Millions of people make video phone calls on Skype. But what if you’d like to make a video call…without using your computer?
It’s actually possible with a phone from Asus, called the Videophone Touch.
The Asus Videophone Touch is a standalone phone with a 7 inch touch screen. And with it, you can make video calls via Skype, no computer required. The only thing required with this phone is a broadband Internet connection, wired or wireless. Just plug it in, connect to the Internet and you’re ready to make video calls.
The video is displayed on the screen at 640×480 resolution and gives you about the same quality you experience with a computer-based Skype video call.
How much? The Asus Videophone Touch runs around $250. Not cheap, but if you don’t want to be chained to your laptop or desktop computer, it’s at least palatable.
The big drawback? Battery life. The battery only lasts around 20 minutes (yes I said 20 minutes) and takes 2 hours to charge. So using it with the included AC adapter is practically a must.
The Asus Videophone Touch is available from all the usual places online, including Amazon, where you can learn more about it by clicking here.