| Product Summary | | Manufacturer: Netgear | | Mfg Part#: SPH101-100NAS | | UPC: 00606449047622 | | Buy.com Sku: 202541809 | | Item#: C29R7N | | Buy.com Sales Rank: 79138 | | See more in IP Phones & Software | |
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| | | | Unlimited free wireless calls to Skype users, no PC required NETGEAR’s Skype WiFi Phone is the world’s first wireless Internet phone that can make free calls to other Skype users anywhere in the world, anytime you have WiFi access, without a PC. All of your contacts are shown right on the phone’s color display so you will know exactly who is on-line. You will also be more available for your friends to call, because you no longer have to be on your PC to be connected. You can even make calls to ordinary phones using Skype-Out for just pennies a minute and NO MONTHLY FEES. With the Skype WiFi Phone, NETGEAR makes true mobile wireless Internet telephony a reality.
Now for the first time, a phone that lets you use any WiFi network to which you have access, to talk with anyone else who’s also on Skype, anywhere in the world, for absolutely free
| | Features |  | Call anyone else on Skype, anywhere in the world for free, no PC required | | Make and receive Skype phone calls wherever you have WiFi, wireless Internet access | | Call any phone worldwide for pennies per minute and with NO MONTHLY FEES | | Manage your contact list and displays who’s available to talk | | Can forward your calls to your mobile, landline or to another Skype Name |
| | Tech Specs | | Dimensions: (HxWxD): 4.33 x 1.81 x .83 in | | Weight with battery: 0.25lbs | | Security: Hardware-based Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 40/64-bit & 128-bit, and WPA-PSK | | Standards: 802.11g standard compliant | | Network Connections/Speeds: Wireless 11g: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, | | 48, 54 | | Battery Life: Talk Time up to 3 hours*; Standby Time up to 50 hours** | | Input: USB Client only for charging | | Output: USB Client only for power | | Warranty: NETGEAR 1-year Warranty | | Package Contents: | | Skype WiFi Phone (SKYPE101) | | Battery Pack | | Power charger (110V -220V) | | Resource CD | | Set up Guide | | Warranty/Support Information card |
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| Customer Reviews |  | | Value |  3.5 | | Performance |  3 | | Ease of Use |  4 | | Overall Satisfaction | 3.5 |
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5 of 5 Wow it works Monday, October 08, 2007
A Customer from MPLS, MN
This phone works just like they say. If you are looking for a great deal on phone service Skype is it and this phone is just what you need for wifi. I has some drops once and a while. Was this review helpful?  
5 of 5 free WiFi's "enter user name" box workin Tuesday, September 25, 2007
bMin from Seattle, WA
So, has anyone updated their SPH101 so that a user name can be entered to grant it access in all those retailers with no-charge WiFi hotspots? Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 login Saturday, August 25, 2007
A Customer from san
Hi everyone , i am planning to bye this skype phone... But have a doubt..ie. does it automatically logs into a secured network which is in our college(WLAN), which it is not a web based authentication Was this review helpful?
4 of 5 Cool Skype Phone Tuesday, May 29, 2007
A Customer from Belleville, NJ
Pros: Compact, good firmware, easy to use, cheap
Cons: Had a problem w/ the battery ot charger, warms up quickly, might be damaged, but still works...
Would recommend to anybody, Skype is the best! Was this review helpful?
1 of 5 Not happy Thursday, May 24, 2007
A Customer from Redwood City, CA
Product is fine but could not get the 50$ mail-in rebate because I was given a wrong UPC# on the form. Was this review helpful?
3 of 5 Not ready for prime time Saturday, May 19, 2007
Mike from Passaic, NJ
The idea is great but implementation is somewhat lacking. Wi-Fi reception is a lot worse than my laptop (right now my laptop says signal strength is good, but the phone says there's no signal), sound quality is a lot worse than either regular phone or skype on computer, battery is weak and there are many quirks with set-up, PARTICULARLY until you upgrade firmware to the latest available. Perhaps the second or third generation of the phone will be good. Was this review helpful?
3 of 5 Good technology but needs improvement Wednesday, May 02, 2007
doshinirav from Mobile, Alabama
The phone has the same voice quality as skype on the computers. But there are few things that needs to be noted before purchase of this product... It is not fully developed product in the sense that its software is buggy and turns off the phone automatically some times. The battery dosn't hold a better charge as other cell phones do. It gave me 100min's talk time and it turns off without notification or warning signs that battery is low. The device is extremely easy to use and configure. The battery already had some electric charge and within 4 min's of opeaning the box I was logged into my skype account and already had made phone calls. There are 3 ringtones which can't be changed. The Loud Speaker o.k but, Yes It definately needs a better quality loud speaker. Considering the current price and the things that this phone is shipped with is not value for money. May be waiting for a new realease would a better idea. Was this review helpful?
2 of 5 I don't know Thursday, March 08, 2007
A Customer from Wheeling, West Virginia
This phone is fine on my end of the call but the person on the other end always complains about an echo. If it worked on their end it would be fine. My problem is I don't know how to get rid of it. There is no settings on the phone,like on the computer, where you can set the audio. Not worth the money till I find a way to fix it. GO EERS. Was this review helpful?
2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 Works Really Well Sunday, January 14, 2007
Gary Anderson from Albuquerque NM
This very sleek looking phone works really well and it will save you a fortune on calling friends and family. You will no longer be tethered to your desktop PC to make and receive your Skype calls.
I use it around the house, in coffee shops and restaurants, at airports and around town. You will discover so many FREE open Wi-Fi hotspots that you did not even know about. They are all around where people live and work.
This is cool disruptive technology - the cell phone companies will hate you - but you are going to love it.
I highly recommend you buy one. Was this review helpful?
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 Great new piece of technology Sunday, January 07, 2007
Todd from Singapore
This product was extremely easy to use right out of the box. The battery already had a charge and within 10 minutes I had connected to my wireless network using WEP, created a new Skype account through the phone, added contacts, and made several test calls. It has a very clean interface and a sleek design.
The charger was 110V and I work outside of the US, however, you can buy a separate USB cable (digital camera 4-pin type) and can charge the phone via USB, a feature that I did not see in the documentation unless I just missed it.
The downsides were that the glossy white paint on the case chipped and peeled within a couple of days on the battery cover, and as mentioned before there is no browser for signing into wireless networks such as at airports. Overall though, I think this is a very well-designed product and would recommend it. Was this review helpful?
7 of 7 customers found this review helpful.
4 of 5 Works as advertised Tuesday, November 07, 2006
A Customer from Raleigh NC
Upsides: Voice quality and responsiveness are as good as using Skype on my laptop in the same hotspots. Came up right away and has worked without a hitch so far.
Downsides: Biggest flaw is lack of a browser, which makes it impossible to use with hotspots that require a login. Talk/standby time is considerably less than advertised (but I've never used a phone that came close to its talk/standby specs), however still good enough for an average day of use for me. The charger that came with mine was 110V only. Also no text chat.
A bit pricey for what it is, but the going prices are getting close to a low end cell phone. Was this review helpful?
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