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Old 23rd Oct 2007, 10:03 AM
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Default newbie wants to get skype advice please.

i want to get skype. where i could chat to someone who is online and look at them as well. is there any recommemdations about which to download and what equitment to buy to make skype work

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Old 23rd Oct 2007, 10:11 AM
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You could just buy a webcam and a headset and use Google Talk
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any one know where i can get webcam and a headset. good ones thank you again
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Budget? what will headset be used mostly for?
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Default newbie wants to get skype advice please.

to talk to friends and girlfriend. it just have to be good sound wise. it doesnt have to be expensive
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Default newbie wants to get skype advice please.

Here is a great headset, Im not to sure about the webcam though but will have a look around:)

List of webcams here not sure which is best though but if you pick one im sure we will figure it out:)
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Default newbie wants to get skype advice please.

hi the mirco phone you recommended are they for skype. it doesnt metion it on the site

http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/897861...e/Product.html

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Here is a great headset, Im not to sure about the webcam though but will have a look around:)

List of webcams here not sure which is best though but if you pick one im sure we will figure it out:)
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Oh sorry I was under the impression that any headset would do, but im not 100% sure on that!
So if you look here you will find reviews of Skype headsets, but I am able to make calls to people with a headset that I bought for gaming so I don't see why any headset shouldn't work
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i think your right but i am scared. is there any way of finding out.

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Oh sorry I was under the impression that any headset would do, but im not 100% sure on that!
So if you look here you will find reviews of Skype headsets, but I am able to make calls to people with a headset that I bought for gaming so I don't see why any headset shouldn't work
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I just asked around and they say it is basically a gimmick, that you can use any headset and just download the software then
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