Do you use VoIP?

[Ian]

There is an article being published later this week on VoIP, but I'd be interested to hear if many people use this already?

 

[Cache-man]

I do not use it yet, but the chances are that I will as it becomes more popular over the next few years. It's certainly a good idea.

 

[Quadophile]

I use Skype sometimes

 

[crazylegs]

I haven't tried either yet...

 

[KGB-911]

I do, i use skype for p2p calls, and i can make and receive proper phone calls.

 

[psd99]

tbh i got a good deal on my mobile

it would feel unauthodox using my pc to call someone!

for me this is like putting salt in tea, or sugar on chips!

 

[Quadophile]

this is like putting salt in tea, or sugar on chips!

 

[Alf]

Sugar on chips sounds kinda good....

 

[gabriella]

I have used VOIP and am sure that I posted a message about 12 months ago after some provider tried to sell me the service at work. I thought it was a bit freaky and there was a definate time delay between speech and response. I actually thought that I was talking to a computer at the time!

I am proud to say that I ACTUALLY know what this is for once!!

Kind regards

Gabriella x

 

[psd99]

Sugar on chips sounds kinda good....

lol alf!

what i really mean is sugar on FRIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

chips = fries here in uk


u know what if u ever get the chance try a mars bar in battter...............
mmmmmmmmmmmmm so nice really it is!

 

[Alf]

lol alf!

what i really mean is sugar on FRIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

chips = fries here in uk


u know what if u ever get the chance try a mars bar in battter...............
mmmmmmmmmmmmm so nice really it is!

Mmm...sugar on both chips and fries...
Mars bars and batter? now your just crazy

 

[KGB-911]

You can get battered mars bar from the local chippy, havent had one though

 

[psd99]

Mmm...sugar on both chips and fries...
Mars bars and batter? now your just crazy

trust me try one!

 

[psd99]

You can get battered mars bar from the local chippy, havent had one though

isnt it so nice?

mmmmmmmmmm

 

[Alf]

Now where would i find one in the US?

 

[MuteMarble]

I am a regular Skype user, I use it to contact friends/famliy. It doesn't cost anything to "skype" other users so to speak, though I do occasionally get the odd phone call from someone i don't know

I would recommend it to other people

 

[LimitedAccess]

“What’s in a name? That which we call a [VoIP phone] by any other name..."

I've been very interested in utilizing VoIP technology to lower my long-distance bills. In fact, I went so far as purchasing a Linksys wireless router and attempted to buy a Wi-Fi VoIP phone. "Attempted," you ask? The company I *attempted* to buy my phone through arbitrarily decided to discontinue selling the unit I tried to purchase. So, I'm now the owner of a wireless router and a desktop computer that has all the portable characteristics of...well, a desktop computer.

The reason for my preference for a mobile VoIP phone (as opposed to the unit you can plug your existing home phone into) is simple. I work at a large university that is wireless from one end of the campus to the other; I would like to take advantage of this network by being able to call, and receive calls, from my family. The VoIP company I was thinking of using is BroadVoice (http://www.broadvoice.com/ ) They offer a plan (Unlimited World) that would allow me to call my in-laws in Germany for a flat fee of $19.95 a month!

The problem: I still don't have a VoIP phone. Any suggestions? The two characteristics I'm looking for is ease of configuration, and to be able to upgrade the firmware. I was thinking of going with ZyXEL (http://www.zyxel.com/product/P2000W.php ) Has anyone heard of any negative feedback regarding this company?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Phelon]

There is a version of Skype that runs on Pocket PC, so if you already have a wi-fi enabled PDA then this would seem the easiest option. Depending on the cost of the Zyxel ( Never come across them sorry ). It may be more beneficial to go the PDA route as its more use than just a phone

 

[LimitedAccess]

Thanks, Phelon!

You know, I never thought about using a PDA. Hmmm...

 

[LimitedAccess]

A VoIP is a terrible thing to waste

I'm VoIPing! (A new verb -- VoIPing?) My friend, who, as good fortune would have it, is also our department's network manager, set me up with his VoIP phone (http://www.zyxel.com/product/P2000W.php ). Overall I'm happy with the quality of the connection that the phone offers; there is, however, a noticeable echo of my own voice when speaking with my in-laws in Germany. (My in-laws are unaware of any difference between our normal "land-line" phone and that of the VoIP phone.)

There is one problem, though... Now that I have a Wi-Fi unit (Linksys), I feel that I want to take advantage of the freedom it offers by not being tethered to an AC outlet to do my computing. I was doing some sleuthing around PCR and found some very informative articles regarding Apple's iBook and its cost/performance (e.g. longer battery life) benefits. However, given the recent developments concerning Apple's decision to use Intel chips in its computers, I wonder if/when we can start to see a preciptious price drop in their line of laptops... Any thoughts on this?