Re: Skype Phones - USB

["gigtekmediacomputers" <stuartmc@xxxxxxxxxx>]

You might want to take a look at this http://www.i-fones.co.uk/
before making a decision. Joint Skype and DECT phone. Seems to work
with Skype wirelessly as well.



--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, Ho Yin Ng <yahoogroups@h...> wrote:
> 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