Multimedia&VoIP
Linksys Product Preview - WRTSL54GS Media Storage Link Router
Linksys may have a holiday season gift for those looking for a way to stream locally stored digital media content without having to leave a PC on all the time. Tim Higgins previews the WRTSL54GS Media Storage Link Router.
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Linksys CIT200 Cordless Internet Telephony Kit
Linksys' Cordless Internet Telephony Kit has hit the shelves to help further propel Skype into mainstream legitimacy. Tim Higgins takes a look at a nicely done way to unchain yourself from your PC while Skype calling.
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VTech Broadband Telephone System with Vonage service
Vonage will soon unleash a VoIP Wi-Fi handset upon at least some eagerly-awaiting consumers. But for those who desire wire-free VoIP that sticks more to home, it has already teamed with VTech to field a combination product that's sure to please folks who rather talk than connect and configure.
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Fall VON 2005 Report
Jeff Pulver's VON show continues to reinforce its reputation as the show for VoIP-related companies. Although it is primarily a show for VoIP carriers and service providers, Tim Higgins found some tasty VoIP product tidbits guaranteed to please your VoIPbuds.
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How To: Asterisk Answering Machine
While using Asterisk to answer your calls is admittedly overkill, it's a great way to get acquainted with this powerful open source VoIP application. Matt Kaatman takes you step-by-step through the process.
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UTStarcom F1000G - The First 802.11g VoWLAN phone
One manufacturer seems to have broken ranks with the current crop of 802.11b VoWLAN or WiSIP phones. Tim Higgins takes a look at UTStarcom's as-yet-unannounced F1000G.
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QuickView: Vonage Wi-Fi Handset
Vonage has been promoting its upcoming Wi-Fi Handset for over a year. David Strom got hold of a Beta copy but found a product with a great deal of promise, still unrealized.
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Sling Media Slingbox
What PVRs did for TV program time-shifting, Sling Media's Slingbox hopes to do for "place-shifting" any video content to anywhere there's an Internet connection. Jim Buzbee takes a look.
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Asterisk@Home
What Vonage did for the individual callers, Asterisk does for SOHO and small biz users looking an easy to install and use VoIP PBX. Jonathan Ghazarian takes a look at the more user-friendly version of this popular open source application.
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QuickView: Plantronics CS50-USB VoIP Wireless Headset
VoIP softphones tend to keep users tethered to the desktop or notebook they run on. Eric A. Hall found that Plantronics' CS50-USB lets you roam in cordless comfort, but can leave you a little lighter in the wallet than you'd like.
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Linksys' Skype Phone
Despite the rumors about Skype being purchased or done in by competitors, it appears that Linksys thinks Skype will be around for at least a little while longer. Tim Higgins previews the upcoming CIT200 Cordless Internet Telephony Kit.
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ZYXEL P-2000W v2 VoIP Wi-Fi phone
Wi-Fi VoIP phones are a cool concept. But at least in the case of ZyXEL's second attempt at a low-cost product, the reality got Tim Higgins a little hot under the collar.
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Olympia Cordless DUALPhone for Skype
Skype is easy and cheap to use, but it's no fun being tied to your PC. The Cordless DUALphone for Skype lets you yak away via Skype or "normal" phone service, roam as free as you want to be, and keep track of the online status of your fellow Skypers.
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Sipura SPA-2100 Analog Telephone Adapter
Sipura does such a good job of making VoIP ATAs that Linksys bought the company. Tim Higgins takes a look at one of Sipura's most recent models and discovers just how configurable a SIP ATA can be.
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Axis 211A Network Camera
There are plenty of network cameras to choose from, so what makes a fixed position, wired camera worth a premium price? Humphrey Cheung takes a look.
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BroadVoice BYOD VoIP Service
If you purchased your own VoIP hardware when you signed up for service, you might be surprised to know that it will be as useful as a brick if you decide to change carriers. BroadVoice's Bring Your Own Device service takes a different approach for those who like to own their own hardware. Tim Higgins takes an in-depth look.
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Two approaches to VoIP - Skype vs. Vonage
Big-time VoIP providers may be trying to put old-line telcos out of business, but Skype may be beating them at their own game. Russell Shaw compared Skype with the current VoIP top dog, Vonage, and his conclusions may surprise you.
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Buffalo Technology LinkTheater
The Buffalo Technology LinkTheater combines a progressive-scan DVD player, and networked multimedia adapter capable of handling streaming music and HD display of photos and movies. Jim Buzbee takes it for a spin and finds a lot, but not everything, to like.
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Music Meets Wireless Mesh Network: The Sonos Digital Music System
The Sonos Digital Music System promises to wirelessly beam music or Internet radio to every room in your house, without breaking the bank in the process. But how well does it work?
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Actiontec 54Mbps Wireless Network Camera
There are many consumer-priced networked cameras on the market today and even 802.11g wireless capability is pretty much a ho-hum feature. Humphrey Cheung took a look at Actiontec's offering, but found most of its differentiation to be in its negatives.
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