The 3 Skypephone S2 is a UMTS, GSM and VoIP mobile phone. The phone is the successor to 3 Skypephone and the second phone from the 3 Skypephone Series.
The 3 Skypephone S2 runs on the iSkoot for Skype platform to provide its Skype service. iSkoot's shutdown of this service on 20 January 2011 caused this phone to show a non-functioning "click to upgrade" link, although some other phones were not affected. No warning was given by Three for this shutdown, and visiting the Three website shows they removed the Skypephone from their product offerings. This violates Three's own terms and conditions and the "Free Skype forever" promise leaving customers very angry and unable to use the arguably main functionality of this phone.
HandsetBattery 1150 mAh. (AH-02)Battery cover.Personal stereo hands free kit (via mini-USB connector).USB cable.Mains charger (USB connector).CD–ROM for PC connection.3 user guide.Quick start guide for Skype.Additional guidesThe specifications released are as follow:
Dimensions: 102.7 x 45 x 14mmWeight: 95gDisplay: 2.2in QVGABattery: 1150mAhCPU: ARM variant as runs BREW operating system (see ARM architecture)Memory: 50Mb onboardExternal memory: Micro SD up to 4GbCamera: 3.2Mpx cameraHSDPA support: Up to 2.6Mbit/sAdditional features:HSDPA modem dongleFacebook applicationMany native Brew applications.RSS readerStereo handsfree and USB cable includedThe battery life is as follows:
Standby 320 hoursTalk Time 270 minutesVideo Talk Time 170 minutesBluetooth stack with OBEX file transfer and A2DP supportStreaming video (can receive TV channels, watch movies or YouTube over the 3G network)Streaming audioFree Skype-to-skype callsE-mailT9 dictionary3.2Mpx cameraVideo recordingAudio recordingMP3 player (can also play WMA and AAC files)Memory: 50Mb onboardExternal memory: Micro SD up to 4GbPC Suite synchronization (With Vista support)HSDPA support: Up to 2.6Mbit/sHSDPA modem donglePodcasting with Mobilcast (unofficially supported)Supports Java ME applications such as Opera Mini and many Java ME games.Facebook always on application, change your status and easily access your profile, friends, inbox, pokes and more.Charging via standard mini USB cable. (Though its own charging unit (wall plug) and USB to mini USB cable are included, any standard mini USB cable can be used to charge the skypephone in various locations or when traveling.)Brew gamesOnly Western Eu Latin Alphabets are supported, Cyrillic as used in Russian/Bulgarian and probably many other languages is not supported with all skype, web browser and text messages (SMS).The 3 Skypephone S2x is an upgrade of the 3 Skypephone S2. It is a slightly different shape and design and has a slightly poorer camera.
