RTX DUALphone 3088 for Skype (no PC

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

I really want to love this phone. I brought it to replace my original dual phone which is aging and losing its display. The unit is small, sleek and basically looks great. HOWEVER the firmware leaves alot to be desired. The original release version R80 does not support DTMF, which meant for conference calls or any tone based menu system this phone is useless.

Now the firmware can be updated and its highly likely that DTMF will arrive one day. However the two releases to date of the firmware have been less than well received. They actually withdrew the 2nd release. I've now updated to the latest release and my calls are all clipped and cannot revert this time. So out with the trusty old dual phone.

Don't get me wrong, this is a great piece of kit and when they sort out all the bugs in the firmware it will be brillant, but be aware of these issues before buying.
Regards David Whittle

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

Well, I loved the idea of Skype, and as I needed to phone Japan on a regular basis, thought that I would sign up. The service is very good, but the only downside is that you need to have your PC switched on all the time if you want to be available 24/7. Not so with this little beauty! Simply plug the base unit into your broadband router, and the other line into your standard telephone socket, and you've got a DECT phone, that has the best of both worlds!

You will appear as logged into Skype, and if anyone calls you, the phone rings like a standard phone. It's as simple as that. If you want to dial someone, you can either make a free skype call if the other person is on-line, or if you want you can store their number as a 'SkypeOut' call.

This is such a simple peace of kit to set up and use. Just remember that Skype rates only really save you money on International calls. If you are going to make a lot of 'SkypeOut' calls locally, or to a mobile, most of the time your fixed telephone line will offer better value. The beauty of this handset, is that you can select which service to route the call over each time you select a contact.

Great peace of kit - would highly recommend.
Regards Mr. David Fensom

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

The product works very well. We were most pleased with it. The buttons are a little tacky, but thats it's only fault.
Regards viv

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Excellent phone, and very easy to use. Good features allowing easy switching between landline and Skype. Updates and downloads are also simple to carry out.
Overall very pleased with phone.
Regards Mr. Terence Snell

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

IMO this is one of the best Skype phones available today. This DUALphone offers an easy-to-use and intuitive Skype user interface that lets even first time users get the hang of it in just a few minutes. It’s also quite easy to install as there is no need for a PC or software installation. Simply plug it in directly to your broadband router or modem, establish a connection and you can make Skype calls immediately. We had no problems with it and were using it almost immediately after taking it out of the box. The overall design of the handset is sleek and modern although some may find the materials a bit disappointing. Nevertheless, the phone does feel solid and durable and are most likely so. We’re satisfied with our choice. :-)
Regards Cora

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Excellent bit of kit making VOIP easy.
Regards Jim

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Does what is says on the box. Unpack it, charge it, use it. First class. When I can afford three more I will buy them. Delivery was good as well!
Regards Mr. Ray Holmes

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

I am very happy with my purchase. Very easy to set up, & very easy to operate. I will be buying other units as Xmas presents
Regards Don

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

This is a great piece of kit, its very easy to setup - just plug in an ethernet cable and your phoneline and you are on your way. It automatically logs into Sykpe for you and you can manage all your contacts from your PC or the Phone.

I use it for SkypeOut and regular telephony but it supports the other services like Voicemail and SkypeIn.

Other things I like are the flashing light when you have missed a call or other skype event.

My only gripe is that I have got very used to illuminated displays on mobile phones and it would be a great feature on this phone too.
Regards royster

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Buying a cordless Skype phone has transformed the way I use Skype because as someone who likes to walk and talk, the headset and mic setup were never my thing. The RTX DUALphone was easy to set up and was up and running in minutes. It has a menu similar to a mobile phone and a backlit screen and obviously works equally well as a DECT phone if plugged into the landline socket. I have been calling rather challenging numbers such as mobiles in the Kuwait and 9 times out of 10 I have no problems, though on a Skype call you cannot (seemingly) enter numbers to connect to an extension. Besides that shortcoming, my only other complaint is that the phone, though sturdy, does not have the most tactile and responsive keypad.
Regards Paul de Zwart

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Bright, clear display, easy to navigate menus. Nice looking phone. Can be used to make regular landline calls as well as Skype. Skype to Skype calls are very good in terms of audio clarity, Skype to landline is much more of a problem. Voices can sound muffled and slightly distorted. The good news is that the lack of clarity on some Skype to landline calls is in no way related to the Dualphone 3088. It's simply an issue with the current Skype-out service which is still in the beta development stage. The dualphone 3088 allows firmware to be upgraded very easily. Overall it's a great phone!
Regards Mrs. Gladys Baker

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

I have no hesitation in recommending this phone.
It is simple to use and easy to setup. The design is very functional and i like the fact it hasn't been over designed from a styling point of view.
Regards Craig

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Very easy to set up - had a small problem getting handset to log onto skype 1st time but restarting my router and the RTX box and has been perfect since.

Just a note that one lead of this unit plugs into your router and one end into a phone socket - not a problem if yours are close together (e.g. an ADSL setup) but I'm on ntl and the phone socket is on the other side of the room. So I needed to get a phone extension lead... pity the unit isn't WiFi...

Gareth
Regards Mr. Gareth Strong

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Very easy set up and to use, unbelievable sound. This is my second skype phone and far the best.
Regards Pierre

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

No need to keep a PC on, just plugs into your router and normal phone. Met my expectations as someone who uses skype a lot. My only gripe is that the keys are a little too stiff to press.
Regards Alexei

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

This phone is excellent, easy to set up and use. Would have got 5 stars if it could sent text via skype. Will easily save the price of the phone on free calls.
Regards Oflaherp

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

This phone is how Skype should be :)

Bought to replace a usb phone that was very iffy when running lots of applications on my PC.

Plugged the phone into my Netgear router and set my Skype details and everything worked. Incoming call quality was a bit choppy but after opening a couple of ports in the firewall call quality is first rate. I've run a software upgrade to the latest firmware which went without a hitch.
Regards Martin

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

I’ve seen my fair share of Skype phones and I can say this RTX Dualphone 3088 offers the best features for its price. Anybody can get connected to Skype in an instant using this phone, and at the same time stay connected to standard telephone lines. If you need a Skype phone that delivers the goods, go grab one of these. And at only £80, this one’s a steal!
Regards David from Suffolk

This phone was not my first choice as originally I had ordered the Phillips version, but this ended up being out of stock and so I was offered this phone as an alternative. As it turns out this phone has delivered on all aspects that I wanted and needed from it... primarily the Skype facility and landline choice plus caller I.D. I have found that when Skype is struggling with a weak signal and the quality of the calls are poor on the laptop, I seem to get a slightly better quality call using the phone handset, which is very welcome as this has been happening a lot over the last month (June 08)! Plus it was significantly cheaper than the Phillips phone!
Regards Susan