Ipevo

Some recent Skype stories:

• Gadling reviews a trio of IPEVO phones: the ST-4RT.1 Universal VOIP handset, FR-33.1 USB Skype handset, and TR-10 Portable conference phone
• 3's INQ Mini 3G recently launched, with integrated Skype, Twitter and Facebook. Engadget Mobile has a full review
• The Asus AiGuru SV1T Skype videophone with touch screen has launched -- look for a review of the device on this blog soon.
• Senior citizens are keeping in touch with friends and family over Skype
• A tip on using Skype as a pet monitor while you're away from home
• A consultant in Australia uses Skype to work smarter and from anywhere
• Christopher Libertelli, senior director of government relations for Skype, talks about network neutralty and the Federal Communications Commission in the US with the Washington Post
• Time's Cheapskate Blog discusses how to save money on your mobile bill with Skype. The Irish Times also offers similar money-saving tips, and the Telegraph offers tips on saving money when calling home from abroad
• The New York TImes's Gadgetwise blog tackles etiquette while multitasking during Skype conversations
• Chicago blogger Billy Dec speaks to CNN over Skype from Russia

Skype in the news:

• Skype for iPhone has been quite well received.
• IPEVO news: WiFi Phone for Skype gets reviewed and Desktop Phone is released.
• Skype CTO Dan Berg gave a talk in Wisconsin about Skype and where it's going.
• Journalists recommend and overcome their fear of using Skype.
• Familes continue to use Skype in interesting ways -- people are connecting with grandparents and kids and family members abroad, watching their child's birth and participating in weddings when they can't be there.
• Sienna Miller and her sister use Skype to work on their clothing line when they're apart.

A veritable smorgasbord (or smörgåsbord even) of Skype Gear-related news and reviews this Friday.

Some recent hardware reviews:

- IPEVO Trio
- SMC WiFi Phone for Skype WSKP100
- Skype on PSP

And in the news

- How to Video
- Video Visits
- Online Etiquette

Get the full rundown after the jump...

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We talked about the IPEVO Solo, another great desktop internet phone for Skype, last June when it came out. At CES this year, IPEVO announced a new wireless adapter for the Solo, so if your router or ethernet port isn't near your desk, you can now use your wireless network to make Skype calls on the phone. The company was also running a neat promotion--visitors who stopped by the IPEVO booth could use a Solo to call anyone in the world they wanted--Skype users as well as people with landlines and mobile phones (via SkypeOut). Very cool. You can learn more about the Solo on IPEVO's website here--the new wireless adapter for the phone will be available soon.

UPDATE: Nafcom from Nafcom's Crap Blog! has helpfully figured out that this IPEVO wireless adapter is actually already available in Taiwan and the USA, and won't be available elsewhere. It's also worth noting that while the phone is Skype Certified, the wireless adapter isn't.

While the majority of recent Skype news has been about a more serious topic, there have been several stories related to Skype Gear in school, work, home and software contexts over the past few days that are worth sharing.

1. Skype at School: Language Learning
2. Skype at Work: Business Traveller
3. Skype at Home: Video Roundup
4. Skype with Software: Mashable Enhancement Roundup

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The Ipevo Solo desktop Skype phone first surfaced at CES back in January this year, so it's great to hear last week's announcement that the phone is now available in Taiwan. Taiwan is a massive market for Skype already, and phones like this not only outline Skype's commitment to the area, but also give a pretty good indication of Skype's intentions towards business users (although this would make a funky home phone too!).

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Have you seen how many different phones there are to make Skype calls now?! This year has seen an explosion in different new models, so I thought it was time for a quick Skypegear overview on the different phones you can use to make calls via Skype.

Cost-wise Skype phones run from around £10 right up to hundreds of pounds, so it's important when you're choosing a phone that you pick one based not just on your budget, but more importantly on your needs. I've divided them up into four categories:

• Phones that you need to have your PC on to use
• Phones that can be used without a PC
• Speakerphones
• Headsets.

Of course there are other ways to make calls such as by plugging in a phone adaptor to your regular phone, or by using the in-built mic in your webcam, but these really are 4 main ways of improving your Skype audio calls with hardware.

There's also a great interactive guide to choosing a phone in the Skype store, but read on for more info...

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The Ipevo Xing is Ipevo's large form factor speakerphone, aimed squarely at the small business user. It certainly has the X-factor in terms of visual appeal, but how does it measure up in use?

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A good showing from Taiwanese manufacturer Ipevo at CES; check out Skypegear's initial comments for more...

First up - Skype's own answer to Finnish Eurovision sensation Lordi...Skype's Ipevo product guru and resident Finn Rasmus...

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Taiwanese manufacturer Ipevo just don't muck about: rather than sticking with the one Skype announcement at CES this year, they've gone for three.

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