By Peter Cohen

Computer peripheral maker Keyspan on Monday announced its new Cordless VoIP phone, compatible with both Macs and PCs. The telephone is designed to work in conjunction with Skype, the Voice over IP (VoIP) chat and messaging service. It costs $79 and ships this month.

The phone allows you to use Skype wirelessly as long as your computer is connected to the Internet and is within range of the phone (Keyspan lists the outdoor range as up to 300 feet, the indoor range up to 100 feet). It connects using a 2.4GHz radio receiver that plugs into the Mac or PC’s USB port. Story continues