NETGEAR SPH200W WiFi Phone with Skype

NETGEAR SPH200W WiFi Phone with Skype
by Netgear

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Manufacturer: Netgear
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Model: SPH200W
Color: Whilte
Product features:

Makes and receives Skype phone calls wherever you have WiFi access.
Works with most leading Wi-Fi hotspot providers including T-Mobile USA¹
Lets you talk for free to other Skype users without a PC
Calls any phone worldwide at low SkypeOut rates and NO MONTHLY FEES

Accessories:

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Customer Review: Good Gadget...practical and worth your while if......
Summary: 4 Stars

Good Gadget....practical and worth your while if...
you accept all of its pros such as:

PROS:

it is a skype wifi phone which you can use anywhere there is WIFI (that doesn't need browser authentication) as advertised.

it is a well-designed phone in terms of looks and usability. size is very mobilephone like very handy and portable that is how i like it. how it is used and the power source is very easy to find/locate(almost acts like a Nokia phone, even the battery is compatible with Nokia BL-5C and BL-5CA which i actually charged using the Netgear wifi phone, used it and now charging it a second time while Original Netgear SPH200W battery remains untouched).

it has well-layed out menu and it is very intuitive too. i didn't even read the instruction manual nor did i open the bundled CD that came with it. i just got it out of the box, charged it (using Nokia BL-5CA battery) then use it immediately.

it has a good quality look to it. construction and color of body has a sense of class to it. even the screen is well-lit (i am not even using the full brightness setting). the keypad is in color cool blue and very pleasing to my sense of sight.

it's powersource charging and charger is very easy to acquire. you can buy a AC to USB adapter and a Standard Type A USB to Mini B USB connector then you are all set to go to connect from a car cigarette lighter or connect directly from any USB powered connections such as from a computer cpu.

its a versatile pocket communicator and has its own wonderful use/niche.

CONS:

its standby time is severely limited. But if you have extra batteries like me then it is nothing at all. i am always good to go by bring a few more pcs. of battery with me, the charger and the necessary USB cable so that i can always charge anywhere.

it is wifi-based, you have to accept its limitation. you need wifi.

it has no SMS/text (this i know by reading the specs) wish it has but i already accepted the fact that it doesn't. this is just another addition to my wishlist for improvements to this already good device.

it can't search using email address. i haven't read the manual nor did i try it. so i may be wrong about this one. someone correct me please?

it needs a firmware update, the firmware i got is already a year old. wish i knew if Netgear guys are developing new firmware so that its functionality and usability will further improve. i know for a fact that it has a lot of room for improvements such as extending the standby time thru firmware updates.

it needs accesories such as a silicon case so that the body will not be scratch and it will protect it from minor bumps and falls.

it needs a corded headset for privacy communication. Netgear didn't specify which headset will work but i suspect (but i haven't tried it yet) that Nokia headsets will work.

it is very dependent on the signal of wifi base station. the farther it is the more unclear the conversation will be. i still have to try how far away that my conversation will be unintelligible and garbled.;

Generally speaking. overall average i would like to say that i am very satisfied with what i bought. just make sure that you always remember the above pros and cons. it still has a lot room for improvements. hope Netgear guys will come out with a new model soon! it will always help the sales and marketing of this product if new models will come out regularly.

GET IT NOW. it is FREE (because it is SKYPE!) You can always get in touch with your friends in SKYPEWORLD.

AFTER USING IT A WHILE:

this is a great skype but...you are really dependent on the quality of the ISP. you are also dependent on the availability of internet connection (this i know beforehand but....didn't realize the severity of the unavailability of internet connection that didn't need browser authentication) but in HKIA hong kong international airport my brother was not able to effectively use it because there was as i mentioned before an internet connection that doesn't need browser authentication. right now it is park in my drawer at home because i still don't have a use for it. it is a great product. fun to use. but not fun if you don't have a non-browser authenticated internet connection. caveat emptor.

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Description of NETGEAR SPH200W WiFi Phone with Skype

Unlimited Free Wireless Calls to Skype Users, Without a PC. Make and receives Skype phone calls wherever you have Wi-Fi access. Works with most leading Wi-Fi hotspot providers including T-Mobile USA. Lets you talk for free to other Skype users without a PC. Calls any phone worldwide at low SkypeOut rates and NO MONTHLY FEES. Works with security protected home WiFi networks. The SPH200W is compatible with leading hotspot providers that support the WISPr (Wireless Internet Service Provider Roaming) protocol, including T-Mobile USA. A list of WISPr hotspots can be found at www.netgear.com/hotspots. NETGEAR neither operates nor guarantees the continual availability or compatibility of Wi-Fi hotspots. Subscription or usage fees may apply for Wi-Fi hotspot usage. Wi-Fi hot-spots requiring browser-based authentication are not supported. 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. The Skype service is offered and operated solely by Skype, and NETGEAR does not guarantee Skype service availability, quality or pricing. No emergency calling¿emergency calls will need to be made by alternative methods. This phone will not function during a power failure or broadband outage. Use of Skype software, SkypeOut and/or SkypeIn is subject to Skype¿s terms of service and end user license agreement.

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