Consumer electronics maker SOYO Group Inc. has released the SOYO U201 IP USB phone for Skype users.  The phone lets subscribers use the keypad and LCD to manage Skype software and make calls without checking back to the computer display.

The phone comes with a headset jack, mute button and hands-free speaker. Other functions include personalized ring tone, caller ID, Skypeout balance display and call history.

The U201 also has a 16-bit sound card and a 20KHz bandwidth loudspeaker with adjustable call volume.

The phone carries a suggested retail price of $49.99.