Netgear SPH200D Expert Reviews

Netgear's SPH200D dual-mode cordless phone with Skype is the third such phone we've reviewed and, truth be told, they're all very similar. Yes, competing models from Philips and Linksys have different styling--this model happens to come in white--but ...

Internet and landline calls on one cordless handset ; no connection to your PC required for Internet calls ; relatively simple setup ; phone book stores up to 500 Skype contacts ; built-in speaker phone on handset ; up to three additional handsets can ...

Can't answer a landline call while putting a Skype call on hold ; occasional lockups require batteries to be removed to initiate a reset ; iPod-like white design may clash with more traditional home decor

The Netgear SPH200D enables phone calls on Skype and traditional landlines--but it falls a bit short of competing models on design and features.

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The SPH200D supports all Skype features such as voice mail, Skype in and Skype out. Pressing and holding the 1 key on the keypad will take you to the voice mail service and you can also access your normal land line voice mail if your network provides ...

Simply plug the Dual-mode Cordless Phone Station into your Internet router (Ethernet port) to enjoy making Skype calls. In addition, you can plug the base station into your phone line...

This impressive dual-mode PC-free phone system can handle both landline and Skype phone calls with aplomb.

No PC needed. Can make both VoIP and analog calls. Supports multiple Skype features. Color screen. Attractive design.

Expensive. Router required for sharing Internet connection between device and PCs.

The Linksys CIT400's more physically attractive sibling, this impressive dual-mode PC-free phone system lets you make both traditional analog calls and VoIP phone calls, via Skype.

Do not make the mistake of thinking about the SPH200D in terms of being a normal cordless telephone with the addition of Skype functionality as a bonus. You would have to be mad to cough up nearly £100 for such a thing. However, turn the assumption on ...

Makes Skype calls away from the PC, simple setup, good voice quality

Price, huge range of hugely annoying ring tones

At last, a handset for using Skype away from the PC that doesn't feel and sound like a toy!

netgear sph200d review: Ready availability of extra handsets makes the Netgear SPH200D more easily expandable than competing dual-mode cordless phones with Skype.

Internet and landline calls on one cordless handset, No connection to your PC required for Internet calls, Relatively simple setup, Phone book stores up to 500 Skype contacts, Built-in speaker phone on handset, Up to three additional handsets can be ...

Expensive, A little unstable, No live toggling between landline and Skype calls

Ready availability of extra handsets makes the Netgear SPH200D more easily expandable than competing dual-mode cordless phones with Skype.

Doesn't require a PC, telephone book for Skype and landline contacts, decent call quality

Design, controls, slow user interface, no handset locator on charging cradle

The SPH200D is convenient if you are a regular Skype user, and is only hindered by a bland design and a slow user interface.

I can't comment on the claimed talk time standby times as I have only used the phone for about an hour at a time and tend to put in back in its charging cradle when not being used as I have nasty habit of putting phones down and then not being able to ...

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