I Just Bought A NETGEAR WiFi Phone with Skype! Ask me anything!

[stlsaxman]

But you will have a lot of questions answered in the info below...

Available in North America now... finally! It's super cool! Sounds great, too!

Skype is the shiznit! www.skype.com




More info:

* Make and receive Skype phone calls wherever you have WiFi access
* Lets you talk for free to other Skype users without a PC
* Calls any phone worldwide at low SkypeOut rates and NO MONTHLY FEES
* Connects to any open WiFi network, supports The Cloud and T-Mobile HotSpots
* Built-in speaker phone for hands-free talk
* Intuitive menu allows you to see who’s online
* Manage up to 500 contacts
* Access other Skype services such as SkypeOut, SkypeIn and Voicemail
* Save network profiles for easy and fast access
* Supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 WiFi security


Battery Life

* Talk time (typical): approximately 4 hours
* Standby time (typical): 48 hours with 200 contacts
* Up to 500 contacts supported

Network Connections/Speeds

* Wireless 11g: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54

Security

* Hardware-based Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64/128 bit, WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK

Standards Capability

* 802.11g standard compliant (connects to 802.11b or 802.11g networks)

Physical Specifications

* Dimensions (HxWxD): 105.2 x 43.4 x 19.3 mm (4.14 x 1.71 x .76 in)
* Weight with battery: 0.1 kg (.22 lb)

What’s in the box

* Skype® WiFi Phone Value Edition (SPH200W)
* Rechargeable Battery
* Charging Cradle
* AC Power Adapter (110v-220v)
* Mini USB Cable
* Resource CD
* Setup Guide
* Warranty/Support Information Car

Frequently Asked Questions

* Q: What is a WiFi Phone with Skype?
* A: A wireless mobile phone that allows you to make free Internet calls to anyone who also has Skype, anytime you have a Wi-Fi wireless Internet connection.
* Q: Isn’t Skype designed to just work on PCs and laptops?
* A: Not anymore. Now you can walk around within a Wi-Fi network to which you have access and talk to other Skype users anywhere in the world.
* Q: On a PC, Skype shows when my contacts are online. How does that work on WiFi Phone with Skype?
* A: An intuitive on-screen menu lets you see the status of up to 500 of your contacts. You can see who is available to talk, similar to what you see on a PC.
* Q: Can I use it to talk with non-Skype users?
* A: For pennies a minute and no monthly fee, you can use SkypeOut minutes to call any phone.
* Q: How do I download Skype to the Wi-Fi phone?
* A: It is pre-loaded with Skype and ready to use out of the box with a wireless network.
* Q: Can I use the NETGEAR WiFi Phone with Skype at any Wi-Fi hotspot?
* A: The WiFI phone with Skype works with hot spots that support WISPr (Wirelss Internet Service Provider roaming) compliant client.