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Transform Your Phone, iPad, or Computer With This Headset

Apple's new iPad may not officially have phone functionality, but it does support VOIP calling, and one of these sleek headsets would look amazing attached to the tablet (or iPhone or computer for that matter).

Apple's new iPad may not officially have phone functionality, but it does support VOIP calling, and one of these sleek headsets would look amazing attached to the tablet (or iPhone or computer for that matter). The Curve MM02 Headset ($64) is designed for use with any smartphone or device that has a headphone jack. Besides being stylish and nicely shaped, the headset allows you to access your phone, iPad, or computer's other functions while speaking on the device. Plus, it looks and feels like an actual phone sitting on your desk. Use it to Skype or just make a phone call. Ring-a-ding-ding!

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4 Good-Lookin' Skype Home Phones

Do you Skype? Last I asked, almost 70 percent of you had Skyped, and with the service's newfound ubiquity (they now have an iPhone app too), a lot of people are getting more comfortable Skyping, which allows you to make phone calls over the Internet.
4 Good-Lookin' Skype Home Phones

Do you Skype? Last I asked, almost 70 percent of you had Skyped, and with the service's newfound ubiquity (they now have an iPhone app too), a lot of people are getting more comfortable Skyping, which allows you to make phone calls over the Internet. If you Skype, take a look at my list of attractive Skype phones worthy of a pretty interior.

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Feel Retro, Go Modern With the Skype Hulga Pappa Phone

You don't need to hang onto that landline just to keep a sexy-lookin' corded phone around; if you're a Skype user, you can use Hulger's Pappa Phone ($300).

You don't need to hang onto that landline just to keep a sexy-lookin' corded phone around; if you're a Skype user, you can use Hulger's Pappa Phone ($300). Like their ultrasexy Sophia phone, Hulger's Pappa plugs into a Mac or PC and becomes your vehicle for Skype.

But let's discuss what's really hot about this phone: Its looks. The wooden angles are modern, but they look to fit so naturally in your hand. And natural it is — the phone is made from one solid piece of walnut.

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Sophia Phone by Hulger: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

I love a phone that looks retro chic, yet boasts all the features of a modern telephone.

I love a phone that looks retro chic, yet boasts all the features of a modern telephone. Just like this 1920s and 30s inspired phone by Hulger that uses bluetooth technology to connect to your PC, Mac or cell phone. It is also fully compatible with Skype. Too geeky for you or geek chic? Leave your answer below!