We thought you’d like to see how the Netgear Skype phone compared to the Belkin Skype phone in terms of size. You be the judge. – Jason Chen

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The Power Station Traveller is a little ditty that can charge all of your gadgets through one 12V DC car connection. It is pretty much a power strip of DC connectors. It could be useful if you do a lot of traveling and don’t want to juggle the power adapters. The Power Station Traveller is available for $33. – Travis Hudson

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Speaking of Skype, a Singaporian company named Shiro has announced the SK9151 DECT Skype phone. In case you weren’t familiar with DECT, it’s the Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications frequency, which goes on the 1.8GHz band instead of the 2.4GHz, which interferes with WiFi and Bluetooth.

The Skype phone itself works without being connected to your computer, like the Linksys Skype Phone that we reviewed a while back. The Shiro has a base station which charges the phone and and connects to your computer via USB, which then interfaces with the Skype software on your PC. The phone has a 100 number memory and 20 number caller ID. It’s also hands free, and lets you walk 50 meters away inside your house—300 if there’s no obstructions. – Jason Chen

Shiro SK9151 Skype DECT phone [Mobile Mag]
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Another VoIP-speakerphone here today, this time it’s the Vo300 USB Internet Speakerphone from Kensington. Available for $89.99, it’s got an LCD screen, a dial pad, and USB hookup to your PC in order to connect with your Skype software. Not as useful as a WiFi Skype phone if you’re prone to wandering, but you can view and dial your contacts directly on the speakerphone. And it’s useful for conference or hands-free calling when you’re chowing down on a Peanut Butter & Secretary sandwich. – Jason Chen

Product Page [Kensington]
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If you haven’t throw down for one of the bazillion iPod docks out there, you may have considered just making your own. But for those out there without the technical know-how — or more importantly, adequate funding — you’re probably stuck syncing your ‘Pod flat on the desk with that plain ole cable Apple tossed in. A dissatisfied (and apparently broke) Mac user finally felt that enough was enough, and resorted to creating an iPod dock from what appears to be an old Apple accessory box, a generous helping of tape, scissors, and a black marker. While we assume any smallish cardboard box would fit the bill, using the prior home of an AirPort Express card just adds that critical dash of Apple flair to the whole creation. If you’re a bit short on cash, or just admire your own handiwork, be sure to keep reading for an internal view, and then hit up the more info link to peep a full gallery of construction photos so you don’t screw yours up.

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They first announced this way back in the misty days of January, but Netgear is finally shipping their new SPH101 Skype WiFi Phone. We were lucky enough to get our hands on one this very morning, and so far we like what we see. Connecting to a WiFi network (even a protected one) is a snap, and making calls is as easy as it is on a cellphone. Click on for some more!

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Way back in August we first mentioned the Hermione speakers that were due to hit Korea. Now, the sleek speaker system is about to hit Japan, this time with a new name and some actual stats for you. Now known as the Edifier E1100, this 2.1-channel speaker system’s two satellite speakers each have a 4.5W power output, while the subwoofer has a mighty 12W. Like we opined when we first laid our eyes on it, the Edifier would be an excellent addition to an all black computer system or the New Zealand ruby team’s facilities.

For a change, having something that looks nice won’t require to you to get a second mortgage, since it retails for around $42 right now in Japan. Over there, it’s marketed by Evergreen. – Nicholas Deleon

Edifier E1100 2.1 channel speaker [Ubergizmo]
Ever Green Home Page (in Japanese) [Ever Green]
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