H5 Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 I need to get Skype going to get this free call thing going for my bro in the US and some relatives in France. As far as I can tell I need a microphone, speakers, a webcam and to download the software. Is that it? What microphone / webcams are the ones to get? I know nothing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndySpak Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Get yourself a headset from PC World (or similar) that way you won't get feedback. Just get a cheap one, the sound quality is bobbins, just like a normal telephone. Its fine for talking but don't worry about getting an expensive mic. I don't bother with a webcam, just use it for voice but you can get reasonable webcams for about £20 in the same place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardesco Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Don't need a webcam, you can just use a mic (and speakers obviously so you can hear). I find headsets are the best, pick up less interference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 Cheers guys. I think the lady will want a webcam so she can see her relatives. What about these things? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Skype-certified ... 250&sr=8-1 And this? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Creative-Webcam ... 42&sr=8-10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardesco Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Bah don't listen to her. I bought a webcam so my wife could chat to her sister in new york about 18 months ago. So far she has used it once (when we first got it) and never again. She just chats to her sister over MSN (which incidentally can use the webcam). Also nothing stopping the relatives having a webcam so the missus can see them, even if they can't see her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 True, this is women!! Anyone had any experience of those Skype phones though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl114 Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 I have a skype phone but a USB one that attaches to the computer, works really well and well worth the £13 i spent on it. Go to Maplin, they have loads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 Cheers bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted September 8, 2008 Author Share Posted September 8, 2008 Another question related to this, I have seen sme phones that claim to allow you to receive normal landline calls and Skype calls in the one unit. Can someone explain to me how this connects / works please?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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