Skype is in the news once again, touting that it has developed a cordless phone that won't tie Skype users to a PC for their calling needs. The new devices will be built by Netgear and Phillips Consumer Products and will hit the shelves by the end of the year. The phone, called the Philips VOIP841, includes Skype software that allows users to make and receive calls through landline connections. But for all the hype regarding the new phone, industry experts are quick to note that Skype's entry into the market is quite late and the phone doesn't adhere to Session Initiation Protocol  (SIP). What's more, it's going to be a bit pricier than all the SIP phones already available. Will the Skype brand be enough to attract consumers and businesses? Article [1]