This is pretty cool.  It works as a standard house phone AND a VOIP phone.  I may have to get one of these.  It apparently runs about $75.   This is the link if you want more information:  http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Promotion_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1169671912521&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper&lid=1252127773L01

 If you want to read an indepth product review, go here:  http://www.amazon.com/Linksys-CIT310-Dual-Mode-Cordless-Messenger/dp/B000JI5HCO