel model. Its small size and travel case make it ideal to take with you and use with a laptop while traveling on the go. The unit runs roughly $25 on Amazon.com. One of the nicest features is the integrated Skype controls, which allow you to make calls easily to your saved Skype contacts. There is an excellent USB cord management system with this phone. The generous length USB cord stores around the handset its self. 
You will want to make sure that you download any updates to Skype as well as the Phillips software right after installation. My first attempt at using the phone did not work, until I did these updates. So far my impressions are good. Sound quality is fine, as least as good as any standard land line phone you would use. I made one call to my work voicemail as a test. I have to admit that this one call did sound a bit distorted on the other end. I am going to continue to use the phone a bit more for some regular calls and should have some more feedback later.
I would recommend this phone to anyone who plans on being an active Skype user. Low price, ease of installation, and its incredibly compact style make it an ideal extra phone to take on the go. It probably wont be your primary solution, but it serves the role it was designed for very effectively.
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