Skype & Web Cams

Tysonator · 09-09-2007, 20:15

Hi,
my dad would like to have a Web cam with his MSN & an internet phone to call some of his pal's that now live in Australia.

So, which skype phone is best, I really only need a cheapy one just to get him started. Then if he needs more features I can look in to it more then.

As for the web cam, what about Logitech QuickCam Connect apx £16.00
Are these just simple plug & play devices ! ? :undecided:

Many thanks

Mark · 09-09-2007, 20:21

For Skype, USB headset is the way to go unless you want to have a 'pc off' solution. A regular headset will do as well but I prefer to keep PC audio and VoIP audio seperate.

Tysonator · 09-09-2007, 20:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark

For Skype, USB headset is the way to go unless you want to have a 'pc off' solution. A regular headset will do as well but I prefer to keep PC audio and VoIP audio seperate.

I was going to buy him a cheap skype phone. I think Tesco's do one for £14-£20.

Mark · 09-09-2007, 20:57

Same thing - just a handset instead of a headset. May actually be better in this case.

Tysonator · 09-09-2007, 21:07

will do.
Do I just install the Skype software and then plug the phone in ?
I take it I need to set an account up for him in Skype ?
I have never used Skype of web cam so completely in dark on this area !

Mark · 09-09-2007, 21:20

Yes - it's all done through the software. Never tried a webcam myself but the headset was 'plug and go'.

Tysonator · 09-09-2007, 21:28

Cool, I will go buy the said cheap phone from Tesco's and the Logitech web cam.
I will let you know how I get on
Cheers for your help

Mark · 09-09-2007, 21:31

Please make sure it's for Skype and not Tesco Internet Phone service.

Tysonator · 09-09-2007, 21:34

oh that is a good point !
I will have to go to PC world then and buy a skype phone.
cheers for that

Mark · 09-09-2007, 22:09

In most cases, USB handsets will work either way, but Skype-certified ones will have dedicated buttons for Skype access and more support from Skype themselves if you have problems.

09-09-2007, 20:15	#1
Tysonator Vodka Martini Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ESSEX Posts: 874	Skype & Web Cams Hi, my dad would like to have a Web cam with his MSN & an internet phone to call some of his pal's that now live in Australia. So, which skype phone is best, I really only need a cheapy one just to get him started. Then if he needs more features I can look in to it more then. As for the web cam, what about Logitech QuickCam Connect apx £16.00 Are these just simple plug & play devices ! ? :undecided: Many thanks __________________ Will think of some witty to say, well when I think of it

09-09-2007, 21:07	#5
Tysonator Vodka Martini Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ESSEX Posts: 874	will do. Do I just install the Skype software and then plug the phone in ? I take it I need to set an account up for him in Skype ? I have never used Skype of web cam so completely in dark on this area ! __________________ Will think of some witty to say, well when I think of it

09-09-2007, 21:28	#7
Tysonator Vodka Martini Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ESSEX Posts: 874	Cool, I will go buy the said cheap phone from Tesco's and the Logitech web cam. I will let you know how I get on Cheers for your help __________________ Will think of some witty to say, well when I think of it

09-09-2007, 21:34	#9
Tysonator Vodka Martini Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ESSEX Posts: 874	oh that is a good point ! I will have to go to PC world then and buy a skype phone. cheers for that __________________ Will think of some witty to say, well when I think of it

09-09-2007, 20:21	#2
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	For Skype, USB headset is the way to go unless you want to have a 'pc off' solution. A regular headset will do as well but I prefer to keep PC audio and VoIP audio seperate.

09-09-2007, 20:57	#4
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Same thing - just a handset instead of a headset. May actually be better in this case.

09-09-2007, 21:20	#6
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Yes - it's all done through the software. Never tried a webcam myself but the headset was 'plug and go'.

09-09-2007, 21:31	#8
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Please make sure it's for Skype and not Tesco Internet Phone service.

09-09-2007, 22:09	#10
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	In most cases, USB handsets will work either way, but Skype-certified ones will have dedicated buttons for Skype access and more support from Skype themselves if you have problems.