With all the new technologies popping up everywhere within the mobile work, it is not surprising that Panasonic’s newest design, the KX-WP800 has Skype capabilities. Skype is downloadable software that allows users to make calls to anyone in the world via the internet. This service is provided free to cell phones users and also supports other methods of data communication such as text messaging, file transfers, and video conferencing. Although the KX-WP800’s availability in the in the Western Hemisphere is unknown, it will be released in Japan at the end of the month. Hopefully, upon its release, we will be hearing good things from its users.

The KX-WP800 features 55 hours of standby time as well as 4.5 hours of talk time, so you never have to worry about losing power in the middle of a conversation. This new Panasonic handset also features connectivity to the FON network for all those free call via Wi-Fi. This handset comes bundled with an 802.1 1b’g router so users can even create a FON hotspot in your own hone! Of course there are hundreds of thousands of hotspots already established for access by users in many areas of the country. The best part is that you do not have to search for the network in order to connect, as you would with a laptop or other PC, this handset connects automatically to the nearest accessible hotspot network.

Although we already know the price of this new Panasonic handset for those in Japan that will be able to purchase this phone first (paying ¥29,800, or around £145), we will have to wait and see if that high dollar sticks once users begin reviewing it.