YapperNut - another Skype Phone

I've always been very interested in Skype
related products and have been on the
lookout for something simple and friendly
to use - yet cheap. I think I got my answer.

YapperNut is a product developed by two
stanford guys who were going through the
same pain - using Skype without being tied
down to the phone. The best thing I like
about it is that it is cordless - doubles up
as a normal phone - and for dialling Skypeout
numbers - you can just press ##phonenumber#

the number doesn't need to be registered as a
speed dial number under your Skype . That
means literally -no configuration is needed on
the PC. I am thinking of sending one home to
my parents so that they can call me here in
Singapore for 0.017 euro cents!

I've ordered the product - will write a more detailed
review once I've tested and used it

Cheers!

Low cost International SMS

MobiSMS has recently reduced their international SMS rates.
Earlier they were using Clickatell as their gateway which used
to cost - 4.4 euro cents.

Now they are charging only 2.8 euro cents!. I don't know how
they are doing it. I wish I can find such a cheap SMS service
for XShare

Anyway, those who do not know, MobiSMS is an SMS service.
After buying credits, you can send sms from their website or
alternatively download their application to send directly from
your phone ( via GPRS).

When I heard about their new rates - I immediately purchased
100 credits (worth 100 SMS) and have been messaging my
friends in India/Australia using it.
They have revamped their website as well. Site is very clean now.

International SMS in Singapore costs 15 cents, whereas with
MobiSMS it is only 5.6 cents - thats 1/3rd the cost - and its
very relaible. There is no appending of any ads in the sms -
I am not sure how they are making money yet. !