Save your minutes and money by using IPEVO’s new SOLO Skype Desktop Phone. SOLO is the perfect name for this computer-free Skype phone, which makes adopting Skype (free voice-over-internet phone service) tremendously easier.

You’ll only need to use your computer once to both set up a Skype account and establish a lasting connection between Skype and SOLO to your broadband. Early-adopters report that voice quality is excellent and crisp, Skype’s user-friendly interface displays well on the adjustable 2.4" TFT color LCD. There’s also a built-in speaker-phone and three quick-dial keys.

If there’s a special senior in your life who hasn’t happily adopted his/her ears to small mobile devices and isn’t all that computer-friendly, SOLO will make their calling needs a lot easier (after the initial setup).

Price: $169.99 at Amazon.