Phillips Video Phone - Now This Is Wow!

Well I thought the Apple iPhone was good, but this phone from Phillips puts the WOW back in communication. It is a video phone. On its Web site, Phillips describes the phone as:

More than words

Make live video calls from your home phone.

It has finally come true! This cordless video telephone will make calling a surprising and wonderful experience. Communication as real as it gets, and within the reach of everyone. It is as simple and easy to use as a normal phone.

Crystal Clear video and sound

• Perfectly synchronized sound and image
  Show everything around you
• Sensitive rotating VGA camera
  Video-call on your TV with the TV link
• Easy connection to your TV
  Handsfree function for total convenience
• Build-in loudspeaker
  One phone for all your needs
• Use like a normal telephone for voice calls

Check out the new phone specs here in .pdf format.

Also of note is that this new phone is powered by Linux.

Unfortunately it is not currently available here in the US.

Comments welcome.

PS Thanks to V.T. Eric Layton for posting this at Scot’s Newsletter Forum.

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