Review on 📞 Skype USB Phone Adapter by D-Link by Corey Ford

Third update February 24, 2010 It was fine while it lasted, but Windows 7 prevented this device from being used. After a bit of research, I found out that a similar device, Zoom, has a 64-bit driver, so I figured I had nothing to lose by trying it out. Well it turns out I was wrong. Not only did it not seem to work on Windows 7 (according to DLink tech support), installing the driver also corrupted the firmware on the adapter so that when trying to connect to a computer running XP, the device was not recognized. DLink says I "abused" the device and voided my warranty. So don't try. Now I only use Skype on the PC again. I'm wary of buying Skype equipment for use with Windows 7. --TS_____________________________________Initial testing with Windows XPI just got my DPH-50U installed and it couldn't be easier. I followed the advice from the previous review and downloaded the latest drivers from D-Link. I also downloaded the quick install guide and left the PDF open during the install. The instructions were flawless and every step worked exactly as shown, except for finding drivers. (Note that if you download the drivers and don't use the CD, you'll need to change the option shown in the instructions from "Install automatically" to "Install from specific location," which is the folder where you downloaded the drivers have.) To select the number I must first select 001 as the country code - 1 or 01 does not work. I didn't have to configure anything at all for SkypeOut to work. The hardest part was finding a place to plug the power adapter into the phone. While the adapter doesn't require power, most phones do. I just installed it so haven't had a chance to use it yet, but both SkypeIn and SkypeOut seem to work. (If I could just get a local SkypeIn number now, I could give up my land line altogether.) Update (May 09): I've had the Skype adapter for about a month now and am very happy with it. I'm moving soon and plan to use Skype instead of my landline. Something I discovered today is that I'm not limited to a cordless phone plugged into a Skype adapter. The few handsets that come with the phone also work, so the phones can be scattered around the house. That makes sense, of course, but for some reason it didn't occur to me that I could use additional phones with Skype. Update 2 (July 09): I can't hear Skype's embedded voicemail when D-Link is connected to my computer. However, the D-Link adapter has its own voicemail that's easy to access and use - so I'm using it as my main voicemail now. (The FAQ on the D-Link website describes how to use it.) However, when I'm on the phone and Skype voicemail picks up the call, I have to disable D-Link to hear the message. It hurts a bit, but doesn't happen that often. I remain very happy with this purchase and using Skype as my primary phone service.