CNET editors pick the products and services we write about. When you buy through our links, we may get a commission. If you use a softphone with a service such as SIPphone or a bring-your-own-hardware service such as BroadVoice some services require that you use their hardware , the PW could be handy. You can also make calls at public hot spots while out and about and not pay for cell service. Though this sounds intriguing, on second look, it might be more trouble than it's worth.
On the road, a cell phone makes a better choice because you don't have to hunt for a Wi-Fi hot spot nor worry about staying within its range. Also, services such as BroadVoice offer optional telephone adapters, into which you can plug your regular cordless phone--a much cheaper solution than using the Zyxel Prestige PW.
Additionally, installing this phone requires a fair amount of tech savvy, as it's complicated to set up and not very well documented by Zyxel. If you love the idea of sticking with just one low-cost VoIP service and don't mind hopping between hot spots to make calls in public, this phone could be a decent choice. Otherwise, you'll find it easier to spring for a cheap basic cellular plan in addition to an inexpensive VoIP service at home.
That makes for a comfortable fit in your hand but a bulky phone in your pocket. Very cool! Is this a WiFi handset, 2. Any reason why they aren't the same? According to ZyXEL, "As telcos worldwide are evolving their networks to offer value added services to their customers, the market need for triple play has gained momentum. Telcos worldwide require a cost-effective, easy to manage solution that provides their customers with a more interactive experience. To attract customers and raise ARPU average revenue per unit , telcos are looking at value-added services such as premium video content, messaging capabilities and bill consolidation.
This system is very easy to understand, just not convenient. Usually when you have a menu system with numbers indicating options, you can just press that number on the keypad and it will jump to that option, not in this case.
The most important option I could think of for a device of this nature would be the Profiles, this is your saved list of network settings for frequently used networks. Also if specifying an IP address manually, or entering a WEP key, the text input system is not conventional, so when changing from CAPS, to Numbers or Symbols you may have to try a few times to figure out just how the heck to do it.
I would rely on the web configurator for anything that requires inputting lengthy names and numbers. If you press or twist the phone you can hear plastic creeks and cracks, however it does feel solid, by no means is it one of those light hollow feeling things you see at the mobile display counter.
Everyone loves blue backlights, and this is just what the PW has. A bright blue backlight keypad and a blue backlight x 64 pixel LCD. On the bottom is the USB port connector, it has a tiny rubber cover which is probably there just for when they ship it to you. Support for G.
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