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Netgear SPH200W WiFi Phone with Skype | 
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| Brand: Netgear
Category: CE
List Price: $169.99
Buy New: $149.99
You Save: $20.00 (12%)
New (3) from $149.99
Rating:  12 reviews
Color: Whilte
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 9 x 2.6 x 10.2
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: SPH200W
Model: SPH200W
UPC: 606449053029
EAN: 0606449053029
ASIN: B001492T5U
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Makes and receives Skype phone calls wherever you have WiFi access1 | | • | 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 |
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Product Description
PRODUCT FEATURES:Makes and receives Skype phone calls wherever you have Wi-Fi accessWorks with most leading Wi-Fi hotspot providers including T-Mobile USACalls any phone worldwide at low SkypeOut rates and mo monthly feesWorks with security protected home WiFi networksIncludes charging cradleIntuitive menu allows you to see who's onlineManage up to 500 contactsAccess other Skype services such as SkypeOut, SkypeIn and VoicemailBuilt-in speakerphone for hands-free talkSave network profiles for easy and fast accessSupports WEP, WPA and WPA2 Wi-Fi security
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
 Very dissapointed, NOT recommended item! June 25, 2008
I got this phone 8 weeks ago and was very excited at the beginning. However after a very short time the phone became very slow. I have to wait about 10 sec. for the function to be processed after I press the button. I finally lost my patience and the phone went to the garbage!!! I strongly don't recommend this item to anyone who is normal, unless you are very curious and would like to see it on your own!
 Great phone, and here's some info for you June 16, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This review concerns only the SPH200W; I don't know anything about the earlier SPH101.
I was hesitant to buy this product based on reviews, but I went ahead and got it, expecting to have to do some troubleshooting.
The product has been completely satisfactory to me. The phone is adequately sturdy, battery life is quite long long (I power the phone down when I'm on the move to keep it from searching for networks, and I get 3-5 workdays of standby out of one charge), and call quality is fine. Incoming call clarity is superb; outgoing clarity isn't always great because of the mic placement and quality on this phone. Setting up the phone is easy and intuitive. The phone connects quickly and reliably to networks, and options for preferred networks, entering passphrases, etc., are many and easy. Making calls is very easy. As is clearly indicated on this product's box, there's no onboard web browser, so you can't authenticate on a network using a browser. If you just have to register hardware on a network you use (like I do at work), that's easy - use your computer to register, or just tell your IT person the MAC address of your phone, which is under the battery.
You can charge the phone using the included cradle which receives a male USB mini-A plug, or you can plug a USB mini-A cable directly into the phone. Netgear supplies you with an AC adapter which plugs into the wall and terminates with mini-A, so you can charge this phone like you would any mobile phone. There's also an A- to mini-A USB cable in the box, so you can charge from your computer if you need to. Both methods work with either the cradle or without it. Very versatile charging options.
Here's what I think will be useful to potential buyers -
Netgear's support is mediocre at best, and I couldn't get any info. from them about compatible headsets or batteries. Don't buy this phone expecting excellent support from the manufacturer. I did some legwork, and much research later, I have answers:
"Standard" headsets don't work with the SPH200W. You need a 4-pole plug, to start, and then not all headsets of this description will work. Nokia headsets have worked for me - I bought an HS-47 for peanuts, and it works great. This significantly improved outgoing call quality.
Batteries. No help from Netgear on this one, I'm sad to say. The battery for the SPH200W is lithium, 3.7V, and has 900mAh capacity. If you search for batteries which are interchangeable with Nokia BL-5C, you'll find one which will work. The Netgear battery is the shape of the BL-5C, and many BL-5C replacements are 3.7V (vs. 3.6) and some are higher capacity than the stock one (Lenmar makes one which is readily available and works very well with this phone). If you absolutely must have tons of battery life out of this appliance, get an extra battery and you'll be good to go for a long long time.
Other complaints of others:
1) "the speakerphone isn't hi-fi." It's true. Have you heard high-quality sound from a mobile phone's speaker? I never have. This works just fine; I can understand what callers are saying when I use the speaker. I don't listen to lossless audio playback on my phone.
2) "outgoing call quality is poor." Not quite true, though this is the SPH200W's weak point. It's often just as clear as a digital/cell connection, but sometimes it's obscured enough to be annoying. If you want to upgrade, spend a few bucks and get a good headset. If this still doesn't satisfy you, wait for the next generation of wi-fi phone technology.
3) "battery life is terrible." Not true. If "less than 9 days of standby" is "terrible," then I guess I can see what folks are saying here. You get plenty of talk/standby time out of this battery, and it's very easy to keep it charged up with all the options you have. Extra batteries are also easy to come by.
I'm glad Netgear is producing VoIP equipment. This is a good piece, and I recommend it to anyone who is weaning him/herself from a 2-year wireless contract.
Netgear SPH200W Skype wifi phone June 13, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Great product. It's limitation is the availability of free wifi access but that is not something any product can overcome. I was able to enter in the WEP Passcode at some cafes and that is a big plus.
Due to it's size, I would recommend bringing a mini headphone/mic set. That fixed the problem I had.
Works as advertised for me. May 29, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought this Skype phone because it works specifically with T-Mobile's HotSpots. I've logged in at the Red Carpet Clubs at LAX and John Wayne Airport. The sound quality is excellent. At home, I used it nightly with a friend who is moving to Hawaii. His cell plan didn't cover Hawaii and his last visit cost him over $300. This time we talked for hours over Skype. He used his laptop and I used my Netgear phone. There's three heavy hitting wireless users sharing a single Apple Airport Extreme. We have Roadrunner Extreme Cable Modem service. So, we're well equipt at home for using the Netgear Skype phone. I also use the phone using a portable Apple Airport connected to a hotel's inhouse wired Internet access. It works flawlessly.
 Netgear Sph200w May 20, 2008
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
I did not find any use for this product. No help how to use it.
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