Netgear SPH200D - Expert Reviews

Pros: Doesn't require a PC, telephone book for Skype and landline contacts, decent call quality

Cons: Design, controls, slow user interface, no handset locator on charging cradle

Verdict: The SPH200D is convenient if you are a regular Skype user, and is only hindered by a bland design and a slow user interface.

Verdict: We take a look at three of the best VoIP phones that also aim to replace your landline handset.

Review summary: Do not make the mistake of thinking about the SPH200D in terms of being a normal cordless telephone with the addition of Skype functionality as a bonus. You would have to be mad to cough up nearly £100 for such a thing. However, turn the assumption on ...

Pros: Makes Skype calls away from the PC, simple setup, good voice quality

Cons: Price, huge range of hugely annoying ring tones

Verdict: At last, a handset for using Skype away from the PC that doesn't feel and sound like a toy!

Review summary: The manifest destiny of VoIP phones is surely the ability to use one wireless handset to make and receive calls via either the internet or a regular landline with the very minimum of fuss, bother and, more importantly, without a PC poking its nose ...

Review summary: Voice over IP (VoIP) service Skype works very well for making free or cheap calls from your PC, but if you're really into chatting, you're probably going to want a handset to talk into.

Verdict: Skype addicts, especially those who also like to have a standard phone and don't already have the equipment for a separate Wi-Fi model, are likely to get the most out of this product.