Skype is becoming more and more popular as people realise that they can talk to anyone in the world for free over the internet. This is generally done using a headset or microphone attached to your computer but people like to feel like they are holding a handset.

This Skype GH-UPE1 phone from Greenhouse comes in 3 colours white, black and green. The phone is USB 1.1 which is fine as its not transferring that much data.

You can also use the phone with MSN and Yahoo. The Greenhouse GH-UPE1 is due to be released around April time. The USB cable is 1.4 metres long so you should be ok if you have a small form factor PC stored on the floor rather than the desktop. There is no need for power as its drawn from the USB port.