The Voiis Mini Pocket Messenger is a handy portable phone system that lets you use VoIP applications like Skype to make and answer calls. It can also be used to stream audio from your PC.

Voiis Mini Pocket Messenger has stiff buttons and a tiny screen.

The Voiis Mini Pocket Messenger is an easy way to make and answer VoIP calls, and the ability to stream audio from the PC is a nice bonus.

Standard landline and Internet Skype calls on one cordless handset ; better priced than some competing Skype phones ; no connection to your PC required for Internet calls ; relatively simple setup ; phonebook stores up to 500 Skype contacts ; built-in ...

No additional handsets available ; can't answer a landline call while putting a Skype call on hold

The Linksys iPhone CIT400 is a capable Skype dual-mode phone, but it doesn't include the expansion options offered by competing models.

The VOIP8411B Skype phone allows Internet and landline calls on one cordless handset ; there's no connection to your PC required for Internet calls ; it's relatively simple to set up, has a slick design, and its phone book stores up to 500 Skype ...

The VOIP8411B can't answer a landline call while putting a Skype call on hold (and vice versa), nor can it conference between the two lines

Slick design and mostly solid performance sets the Philips VOIP8411B apart from competing Skype dual-mode phones.

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.

Lets you choose between a pay-as-you-go and an unlimited-minutes plan ; single device combines DSL modem, router, firewall, and VoIP phone adapter ; competitive per-minute long-distance rates ; strong hardware support

Only two plans ; must purchase combo hardware device ; no option (yet) for cable subscribers ; no local-number portability ; limited feature set

Unless you're a DSL subscriber in the market for a new modem and router, there's not enough to Zoom's Global Village service to recommend it above other VoIP services.

Decent rates ; pay-as-you-go accounts available ; account doubles as a phone card

Long voice lag ; launches IE for Web access no matter what your default browser is ; quirky setup ; banner advertising in dialing applet ; pop-up ads

Net2Phone is inexpensive and usable in a pinch, but its banner ads, pop-up windows, and long voice lag should steer you to Dialpad instead.