BlackBerry Curve 8530 Phone, Black (Verizon Wireless)

BlackBerry Curve 8530 Phone, Black (Verizon Wireless)
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I've had just about every Blackberry on the market and this one wins the race, so far. It is light, well constructed and easy to hold. The keyboard is, like most Blackberry's, easy to use, even with big thumbs. Functionality is very well rounded with the much needed wi-fi finally coming to a Verizon Blackberry (outside of the Storm2). The trackpad is a real win. Responsive and easy to use. I use it with our Enterprise Blackberry server and everything works flawlessly. I send around 100 messages a day and the phone manages it without any trouble and is comfortable to use. Highly recommended.

BlackBerry Curve 8530 Phone, Black (Verizon Wireless)

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HTC Hero Android Phone (Sprint)

HTC Hero Android Phone (Sprint)
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I initially had gone for Blackberry's new 8350 Curve after switching from an iPhone. I made the switch because Sprint is the only service with repeaters in our hospital and so is the only service readily available throughout. The new Curve is a functional, cost-effective phone but I genuinely missed the ability to read webpages as they are and the features of a touchscreen in general. I read of the battery issues with the HTC Hero but was convinced that if I avoid the native messenging system that it would be fine and that has turned out to be the case. I can easily use the phone all day on one charge--no problem.

HTC Hero Android Phone (Sprint)

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USB Phone Adapter for Skype, MSN, Yahoo, USB VOIP Interface connects your home phone to network

USB Phone Adapter for Skype, MSN, Yahoo, USB VOIP Interface connects your home phone to network
Buy new: $25.35
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I wanted an extra Skype phone near my easy chair where I do a lot of my work and where I have a laptop. But I didn't want to buy another Skype phone as I have two already. So I thought I'd try this cheap adapter.

USB Phone Adapter for Skype, MSN, Yahoo, USB VOIP Interface connects your home phone to network

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USB VOIP Phone, Support Skype, Messenger

USB VOIP Phone, Support Skype, Messenger
Buy new: $11.69 / Used from: $13.00
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The phone does appear and install (and works) without the driver installed, however (the first reviewer stated this as well) the ringer is not that loud. UNLESS you install the driver software, then it is actually VERY loud. And also the buttons do not work on the phone until you install the driver (which integrates perfectly into XP and Skype).

USB VOIP Phone, Support Skype, Messenger

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Ooma Telo Free Home Phone Service

Ooma Telo Free Home Phone Service
Buy new: $199.99 / Used from: $182.00
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We purchased an Ooma Hub & Scout in April 2009 to replace a Vonage VoIP connection. We are very satisfied with the hub, and therefore purchased an Ooma Telo for a second location. This review describes our Ooma Telo experience so far, and compares it to the Hub/Scout.

Ooma Telo Free Home Phone Service

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