"Larry" <noone@home.com> wrote in message
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> Is anyone running iSkoot's J2ME JAVA app to connect Motorola phones
> directly to Skype?
> http://www.iskoot.com/index.php

Define "directly..." iSkoot is a dial-around service just like Mobivox- the
only real difference is iSkoot uses their app to load and update your Skype
contacts, rather than verbally like Mobivox's voice-recognition system.

From their FAQ at http://www.iskoot.com/forum/index.php/topic,45.0.html...

"Do iSkoot calls count towards my mobile minutes usage?

Standard air time rates for your mobile phone calls will apply."


An advantage of iSkoot over Mobi, I suppose, it that you can make
international calls out of your Skype balance, rather that have to maintain
a separate Mobivox balance for int'l calls.

It's NOT, however, making VoIP calls via your phone's EVDO connection-
you'll still need the N800 for that! ;-)

> I've been using server-based Mobivox since I was a beta tester for it, but
> iSkoot would let me use Skype DIRECTLY from my MotoROKR Z6m over Alltel's
> data link I'm already paying for, even if I wasn't carrying my N800
> internet tablet.

But so does Mobivox, doesn't it? It connects you to your Skype buddies via
a cellular call, just like iSkoot.

> Looks very interesting, indeed.

More o' the same as far as I can figure. (4phun can also brag the iPhone
had this before you did!) ;-)

iSkoot was one of the early almost-but-not-quite-VoIP services for the
iPhone, except the iPhone version was web page based (of course!) rather
than managed from the downloaded app.

The iSkoot software basically just monitors your contacts and Skype balance,
and "automates" outgoing calls by autodialing thier access number and
patching it through your Skype account just like Mobivox does. The iSkoot
folks also divert incoming Skype calls to your mobile number.


> Any info greatly appreciated.....
>
> This looks like the Skype phone replacement I've been looking for....

Maybe during your free nights and weekends. You'll still need a WinMo or
Symbian phone for a true WiFi/3G Skype/cellphone combo at this time,
however.

Sorry to rain on the parade...