Video Phones

[blaster167]

There is currently an excellent video phone on the market (based on reviews) called the Vialta Beamer Phone which allows people anywhere in the world to see each other over a standard phone at no additional cost. It comes with two stations and is expandable.

I was wondering if the phone jacks on SABA are compatible with US phone jacks or if there is a converter available if they are not. I like the video phone idea because it does not require the use of a computer.

[charlottenian]

sounds cool, I have wondered about the compatibility as well

[charlottenian]

here is what I got from their website:

Will Beamer Videophone work for international calls, and does the distance affect the quality of the call?
Beamer will work for any international phone call as long as both parties have an analog telephone line. Analog lines are standard for phone service in the U.S. and most foreign countries, but there may be a few exceptions. To determine if analog phone service is available in a particular country, we suggest that you have the party you wish to call check with their local phone service provider to verify the type of line available.

The quality of the international call, as with any Beamer call, depends on the quality of the phone line and service provided by the calling party's long distance carrier. The quality of the video should be comparable to that of audio, and distance should not affect the quality of the call.

What kind of power supply does Beamer Videophone work with?
Beamer has a universal switching power supply, which means it adapts to any power system from 100-240 volts and at either 50-60Hz.

Will I need a plug adapter to use Beamer Videophone overseas?
Yes, you will most likely need a power plug and phone jack adapter in order to use Beamer overseas. These types of adapters are available at electronics stores such as Radio Shack in the U.S.

[ResearchingGuy]

I'd like to know more about this. As for jacks, phones etc. on Saba. They appear to be exactly the same as in the US. In fact I brought down my answering machine, plugged it in and used it right away. NO problems.

Best of Luck!