Anyone use Skype?

JetwingX · #1 September 26th, 2004, 01:12 AM

If you do, what do you think about it (i haven't gotten a chance to test it yet but it looks interesting)

Zammy-Sam · #2 September 26th, 2004, 08:06 AM

I am using it and it's really great. A++ from my side. The login takes some time, but everything else works fine. Even using the built-in micro and speakers at the same time, there is no echo. And I think the prices are ok.

legacyb4 · #3 September 26th, 2004, 10:01 AM

Version 0.8 stunk for me, but the last two updates (0.9 and 0.10) have been great. Audio quality is pretty good (a bit flat for my taste), and it seems pretty stable.

I use it for international Skype-Skype calls with my brother and it's been a tool to have.

Markim · #4 October 19th, 2004, 12:38 PM

I am using version 0.10.0.1 and it works pretty good. It's not as good as iChat but, hey, iChat cannot do phone calls.

Has anybody made experience with bluetooth headsets? I bought a bluetooth USB adaptor and have a bluetooth Sony Ericson headset. Mac OS X finds both devices and is able to pair them and connect the headset but I cannot manage to get the audio in and out set to the headset.

Zammy-Sam · #5 October 19th, 2004, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Markim

I am using version 0.10.0.1 and it works pretty good. It's not as good as iChat but, hey, iChat cannot do phone calls.

Has anybody made experience with bluetooth headsets? I bought a bluetooth USB adaptor and have a bluetooth Sony Ericson headset. Mac OS X finds both devices and is able to pair them and connect the headset but I cannot manage to get the audio in and out set to the headset.

Get the d-link DBT120 adapter and update the firmware. You will then be able to pair with your headset and successfully use your headset even with skype

DanTekGeek · #6 October 19th, 2004, 04:36 PM

i used it on windows with a 1.5/256 dsl connection, and it was such a bandwidth hog, that i couldent even surf the web while i was using it. other than that, its a great program, and if you have a big pipe, then youll love it

Zammy-Sam · #7 October 20th, 2004, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by DanTekGeek

i used it on windows with a 1.5/256 dsl connection, and it was such a bandwidth hog, that i couldent even surf the web while i was using it. other than that, its a great program, and if you have a big pipe, then youll love it

Hmmm, very strange. A friend in Iran talked to me over skype using a 56k modem. Worked pretty fine..

ken_ww · #8 February 5th, 2007, 12:37 AM

Zammy-Sam (or anyone else who can help),
I too have a Sony-Ericsson headset (HBH-60) and already have a D-Link DBT-120 Bluetooth USB adapter. I'm running MacOS X 10.3.9. How can I check which version of Bluetooth firmware is installed, where can I download up-to-date versions and how can I install them?