Skype & mobile network Three have come together to launch the Skyephone S1. The Skypephone S1 is a pre paid mobile phone that allows you to make free Skype calls over the internet using the handset anywhere rather than at home on your PC or laptop.
Skype is loaded very easily on the phone with a dedicated Skype button placed right in the middle of the keypad, from the Skype interface you can start a voice call or send a selected contact an instant message. 3G connectivity allows the Skyphone S1 to have crystal clear sound quality as well as enabling on the move web browsing via the Google compatible web browser. The Skypephone S1 also allows for free instant messaging using the Skype service or Windows Live chat.
The Skypephone doesn’t neglect the other needs of a mobile user and comes with a 2 Megapixel camera which is enabled for video recording, it has an organiser so you can manage your contacts, calendar, meetings etc, you can use the Skypephone as an MP3 player with the supplied 256MB microSD card to store your music on the S1 and you can SMS, MMS, play games and make regular phone calls. The 2” screen makes everything from using the Skype features, selecting songs, web browsing, instant messaging, taking and viewing photos and streaming video a very pleasant experience.
The Skypephone S1 is a well designed handset packed with technology and easy to use features, the fact it is made for Skype enables free calls in this country and abroad which makes it the perfect choice in these economic times for anyone who needs to reduce their bills or contact friends and family who are overseas.
Skypephone S1 Key Features- Display:2 Inch QCIF 262k Colour Screen (176 x 220 Pixels)
- 2 Megapixel Camera with video recording
- Stream Video, TV & Movies to the S1 over 3G
- Video Calling
- Picture Wallpaper & Screensaver
- Messaging: SMS, MMS, Instant Messaging
- Music Player with MP3 support
- Supports both Polyphonic & MP3 Ringtones
- Organiser features: Phone Book, Calendar, Clock, Call Logs, Skype Calls, Google Compatible
- Connectivity: 3G, Bluetooth, USB
- Tri Band Technology (GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)
- Battery Life: 270 minutes talk time / 320 hours standby
- Weight: 86 g
- Skypephone S1 Handset
- Lithium-ion battery 3.7V, 1150 mAh.
- Personal stereo hands free kit
- USB cable.
- Mains charger (USB connector).
- Skypephone Software CD–ROM for PC connection.
- Memory: 16MB Internal / 256MB card supplied with up to 1GB microSD card support
- 3 user guide.
- Quick start guide for Skype.
