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Review summary: Looking to hook yourself up on Skype the 'proper' way? Have a look at what Lars has to say about NETGEAR's latest phone.

Verdict: 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 ...

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

Pros: 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 ...

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

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

Review summary: 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...

Review summary: 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 ...

Pros: 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 ...

Cons: 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

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