Full Version: Internet Phone Service (Sticky)
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#18]
21 Jul 2005
To: Cindy (CINDYM) [#17] 22 Jul 2005
Cindy,
You could probably pick up a pair of decent speakers at a computer store near you. If you sound card is not the best you should probably get some "powered" speakers.
What I am using are the speakers in my notebook ( dell inspiron 1150) they work just fine. No feed back and very clear sound.
As David T mentioned, he and David L and myself had a great talk. The great thing is that now not only do I have to suffer abuse in print, these guys can CALL me and abuse me... ISN'T THAT GREAT????? :'-(
Anyway it will be nice to Skype you too. heheheh B-)
From: UncleSteve [#19]
22 Jul 2005
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#18] 22 Jul 2005
Aw, poor baby...... has to take abuse while sitting on his lanai sipping iced Kona coffee and watching the sun set over the ocean...
My heart bleeds for you! ;-)
From: Cindy (CINDYM) [#20]
22 Jul 2005
To: UncleSteve [#19] 22 Jul 2005
Exactly what I was going to say!
Cindy M
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From: Da Big Fish (JOHNFISH) [#22]
8 Aug 2005
To: ALL
From: Peter [#23]
29 Aug 2005
To: ALL
Hi Gang!!
Hopefully I will be up and running with Skype tomorrow ( Wednesday 24 th August).
As some of you may know we have been busy getting our new store up and running and the only Computer I have had down here has been my faithful old Mac G3.
Tomorrow we install the new wizz bang PC...to hook up to my other Vinyl Cutter ! woo hoo !!!! and as a result Skype will be functional ( fingers crossed)
Sure looking forward to some chat !
regards
Peter :D :D :-)
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#24]
30 Aug 2005
To: Peter [#23] 30 Aug 2005
Great news!
I've got it installed at work and home. Many of my family and relatives have it installed and love it. It is tough to beat FREE.
Feel free to give me a test call when you get it set up. "datakes" is my skypename.
From: Peter [#25]
30 Aug 2005
To: ALL
My skype address at work is EscClovellypark
Skype away me hearties !!!!
regards
Peter
From: Peter [#26]
31 Aug 2005
To: ALL
Reckon he can attest to me speaking English ( though I bet I sounded like the Crocodile Hunter to David)
Anyone care to join in the skype chat.its free !!!!
We are looking forward to touching base with many Engravingetc friends.
Regards
Peter
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#27]
1 Sep 2005
To: Peter [#26] 1 Sep 2005
Peter,
I enjoyed the visit. I even caught onto the Aussie lingo quite quickly. I do need to make sure I check my world time zones to make sure I catch you at the right time.
I am still amazed at the clarity of the sound.
I look forward to visiting again.
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#28]
14 Sep 2005
To: ALL
I am now set up with Skype. It is as clear as the microphone that is used. There seems to be no feedback at all even under bad circumstances.
Nice service for free.
Skype name DocLent
From: Jerre (LAZAFFAIR) [#29]
28 Sep 2005
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#27] 28 Sep 2005
Sorry David
Signed up for Skype and added all the mentioned user names but don't have a microphone with me on this laptop. Heard your call but couldn't talk. Will try some other time. Thanks Jerre (Lazaffair)
From: UncleSteve [#30]
28 Sep 2005
To: Jerre (LAZAFFAIR) [#29] 28 Sep 2005
Check the laptop..... my Thinkpad has a built in mike as well as the speakers. You may just have to turn it on in the volume control page....
From: Jerre (LAZAFFAIR) [#31]
28 Sep 2005
To: ALL
Steve
Well I've got an old Dell 5000e and I don't think it has a mic imbedded in it, though it has something by the power button that looks like a mike . The audio card does not indicate that a mic is in place. Guess I'll just get a small mike to drag along with all the other st that seems to like to follow me. Thanks Jerre
From: UncleSteve [#32]
28 Sep 2005
To: Jerre (LAZAFFAIR) [#31] 30 Sep 2005
You should be able to call Dell on their toll free and just ask them.
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#33]
28 Sep 2005
To: Jerre (LAZAFFAIR) [#29] 30 Sep 2005
Jerre,
I saw your request to be accepted into my directory. I didn't recognize the name, but did accept your request. I tried contacting you to see if you were linked to the forum. I am glad to see you are.
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#34]
28 Sep 2005
To: Jerre (LAZAFFAIR) [#31] 30 Sep 2005
I have a Dell Inspiron 1000 laptop. It does not seem to have a mic either. I bought a cheap, ($6) headset with mic and tried it a few minutes ago, works great.
My Skype name is DocLent.
From: Peter [#35]
29 Sep 2005
To: ALL
Just want to say, for those that havent taken the time to take up Skype and chat with some engravingetc friends...you are losing out bigtime !!!!
I cant begin to tell you how wonderful this can be, to develop relationships with some wonderful people, people of integrity, character, and honesty, people that can add to your your business, but not only that...add to your worth as a person..I certainly have met those people for real here.......
Thanks Engraving etc for that opportunity...but most of all thanks, Harv, David T .,Chuck and gang....I hope to broaden the circle even more so !
Best wishes
Peter
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#36]
29 Sep 2005
To: Peter [#35] 3 Nov 2005
It's not that I don't have the time, I don't have the OS to use Skype.
I'm looking forward to joining the conversations before long.
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#37]
29 Sep 2005
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#36] 29 Sep 2005
It would pay to get a cheap PC, not only for Skype but to be able to handle some things that a Mac cannot do. Maybe even the ability to convert files to the Mac.
I was a great enthusiast of the Atari ST. I was a developer for the 800 and the ST, it uses a truly graphics orientated processor and is super fast at even very low processor speeds. The Mac uses the same processor.
When my development system was stolen, I had to go to the PC for business reasons. I lament the loss of the old, fast, friendly machine, but do need the PC for business. My first one was a blazing 16 MHz unit.
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