Cheap VOIP handset for Skype?

[csl]

I'm looking to try out something like Skype, and was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a cheap USB VOIP handset. It seems more convenient to me to use a conventional phone format than a seperate mic/headset.

Has anyone used this one?

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=213554

[peterb]

Yes, I have one (plugged in as I type) It works well with windows (2000) but you need to download the Call Me software from the Yamamoto web to make best use. (For some reason it didn't come with it....bizarre!)

[csl]

Thanks Peter.

Can you just use it with Skype without installing the Call Me thing? The blurb seems to imply it integrates with Skype.

[peterb]

You can - it just acts as a mike/speaker. Loading the Call Me software enables the keypad so you can dial from it - and gives more display information. It is worth doing (or to put it another way, it isn't worth NOT doing! - its only a 737K Zip file.)

[csl]

cheers - So when it says 'no additional driver', that's just to function as a generic 'usb audio device' then. Sound quality okay? I've noticed the US Robotics one too, which is about a fiver more expensive.

[peterb]

Think the USR is just a badge engineered clone. It will function as a USB audio device out of the box - but it is worth installing teh call me software. (It seems to work with other VoIP clients as well as it is 'just' a USB audio device.

[zhenboy]

well, I always use my mic+earphones which works out very good for me!

I think I've seen a lot of cheap VIOP usb handsets on eBay... those Hong kong sellers...

It takes about 4-5 days to be delivered but cheaper tho.