Skype is a great programme giving the opportunity for voice over IP. Skype is a reality for anyone who wants to download the free PC based client. Today Netgear create a handset that does not require a PC to be used in the process or making calls.
The phone using WiFi from your wireless router directly without need for any other devices such as USB, laptops, etc. Opening the square Netgear box the SPH101 to give it its model number is surprisingly mobile phone like in its design and size. Instead of re-inventing the wheel Netgear have taken a common mobile design and changed the innards. Measuring 110 x 46 x21mm and weighing 110 grams the Netgear Skype phone is quite an acceptable size for a mobile from any of the UK networks, it is well built and feels sturdy although we are not massive fans of the off white and silver colour scheme.
Priced at a slightly expensive £150 the Netgear Skype Phone SPH101 is the worlds first mass market device to free Skype from the PC and mean you can take calls without a computer at all. However expect to see this price tumble as others like Linksys, and Belkin get in on the cat pre Christmas 2006.
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