RE: Re: Skype Phones - USB

["White, Peter" <peter.white@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Or this
http://communications.siemens.com/cds/frontdoor/0,2241,uk_en_0_69336_rArNrNr
NrN,00.html
<http://communications.siemens.com/cds/frontdoor/0,2241,uk_en_0_69336_rArNrN
rNrN,00.html> , with
http://communications.siemens.com/cds/frontdoor/0,2241,hq_en_0_69566_rArNrNr
NrN,00.html
<http://communications.siemens.com/cds/frontdoor/0,2241,hq_en_0_69566_rArNrN
rNrN,00.html>

Only problem is that the drivers are very specific to the version of Skype
shipped with the handsets, so running Beta versions of Skype will not work
with most of this gear.

Pete

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From: gigtekmediacomputers [mailto:stuartmc@xxxxxxx]
Sent: 23 February 2005 12:07
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
Subject: [ukha_d] Re: Skype Phones - USB




You might want to take a look at this http://www.i-fones.co.uk/
<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












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