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Good communication is the foundation of any solid relationship. Unfortunately, in my household, the phones are making it not easier, but more difficult, to stay in touch. The problem: there’s no real system (i.e. good method) for handling incoming telephone calls. Upstairs in my home office my phone works alone; downstairs, the family phones take all the personal calls. Never do the two phones cross paths. I’d really like them to, though. It’d be so much more convenient to be able to pick up a… View this story
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It was only a matter of time before Skype came to Apple’s iPhone. The web communication service was a no-brainer to get an app available for the Apple portable devices (yes, iPod touch too), as it was the top request the company heard, and Skype has now delivered. Sounds like you’ll get a lot of similar features Skype will be offering in the way of mobile when it arrives on the Nokia N97 later this year, and if you’ve got an iPhone or touch you… View this story
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When it comes to your home telephone service, VoIP is the way to go. I’ve been living without a plain-old-telephone-service (POTS) for more than three years now, and I couldn’t be happier. If you’re looking to make the switch from your telephone provider to a VoIP system, here are seven reasons to push you forward. Manage Features Online Managing your phone service has never been easier. Having a Web-based management tool allows you to make changes to your account, turn features on and off, and… View this story
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Touchpanels tend to be pretty all encompassing to begin with, but AMX found a way to add to its feature-rich Modero touchpanels, which now let you make and receive local, long distance and international phone calls. AMX showed off the new digs at this week’s Integrated Systems Europe expo in Amsterdam, which will work for Modero touchpanels with the AMX SIP Gateway. The Telephone/Intercom Integration Package includes goodies like: Caller ID, call waiting, call groups, one-touch dialing, voicemail, and local and shared address book access.… View this story
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People often ask us what their best bet is regarding web, TV and telephone service. Everyone has their favorites; even “Consumer Reports.” The mag just announced results that fiber-optic services seem to be the leading choice, when it comes to the trifecta. Verizon FiOS and AT&T U-verse were cited as the best bang for your buck, as well as providing some of the best customer service. Sadly, those services are not available everywhere. In that case, the report says to go with “a highly-rated cable… View this story
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Simultaneous, dual-N band wireless routers are helping to accelerate the widespread wireless streaming and sending of audio, video, and data content throughout the home. With two simultaneously operating radio bands, these devices maintain the wireless status quo of networked printers, PCs, and peripherals and integrate wirelessly transmitted HD video and audio content for the home’s entertainment needs.  Frequency Fliers A simultaneous, dual-n band wireless router essentially doubles one’s wireless bandwidth, providing two access points across two frequency bands, the 2.4 frequency and 5 frequency. This… View this story
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Adding devices into your already crowded computer setup often turns into an all-day project. The Drone wants to cut to the chase, making the whole process as easy as plug and play. Designed for both PC and Mac users, Callpod’s Drone isn’t just another USB adapter. Just pop it into your computer’s port, and you can roam and use VoIP services from up to 100 meters away. It also streams music, which can be automatically muted whenever calls come in. As an added bonus, the… View this story
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Can’t find a Nintendo Wii on any store shelves near you? Sign up for Comcast’s Triple Play service and get a Wii free. The cable provider announced Monday that between now and August 17, new subscribers to the Comcast Preferred Plus or Premier Triple Play package will get a complimentary Wii system. In case you’re not sure what package qualifies, here’s what Comcast says: “Comcast Preferred Plus and Premier Triple Play packages include: Comcast Digital Cable with On Demand and premium channels; Comcast Digital Voice,… View this story
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Acer just announced the Acer Aspire one, a mobile “Internet device” that looks strangely like a laptop. Of course, it is a laptop. However, it’s a $379 laptop—and it includes plenty of extras to boot. Aside from access to your email, Facebook, and other web applications, the lightweight unit includes VoIP calling features, a webcam for streaming video, and more. “It’s an excellent introductory device for both students and others to browse the Internet and take advantage of online research, social networking, streaming video and… View this story
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It’s no secret that more people are ditching their landlines in favor of cell phones. According to Mediamark Research, the percentage of adults living in cell-only households has risen from 1.2% to the current 14.0% in the past seven years. In this article, we’ll look at the pros and cons of ditching your landline; whether cell boosters, which claim to boost cell phone signals, are worth the investment; and the validity of VoIP becoming the new landline. Ditching the Landline: The Good and The Bad… View this story
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You can yell at your control panels and touchscreens until you’re blue in the face—however, AMX systems may soon talk back. The company just announced that it will be adding the possibility for VoIP technology into its control systems. AMX’s has new Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Communications Gateways, which harness the power of SIP, VoIP—and possibly Greyskull. The end result is an AMX control system that includes two-way telephony. For instance, you can use a touchpanel as an intercom or even a full-featured IP phone.… View this story
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Recovering from its recent legal issues, VoIP provider Vonage announced today it will begin shipping it’s first branded hardware, the V-Portal™ router. “With the V-Portal™, we are starting a trend of making innovative Vonage-branded products relevant and responsive to the way our customers communicate,” said Daniel Smires, Senior Vice President of Engineering. “The V-Portal™ expands upon what customers typically expect from a router, and is the closest thing to having a customer care agent with them in their home.” Similar to the Belkin N1 Vision… View this story
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