According to a recent press release, US Robotics has added two phones to its line of VoIP (Voice over IP) devices. Of improvements made to their VoIP tech, the press release states:
“The phones feature technology enhancements designed to prevent echoes and resolve the “tunnel” sound Internet calls can generate with lower quality hardware. The integrated keypad on both phones allows users to place calls to Skype contacts with speed dial numbers assigned, or to dial telephones anywhere in the world with SkypeOut™”
The el cheapo USR9602 USB Internet Mini Phone (pictured) sells for US$25 and is designed as an entry-level VoIP phone to replace that el cheapo headset you might be using. The USR9601 USB Internet Phone sells for $50 and adds a blue back-lit LCD screen that can display contact and call status, and supports Skype caller ID. The phones are compatible with both WinXP and Mac OS X.