USB Internet Phone with skype | List Price: $58.07
Discount Price: $18.15
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Brand: USRobotics
Binding: Electronics
Warranty: 2 years warranty
The phone itself is fine [Posted on 2006-06-07]
This phone works. The driver is a minor issue unless you have a Mac.
For those who complain about delays in voice, the phone is not the one to blame. You need to learn how VOIP works before making your statement. IRAQ is not next door. For a network packet to prapagate to Iraq, it has to travels thru hudreds of hubs. 15 seconds sounds long but not all that unreasonable considering sattellites are involved in the transmission.
Fit for purpose [Posted on 2006-06-10]
Some of the reviews of this prodcut are quite bizarre - as one reviewer pointed out, the phone itself isn't responsible for any delays due to buffering (though I have to say that in the last few months, Skype has improved in quality in this respect tremendously).
Nor, surely, would you expect to carry a phone like this around and simply plug and go.
We use this phone at home on several computers - driver installation is quite literally child's play (my 11-year-old, not particularly technically-orientated, daughter, set it up on my laptop for me) and the installation is carried out in a few seconds. Once up and running, the phone is comfortable to use and the sound quality is generally excellent (ie much clearer than using fairly high quality speakers)
Great! - if u know what u want! [Posted on 2006-07-19]
I love this phone because it offers caller ID, selectable ringtones and a whole bunch of stuff - unbeatable for the price (30 bucks). But on the other hand, I got this phone expecting it to do nothing more for me. This is a great add-on to Skype and is very very handy.
Plus, it actually offers features like storing the last number dialed and displaying the number which left a voicemail!
But do not get this phone if:
a. u have a mac
b. u want to see the caller list from the lcd - get the linksys set if you want that.
c. want a cordless or bluetooth one - this is corded but is very convenient anyway.
All in all, great stuff for the price! - and a must if you plan to make skype a part of your life.
Headset & Mic Just As Good [Posted on 2007-01-03]
The phone works great and I would give 5 stars but. I purchased one for $20(good deal)and set it up on my XP machine with no problems after getting the latest driver from US Robotics website. I returned it because I was still teatherd to the PC so I figured why bother with the USR handset when my Skype UI was in front of me on the monitor. A little earbud with a mic I have that came free with another piece of software worked Skype just as well for me. I have an extention plug from my sound card so I can easily change from the earbud to my PC speakers on my desk.
Save your money for a few more paychecks and get the Linksys CIT 200. Its cordless and works great with all your contacts or direct dial out from the handset anywhere within 50 meters of your PC. I have the CIT 200 setup on my MCE computer and it works flawlessly. I can even watch TV and talk on the CIT 200 at the same time.
How to use with a Mac [Posted on 2007-11-08]
I bought this phone but it was not clear exactly how to use it with a Mac.Therefore, I am giving it 3 stars.
To use with a Mac you evidently need to download SkyMACMate from the USR site and install (open the dmg file and move the applications to the Application Folder) on your Mac. Note: USR says this does not work with Intel processors. (**NOTE: Issues have been observed on Intel-based Mac systems. Until the issues are addressed, consistent results may not be obtained.** )Then you open both Skype and SkyMACMate when making a call. Of course this USB "device" needs to be selected as the sound source input and output in the Skype program.
Specifically:
1. When SkyMACMate is installed, ensure that you tell skype that the program that wants to use Skype is allowed to use Skype all of the time. Saying "no" will keep SkyMACMate from connecting to Skype and the phone at the same time and so the phone will show the "X".
2. If you haven't done so allready, re-boot your system after installing SkyMACMate. This will allow all of the pieces of software to fully settle into place and get to work. We realize that this is so Windows-ish, but there are times that it's still true.
3. Ensure that both Skype (started first) and SkyMACMate (started second) are started and the green icons are showing in the dock. If the SkyMACMate icon is red, then it's not talking to the phone.
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