The Philips VOIP841, which lets you place and receive calls over both Skype-no computer needed-and standard telephone lines, joins two similar phones that have recently come to the market-the Linksys iPhone Dual-Mode Internet Telephony kit for Skype ...

No PC needed. Dual phone. Supports multiple Skype features. Color screen.

Fairly expensive.

An attractive phone system that will fit in with your home decor and lets you make Skype and traditional landline calls without a computer.

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.

The handset portion of this hardware package shares some traits with Apple's recently announced buzz-generating iPhone-both make and receive calls, have color screens, and lay claim to a disputed moniker-but there the similarities cease. The Linksys ...

No PC needed. Dual phone. Supports multiple Skype features. Color screen.

Fairly expensive, plain-Jane design that doesn't entirely mesh with other home networking products.

This great dual-mode, PC-free phone system may lack pizzazz, but it performs quite well, letting you make both traditional analog and Skype calls.

This attractive Skype WiFi Phone from Netgear is okay for the gadget fiend who has plenty of disposable income and doesn't mind a very short battery life and limited connectivity options.

Attractive iPod-like design. Good audio quality. Easy to set up and configure. Works well on personal home or small-office Wi-Fi networks where you have access to the configuration and/or security settings. Clear, bright color screen. Intuitive Skype ...

Expensive. Poor battery life. Network must be completely open and not require browser authentication to work with a public Wi-Fi network (a rarity). Difficult to enter passwords and WEP keys using phone keypad. Lacks USB-to-PC connectivity.

This attractive Skype WiFi Phone from Netgear is a nifty toy for the gadget fiend who has plenty of disposable income and doesn't mind a very short battery life and limited connectivity options. Everyone else should hold off until the next release.

Easy to use. Doesn't interfere with wireless networks. Good range. Displays entire Skype contact list, including online status, on handset.

Cordless handset can't pick up a call previously answered or that originated on the computer using the Skype client. Limited to Skype.

If you've been waiting for a wireless Skype-enabled phone, the CIT200 is it.