... The Binatone S1545 is it!
Combined with Skype, all the time our PC is on and connected to the net (which is most of the time) we have a dedicated phone line for the business. What's more - we can forward calls to another number, make outgoing calls, forward calls to voicemail and much ... Read review
Advantages: Cheap, reliable, versatile, range, looks Disadvantages: Sound quality OK but could be better
...we needed a solution. The Binatone S1545 is it!
Combined with Skype, all the time our PC is on and connected to the net (which is most of the time) we have a dedicated phone line for the business. What's more - we can forward calls to another number, make outgoing calls, forward calls to voicemail and much more, all instantly.
Being a dual-use phone, the S1545 can also be used as a DECT digital handset. In other words, ... ...use it as a 'normal' phone, and plug it into your computer to use as a Skype phone simultaneously. Switching between modes is a breeze, and you can even be on a Skype call AND a landline call at the same time! Brilliant!
Build quality is good, sound quality is average but could be better (Binatone's age-old achilles heel), it looks smart and modern, ringer options are OK and battery life is excellent.
Having recently started a new photography business, we've been looking into various ways of communicating with customers.
Having a very small start-up budget, we are always looking to reduce costs. By subscribing to Skype for around £2.50/month we receive unlimited UK calls to landlines and our own phone number with a local prefix of our choice - bargain!
A much cheaper (and more flexible) option than having a 'second line' installed for business use. However, microphones and earphones are no way to talk to customers when you're rumaging through photographs! So we needed a solution. The Binatone S1545 is it!
Combined with Skype, all the time our PC is on and connected to the net (which is most of the time) we have a dedicated phone line for the business. What's more - we can forward calls to another number, make outgoing calls, forward calls to voicemail and much more, all instantly.
Being a dual-use phone, the S1545 can also be used as a DECT digital handset. In other words, you can plug it in to your 'landline' socket and use it as a 'normal' phone, and plug it into your computer to use as a Skype phone simultaneously. Switching between modes is a breeze, and you can even be on a Skype call AND a landline call at the same time! Brilliant!
Build quality is good, sound quality is average but could be better (Binatone's age-old achilles heel), it looks smart and modern, ringer options are OK and battery life is excellent.
For the price, you be hard-pressed to beat this product, and I'll be surprised if you don't like it.
