Re: Skype Phones - USB

[Ho Yin Ng <yahoogroups@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I think you have convinced me to get one.

In addition to this I also want to use my Bluetooth headset with Skype.

I know it is possible, but I know not all BT dongles can handle a BT
headset. The one I currently have a Belkin cannot.

Can anyone point me in the direction of one that can?

Also can one extend the USB cable using a USB extender? SWMBO like to sit
on the bed to talk and the computer is a bit far away.

Thanks,

Ho yin


At 11:41 23/02/2005, you wrote:

>Bit of an update really regarding this.
>I did buy the ones from firebox.. excellent service in that I ordered
them @
>15:00 and they were with me by 08:00 the next morning.
>
>The phone itself is actually OK. I was surprised by the quality  - it
being
>higher than I expected. The Lead from USB port through to the base is
nice
>and long so allowing for leaving the phone on your desk - assuming you
have
>a tower machine under the desk.
>The actual handset (and base) are slightly smaller than a normal BT
style
>clamshell phone. but as most people have tiny mobile phones this isn't
>really an issue for most people.
>The actual phone keys (on the base) have a positive click action.
>The curly lead was perhaps a little too short.. but not too bad
>
>The installation was not so straightforward though. The install CD
comes
>with skype 1.0 and installs this and then this installer calls the voip
>phone installer. I already had skype 1.1 installed and so it got
confused
>with installing the voip phone drivers. I couldn't load then direct
from the
>CD either. I then downloaded the latest drivers from the website.. got
the
>phone installed but couldn't get it to link in with skype.
>
>In the end I removed skype 1.1. and the phone driver setup - via
add/remove
>programs. Rebooted and then did a install of the original CD. This
worked.
>Then upgraded to skype 1.1  - still OK and then finally loaded the
latest
>drivers for the phone.. still OK.
>
>PRO :
>Sound quality  - very good - better than  my normal landline
>  nice audible ring tone from the phone
>flashing orange lights when off-hook.
>Integrates really well with skype. - launch skype when off-hook or use
the
>phone keys to select the contact to call etc.
>
>CON : I pick up a hum when using it on my wireless laptop which is
probably
>due to the wireless card
>Handset a bit too small when I hold it under my head against my
shoulder
>Installation of software was tricky due to existing skype software
>
>8/10
>
>HTH
>
>Davey