You've heard of Skype, the program that allows you to make free and low-cost international phone calls over the Internet. USB Skype adapters lets you avoid the awkwardness and inconveniences of Skype, such as:

• Sitting in front of your computer in order to use Skype
• Having private conversations broadcast over computer speakers
• Speaking into a computer microphone that may be uncomfortably placed
• Using your mouse and keyboard to dial phone numbers

With a USB Skype adapter, you can use your existing regular (even cordless!) phone to easily make Skype calls! Benefits include:

• Use your existing cordless phone to make Skype calls
• Use the same phone for regular and Internet phone calls
• Your existing phone rings when both regular and Skype calls come in
• Switch between dialing using your regular phone service provider or Skype with simply the press of a button
• Switch in-call between a regular call and a Skype call with just the press of a button (as easy as using call-waiting)
• Take advantage of your existing phone's built-in features (like speed dialing, redial, and mute)

The latest generation of USB Skype adapters has even more benefits. You can now combine the benefits of free and low-cost Skype calls with the wireless freedom of mobile/cell phones! This adaptor:

• Automatically forwards incoming Skype calls to your mobile/cell phone
• Use your mobile/cell phone to connect to Skype via a local telephone number

You’ll not only want to get one for yourself, but also for friends and family. These Skype adaptors are great for folks who want to make inexpensive phone calls but are intimidated or don’t want to be stuck by their computers. This is the perfect gift for grandparents to keep in touch with their loved ones.

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