| The Three Skypephone is a 3G mobile phone from | | | | uses GSM voice network for handling Skype calls, |
| Amoi. This brand handset is mostly sold in Australia, | | | | that permits it to use Skype even when the user is |
| Austria, Denmark, Italy, Ireland, Sweden and the UK. | | | | out of range of the 3G network. This model handset |
| Hong Kong and Macau will join soon. Three offers | | | | also has the advantage of handling calls and through |
| 4000 free Skype outbound voice minutes that expire | | | | this way, it assures that it does not require data or |
| after 30 days, unless the user purchases another | | | | WiFi connections that consumes more energy. |
| top-up or is on a pay monthly plan. Inbound calls are | | | | The Skypephone from Three uses a USB connector |
| not generally counted in this quota. The phone, | | | | for recharging and Phone-to-PC communication |
| according to My3's website, is identified as the 'Amoi | | | | allowing it to recharge itself when plugged into the |
| 8512', and while the phone packaging calls it the | | | | computer. It is also possible to make a Phone-to-PC |
| 'WP-S1'. Somehow, the phone is currently being | | | | communication over Bluetooth. The model comes |
| marketed under the name 3 Skypephone and is | | | | with a weight of 86 g and measurement of 100 x 44 |
| currently available in 3's own stores and in retail, | | | | x 13.6 mm that makes it comfortable to hold in hand. |
| depending on country. | | | | The model comes with a battery with a standby |
| Windows Live Messenger was initially supported by | | | | time of 320 hours and talktime of 270 minutes. The |
| the phone in select countries. But in the late | | | | handset comes with a screen size of 2 inches, at a |
| November 2007, it was released as a Java application | | | | resolution of 176 x 220 pixels and carries a 2 |
| in the UK, and is now available through the Launcher | | | | megapixel digital cameras that assures the user of |
| softkey on the phone. Usage of the Messenger is | | | | perfect photography. |
| free on 3's UK and Ireland networks. This phone | | | | Raina Kelsey is an expert author, and writes about |
| supports UMTS/W-CDMA 2100MHz, GSM and GPRS | | | | latest gadgets. |
| (900/1800 MHz). The Three Skypephone generally | | | | |