“Imagine a mobile phone you don’t have to pay to use,” that’s how IT Reviews begin their assessment of the 3 Skypephone, stating that the primary temptation associated with the device is free calling - more than understandable.

They are quick to follow this with the details of how the proposition works and that there are indeed charges, as they say “you don’t get anything for nothing.” This address, which brings the reader back to reality is however preceded by the recommendation that if you are looking to speak regularly with people residing in foreign lands, or just seeking to beat the regular operator costs then, the 3 Skypephone is certainly worth considering - “With the Skype capability it becomes something rather different to your run-of-the-mill mobile phone…”

They do counter this positivity by rating the handset and its features (bar Skype) in the mid to low range bracket. A fair description? What do you think? Read the rest of their thoughts here.