SKYPE - Phone or headset
Feb 3, 2007 | 8:07 am
#1
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SKYPE - Phone or headset
I am now SKYPE'd. I need to buy either a Skype compatible phone or headset. What do you Skype users prefer and why? Where did you buy your device and at what cost? Radio Shack, Best Buy, CompUSA or other?
Wired or wireless? Lots of questions. I intend to use Skype in Asia to call home and other US numbers. I paid the EURO25 fee for SKYPE Unlimited service. No longer free since 1/1/07. Many thanks for your opinions,
bb
Wired or wireless? Lots of questions. I intend to use Skype in Asia to call home and other US numbers. I paid the EURO25 fee for SKYPE Unlimited service. No longer free since 1/1/07. Many thanks for your opinions,
bb
Feb 3, 2007 | 11:11 am
#2
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Naples, Florida
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We use a Skype phone from http://www.vondoo.com/
It works well. Forgot where we purchased it ... may be Amazon
It works well. Forgot where we purchased it ... may be Amazon
Feb 3, 2007 | 11:30 am
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If you are a laptop user, have a bluetooth enabled laptop and travel a lot, I'd recommend a bluetooth eadset. I use a Motorola Bluetooth headset both for the laptop and my blackberry pearl. Less cack to carry in the travel bag.
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Feb 3, 2007 | 3:55 pm
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As of right now I have the logitech 350. This headset IMO is simply awesome. Its the higher end headset from logitech, but very well worth it.
I also have a bluetooth headset from jabra, however I'm not too happy with it. I like the phones, especially the ones that can use your normal household number as well as skype (they are fairly cheap as well) but haven't bought one yet.
I also have a bluetooth headset from jabra, however I'm not too happy with it. I like the phones, especially the ones that can use your normal household number as well as skype (they are fairly cheap as well) but haven't bought one yet.
Feb 3, 2007 | 4:49 pm
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When I am travelling, I typically end up using a wired headset -- and inexpensive Logitech works brilliantly. And Skype duplex is good enough that I can effectively use my laptop as a speakerphone if I want -- although if I am typing on it at the same time, the typing is pretty loud.
The Bluetooth headsets are certainly an option but they can be finicky and sometimes not worth the effort.
Steve
The Bluetooth headsets are certainly an option but they can be finicky and sometimes not worth the effort.
Steve
Feb 3, 2007 | 7:57 pm
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BT Headset all the way. I also recently started using Skype mobile on my IPAQ and Moto BT Headset, truly Capt. Kirk stuff. 
However on my laptop in hotels I use neither - just the computer's speakers and mic, works great and I can move around the room while talking.
However on my laptop in hotels I use neither - just the computer's speakers and mic, works great and I can move around the room while talking.
Feb 4, 2007 | 7:03 am
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If the call is important i"d better rely on the traditional wired mic/headset combo, cheapo and much more efficient.
Feb 4, 2007 | 7:27 am
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SIN star gold lounge has the 'USB phone' on each of its' public terminals.
I found the USB phone to provide a better call clarity than a headset, but I'm guessing it's because they bought one's of high quality.
I found the USB phone to provide a better call clarity than a headset, but I'm guessing it's because they bought one's of high quality.
Feb 10, 2007 | 4:56 am
#11
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We have a Skype USB Box between our phone and the wall. Incoming Skype or PSTN calls both ring the same phone. You just dial a "*" when you want to a dial a Skype call. You can map speed dial numbers to your Skype contacts.
www.skypnenet.net
www.skypnenet.net
Feb 10, 2007 | 6:47 am
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We have a Skype USB Box between our phone and the wall. Incoming Skype or PSTN calls both ring the same phone. You just dial a "*" when you want to a dial a Skype call. You can map speed dial numbers to your Skype contacts.
www.skypnenet.net
www.skypnenet.net
I've been thinking of this for my vacation home.
Feb 10, 2007 | 6:34 pm
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checked the settings?
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