Product Description: Netgear's Dual-mode Cordless Phone with Skype is a cordless phone that enables you to make free Internet calls to anyone in the world who also has Skype; or inexpensive calls to any normal phone. Now you can walk around untethered within your home and talk to other Skype users anywhere in the world, without a PC. An intuitive on-screen menu lets you see who is online and available to talk by Skype, similar to what you see on a PC. For pennies a minute, and no monthly fee, you can use SkypeOut minutes to call any landline or other phone. (For calls made through Skype and/or the SkypeOut service. Terms and conditions of the Skype services are subject to change at the sole discretion of Skype Limited). The phone is pre-loaded with Skype and ready to use-just plug it in to a live Internet connection (Requires high speed Internet connection, e.g. cable or DSL). In addition, you can plug the base station into your phone line (PSTN) wall jack to make land line calls?from the same cordless phone. Up to 3 additional phones can be added. Battery Life - Talk time (typical) - 12 hours /Standby time (typical) - 120 hours Ethernet (RJ-45) and PSTN (RJ11) connector on Base Station unit Network Connections/Speed - 10/100 Mbps Phone Dimensions (HxWxD) - 5.57 x 1.81 x 1.02 inches (141.5 x 46 x 26mm) Weight - 4.59 oz (130g) with battery Base Station Dimensions (HxWxD) - 5.39 x 4.98 x 2.76 inches (137 x 126.5 x 70mm) Weight - 8.29 oz (235g) Netgear 1-year warranty
Amazon.com Product Description: Your internet connection can easily become a phone line, allowing you to make free, or very cheap, calls worldwide. The Netgear SPH-200D Cordless Phone with Skype takes all the hassle out of the process. You don't need to install any software, or even turn on your PC. All you have to do is plug the
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The SPH-200D lets you make and receive calls in three different ways. Learn more.
The handset comes with a base station that enables traditional land line calling. A charging cradle is included, too.
An easy, user-friendly interface makes calling a snap.
Cordless Base Station into your internet router and start using Skype's worldwide internet phone service to talk to your friends and relations wherever they may roam. And if that's not enough, the SPH-200D also replaces your land line phone. Just plug the base station into any active phone jack and it becomes a traditional cordless phone as well.
Three Phones in One There are three ways to use the SPH-200D. For no cost at all you can make Skype-to-Skype calls anywhere in the world. Skype software is pre-loaded on the phone, so you can start calling any other Skype users at their computers or at similar Skype phones right out of the box. An intuitive on-screen menu lets you see which Skype friends are online and available to call. Push a button and you're making a free domestic or international call.
Your second option costs only pennies per minute and includes no monthly fees. With SkypeOut you buy phone time in advance, then use the internet to make calls to cell or land line phones all over the world. You can also get a SkypeIn account for a small fee, which gives you an internet phone number, allowing friends to call you from any phone, anywhere, anytime. With the SPH-200D you can do all of this without fooling with software or plugging headsets into your PC. It's all there in the palm of your hand.
And of course the SPH-200D is also a traditional cordless phone. With the latest cordless technology, DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications), the handset delivers incredible range, clear voice quality, and a full menu of digital features. You can even add up to three additional handsets, which allows you to replace all the old-fashioned phones in your home with one that truly belongs in the 21st century.
What's in the Box Cordless phone with Skype, rechargeable battery, cordless base station, power adapters for the charging cradle and base station, setup guide, and warranty card.
For calls made through Skype and/or the SkypeOut service. Terms and conditions of the Skype services are subject to change at any time in the sole discretion of Skype Limited
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Great phone so far
Having 5 of them for 3 months now. They work like a charm. Don't try with land line. But I don't need land line anymore anyway.
As the others review, it doesn't seem to sync the contact list (It did on my first phone). Updated new firmware as soon as I got them. I recommend to change default password on the box as well. Nice phone, great sound. Sometimes, people ask me to low the volume down b/c it is too loud.
Batteries are kind of cheap. But I can get the good batteries at any store for cheap. People are surprised when we don't use regular phone any more. We are using unlimited SkyOut ... Read More
Rating: - You can save $100's
I just got rid of my landline service and using this Skype service should pay for the purchase of the Netgear handset in about 5 months.
Here is what my situation was:
Paying for a "measured service" line through Qwest. This allowed for up to 180 minutes per month for only $9.95, however the caller ID feature added an additional $7.95 and after all taxes were said & done my minimum bill was around $25.99 (Hmm $9.95 plus $7.95... that should be less than $18... Oh wait the taxes!!! (What a rip)
I also had a Virgin Mobile phone, where I have an older service, so was paying $0.25 ... Read More
Rating: - Easy to setup and simple to use
I wanted to buy a Skype phone for a long time. I waited till prices were reasonable.
I have had this phone for over 3 weeks and it was been very good.
Setup: Really easy. I connected an ethernet cable (Internet connection ) the base station and powered it up. I powered up the cradle that charges the cordless phone. I logged into Skype on the cordless phone. Setup a few things such as use Skypeout as the preferred outgoing calling service and i was up. I could see my contacts list and make calls to skype contacts and using skype out. I even used the phone to make skypeout calls to India. ... Read More
Rating: - Very Impressed with Netgear SPH 200D
I have one Huge complaint about this phone...everytime I buy one and travel overseas, I end up giving it away to someone because they fall in love with it. 2 in the last month. I am now purchasing 3 more. One for Mom, Dad and hopefully one for me (If I don't end up giving it away as well).
Simple to use and install!
The only trouble I ever have is that it occasionally doesn't connect to the network. The simple way to fix that is unplugging the power cord from the base station for 10 seconds and then pluging it back in and I am back in business.
Rating: - Great Skype phone! Easy installation.
I have used Skype for a couple of years now. I use the Skype service primarily to keep in touch with my family in Europe. For a while, I tried to get by using Skype with my laptop, but more often than not we would run into problems with echoes or other noise on the line. Since I bought the Netgear SPH-200D, I have not had any problems with voice quality. The speakerphone is great and will pick up voices from across the room when other family members want to chime in.
Like other reviewers have pointed out, administration of contacts is greatly simplified if you stick to doing that on a computer. ... Read More
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