Why is the DUALphone 3088 for Skype better than a Wi-Fi phone for Skype?
Because it is more reliable (DECT), has no interference problems with other wireless devices (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth), has a much longer talk time (more than 10 hours), standby time (more than 140 hours) and range (up to 300 meters). In practice the DUALphone 3088 has a superior voice quality with increased distance between the handset and the base station/router. This is due to less packet loss and interference compared to a Wi-Fi phone. Furthermore, with the DUALphone 3088 you get a 2-in-1 telephone for both Skype and ordinary landline calls. From: Though I appreciate the Netgear Skype WiFi Phone SPH101 as a novelty device, until its battery life improves and some workaround to the Web authentication issue can be found, I have a hard time recommending it to anyone beyond the gadget junkie who really wants an attractive, solidly built Wi-Fi phone to show off. For now, most folks who want to use Skype on their home or small-office networks would be better served going with a much less expens
