the constant skeptic

update: according to Mashable.com,

The head of Google in Spain and Portugal has confirmed that Google is working on a mobile phone. “Some of the time the engineers are dedicated to developing a mobile phone,” Isabel Aguilera is quoted as saying on the Spanish-news Web site Noticias.com

From the looks of it, Google will be releasing details of its Gphone very soon… I just hope that SKYPE will we able to be utilized on it in some shape or form…

NEW YORK - Google will unveil its mobile strategy today, including a phone operating system and a broad alliance with multiple wireless service providers and handset vendors, people familiar with the matter said.

Google to show off mobile plans - 05 Nov 2007 - Telecommunications news - NZ Herald

I confess, I use SKYPE, I even have paid for a years worth of service… how can you beat 30 USD per year for unlimited calling around the world to anyone?

The only problem I find with SKYPE right now is the usability with my built in hi-def microphone on my VAIO. I need to purchase a headset or maybe the new WIFI phones that many companies are offering now that I can use as a home phone over my WIFI network. (great review of a SKYPE phone via TFTS)

I believe Google is going down the right path by unveiling their phone on multiple carriers and networks at once, I just wonder what the price will be. Once someone finds out please send me a twit. (constantskeptic on twitter)
Video Review of one of the phones:

Does anyone have any poignant predictions about the Gphone?

Tags: skype, voip, cellular phones, home phones, gphone, google, partnership