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Brian wrote:[color=blue]
> On 2006-11-24, Martin² <never@give.one> wrote:
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>> Brian:[color=darkred]
>>> Also, isn't the 3088 essentially a Skype ATA?[/color]
>> Since ATA stands for Analogue Telephone Adapter, then the answer is NO.
>> There can't be one, because Skype need more functionality then just plain
>> touch phone.[/color]
>
> What additional functionality is needed that isn't provided by the
> 3088's interface? Isn't it an ATA/DECT combination? How about the C460
> IP? You don't say whether it qualifies as ATA/DECT.
>
> Both the 3088 and C460 IP convert an analogue signal to IP packets. An
> ATA does this. Maybe they are better thought of as cordless IP phones.
> Whatever category they are put in, both operate without a computer being
> on - which is an interesting development in the technology.
>
> Brian.[/color]

Yes I'd say at least the C460IP is better thought of as a cordless IP
phone although you can also register any GAP compatible DECT handset
with it and then use that for SIP calls. So perhaps that qualifies it
as a DECT ATA?

cheers,
Paul.

I would have to agree that the C460 is a type of an ATA as it can make
standard PSTN calls. However it is a hybrid, as it is also like a
standard IP telephone.

I think it is a great phone for home users, as you can make PSTN calls
at the same time as a SIP call! Ideal if you have a standard PSTN line
and also want to save money on calls, or just to have two lines. All
you need is an additional DECT handset!


Ross

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Ross Beer
VoiceHost Support
[url]www.VoiceHost.co.uk[/url]


Paul wrote:
[color=blue]
> Brian wrote:[color=green]
> > On 2006-11-24, Martin² <never@give.one> wrote:
> >[color=darkred]
> >> Brian:
> >>> Also, isn't the 3088 essentially a Skype ATA?
> >> Since ATA stands for Analogue Telephone Adapter, then the answer is NO.
> >> There can't be one, because Skype need more functionality then just plain
> >> touch phone.[/color]
> >
> > What additional functionality is needed that isn't provided by the
> > 3088's interface? Isn't it an ATA/DECT combination? How about the C460
> > IP? You don't say whether it qualifies as ATA/DECT.
> >
> > Both the 3088 and C460 IP convert an analogue signal to IP packets. An
> > ATA does this. Maybe they are better thought of as cordless IP phones.
> > Whatever category they are put in, both operate without a computer being
> > on - which is an interesting development in the technology.
> >
> > Brian.[/color]
>
> Yes I'd say at least the C460IP is better thought of as a cordless IP
> phone although you can also register any GAP compatible DECT handset
> with it and then use that for SIP calls. So perhaps that qualifies it
> as a DECT ATA?
>
> cheers,
> Paul.[/color]