Are you a die hard Star Wars fan, then you can’t miss this. Now you can make calls to a galaxy far, far away (or your mom) with this official Star Wars Darth Vader Phone. And may the phone be with you!

You’d think Darth Vader would be far too busy plotting to take over the galaxy to answer the phone. Yet that’s what he’s going to do for you – well, almost. In fact, Darth actually is the phone. Designed in the shape of his infamous helmet, the Darth Vader Phone doesn’t do anything as predictable as ringing when you get a call. Instead you’re treated to a sinister rendition of the Imperial March as Darth turns his head majestically.

If you’re so entertained by the Dark Lord that you can’t bear to answer the call, don’t fret. With Darth’s demo mode, you can enjoy his unique incoming call signal any time you like. But that’s not all. The helmet unit also features three sound effect buttons, producing realistic recreations of the saber swing, the Imperial March and of course, Darth’s famous heavy breathing. Let’s hope that’s the only heavy breathing you get on the phone…

The Darth Vader Phone also features a standard ringer mode, ideal in case you have elderly relatives with weak hearts/bladders visiting. Other features include electronic push buttons with tone dialing and a last number redial function. This is a phone you just have to have if you’re a Star Wars superfan.

The price of the Darth Vader Phone is about $45.

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The Belkin Wi-Fi Phone for Skype (F1PP000GN-SK) doesn’t require a PC and will work anywhere in the world where you have secured or open access to a WiFi network. Any home, office, cafe, or municipal wireless access point that does not require browser-based authentication will do.

The phone is pre-loaded with Skype software and featuring the same Skype interface, the Belkin Wi-Fi Phone is ready to use with any wireless network. To make a call, simply use the intuitive on-screen color menu to locate your contact and view their online availability-exactly like you use Skype today.

Features
- Skype Certified to work just like your existing Skype account
- Connect to any secured or open access WiFi network that does not require browser-based authentication
- Exceptional Voice Quality
- WEP, WPA and WPA2 with PSK support

The price of the Belkin Wi-Fi Phone for Skype is $189.99.

- More information about Belkin Wi-Fi Phone for Skype (F1PP000GN-SK)
- You can pre-order the Belkin Wi-Fi Phone for Skype here (shipping in August)

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The Edge-Core Wi-Fi Phone with Skype software preloaded, WM4201 is the perfect IP communication solution for users that are looking for a mobile and easy-to-use IP communication device. The WM4201 is designed with all the Skype call features, IEEE802.11b/g wireless interface, and candy bar shaped design to help users to save communication cost and move at the same time. Unlike most other VoIP protocols, Skype also routes calls through other Skype peers on the network, which allows it to traverse Network Address Tranlation (NAT) and Firewalls. This feature makes the user easy to use the WM4201 in different environments without concerning the NAT and other firewall settings.

Hardware features
Display: 1.8???‚?? CSTN LCD, 65K color, Resolution 128 x 160, Backlit LED
Keys: 2 soft keys, Up/down volume control, Send and end/power key, 0~9 *# numeric keys with a~z alphabets, 5-directional navigation key
Physical connectors: Mini USB connector, Earphone jack, Metal Contact for Cradle Charger
Talk/Standby time: 4,5/30 hours

Software Features
Network Features: DHCP client
Signaling Protocol: Skype
Skype Features: Skype to Skype Calls, SkypeIn, SkypeOut, Skype Voicemail, Skype Contact List, Skype Presence, Search Skype Directory, Call Waiting, Conference Call (Guest Only), Call History, User Profiles
Voice Codec Features: ITU G.729AB
Wireless Features: 802.11b/g, Site survey, WMM (802.11e), WEP 64/128-bit, WPA/PSK, WPA2/PSK

The price of the Edge-core WM4201 Wi-Fi Phone is about 250$.

- Get more information about the Edge-core WM4201 Wi-Fi Phone

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Just because we’re so ludicrously smart and ahead of our own evolution by inventing things like Skype calls over the internet, doesn’t mean that we all have to sport microscopic handsets that are impractical and easy to swallow by mistake, or annoying headsets! BoysStuff introduces back to basics with the good old retro style telephone handset that plugs directly into your computer for VoIP calls from the Internet! Just plug the 3.5mm jack into the audio out or Microphone in plug on your laptop or notebook and you’re all set to make a very funky phone call. It might look overly ridiculous plugged into your sleek computer, but that’s what we like about it! Yeh baby!

The price of the Retro Skype Phone is ?’??34.95 (or about $65).

- To order one of those classic retro Skype phones…

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