Publicerad: 2007-12-20, Författare: Ian , testad av: practicalpc.co.uk
Easy to set up, easy to use
A little pricey, dodgy ringtone
This is the way phone calls should be made - through a regular phone, a choice of internet or landline and without being tied to your computer. This type of phone is in its infancy so you probably pay a slight premium for that but if youve put off ex...
Sammanfattning: We take a look at three of the best VoIP phones that also aim to replace your landline handset. With around four million DSL subscribers in the UK, Voice over IP is ready to become a true consumer service. This month, we look at three dual-mode teleph...
If you use Skype and you dislike being tethered to your PC, the SPH200D is the best wireless network Skype phone weve seen yet. Indeed, the extra convenience is probably enough that youll save the cost of the phone because of the increased number of...
It is very hard to find serious fault with the SPH200. Its well made, decently styled, easy to use, reasonably priced (at between £95 and £110 for the main unit and around £65 each for additional SP150D handset judging by a quick shoofty on Froogle),...
Sammanfattning: Netgears SPH200D and Philips VOIP841 are cordless Skype phones that dont need a PC. Rather than use a wireless connection like SMCs WiFi Phone for Skype, both phones use DECT and connect to a base station thats plugged directly into your router...
Skype addicts, especially those who also like to have a standard phone and dont already have the equipment for a separate Wi-Fi model, are likely to get the most out of this product. However, its worth remembering that youll still need some form of ...
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 ...
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 added
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. ...
Doesnt 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 Final Word The SPH200D is convenient if you are a regular Skype user, and is only hindered by a bland design and a slow user interface.
The SPH200D is convenient if you are a regular Skype user, and is only hindered by a bland design and a slow user interface.
