Compare Prices : Netgear SPH101

Review summary: netgear sph101 wi-fi skype phone review: If you're hopeless Skypeaholic with a home Wi-Fi router, the SPH101 is your dream product. If you're a budget minded VoIP fanatic, maybe not.

Pros: Easy Wi-Fi set-up, No need for a connected PC, Good audio quality

Cons: Much more expensive than a set of headphones, Bland visual design, Battery life could be better

Verdict: If you're hopeless Skypeaholic with a home Wi-fi router, the SPH101 is your dream product. If you're a budget minded VoIP fanatic, maybe not.

Review summary: There are a number of Skype phones that use the same basic design as the Edge-Core (including models from Belkin and Netgear) and the biggest problem with all these phones is simply that they're so expensive.

Pros: Neatly designed handset, lets you make calls without using your Mac

Cons: Expensive, the printed manual could be more thorough

Verdict: The one big drawback is the £125 price tag €" after all, using Skype is supposed to save you money€

Pros: Ease of use and setup, No need for a PC, Stylish design for a VoIP handset, Up to 200 Skype contacts can be stored

Cons: Price, Phone forgets log in details when battery is completely drained, Battery life

Verdict: The SPH101 is clearly for those who want the latest technology and are prepared to pay for it. Although it's convenient for regular Skype users, it's still costly and doesn't offer as many features as it potentially could. If you want to use Skype on ...

Review summary: Just not your Skype

Pros: Free Skype calls via Wi-Fi without the need to turn on your PC

Cons: Can't be used on most public hotspots; Handset's not exactly feature-packed; No instant messaging; Edge-Core is cheaper

Verdict: This is flawed and pricier than its rival. We'd love to see a Skyper from a "proper" phone manufacturer like Nokia, though