Comments on: Do you Skype? http://blogpond.wordpress.com/2007/05/02/do-you-skype/ Now Located at blogpond.com.au!! Fri, 01 Feb 2008 13:53:52 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Matt Vapor http://blogpond.wordpress.com/2007/05/02/do-you-skype/#comment-2012 Matt Vapor Fri, 04 May 2007 08:06:57 +0000 http://blogpond.wordpress.com/2007/05/02/do-you-skype/#comment-2012 I Skype with a few friends, but i still have a land line and mobile :P I Skype with a few friends, but i still have a land line and mobile :P

]]> By: Gary http://blogpond.wordpress.com/2007/05/02/do-you-skype/#comment-1988 Gary Thu, 03 May 2007 17:05:17 +0000 http://blogpond.wordpress.com/2007/05/02/do-you-skype/#comment-1988 I have been a Skyper here in the USA since 9/04, when I took the download for XP so that I could freely talk with my daughter in Germany. Convincing her was not a problem and soon we both wanted web cams for video calling. Best free software to be found for such. It wasn't long after I bought some SkypeOut credit to connect with others who were Skypeless. Then realizing I could save nearly $1200US annually I quit the landline altogether. I have since spent $60 for a Linksys CIT200 wireless USB and am no longer tethered to the PC. There are better wireless phones available now but I will stick with this one for a while. If you are interested in untethering I suggest you seek out a USB phone with Skype onboard to connect to your modem or router directly to avoid the necessity of keeping your PC on 24/7. I have been a Skyper here in the USA since 9/04, when I took the download for XP so that I could freely talk with my daughter in Germany. Convincing her was not a problem and soon we both wanted web cams for video calling. Best free software to be found for such. It wasn’t long after I bought some SkypeOut credit to connect with others who were Skypeless. Then realizing I could save nearly $1200US annually I quit the landline altogether. I have since spent $60 for a Linksys CIT200 wireless USB and am no longer tethered to the PC. There are better wireless phones available now but I will stick with this one for a while. If you are interested in untethering I suggest you seek out a USB phone with Skype onboard to connect to your modem or router directly to avoid the necessity of keeping your PC on 24/7.

]]> By: Rory http://blogpond.wordpress.com/2007/05/02/do-you-skype/#comment-1971 Rory Thu, 03 May 2007 06:03:18 +0000 http://blogpond.wordpress.com/2007/05/02/do-you-skype/#comment-1971 I do mention the "F" word! And it completely draws a blank - it's ultimately outweighed by what they perceive as the "inconvenience". I do mention the “F” word! And it completely draws a blank – it’s ultimately outweighed by what they perceive as the “inconvenience”.

]]> By: Luke McCallum http://blogpond.wordpress.com/2007/05/02/do-you-skype/#comment-1961 Luke McCallum Thu, 03 May 2007 00:07:53 +0000 http://blogpond.wordpress.com/2007/05/02/do-you-skype/#comment-1961 I have only recently gotten into skype but only as an instant messenger (i dont have a headset). Sometimes i feel like i have shot myself in the foot but i actually encourage my clients to install skype, add me to their list and message me when they have any questions regarding their websites. It saves alot of email backward and forwarding and needless phone calls. Re people giving up their landlines in favour of mobiles i completely agree. I worked in telco for Hutchison 3 prior to getting into Web and with the rise of capped plans more and more people are moving away from their ball and chain line rental costs. Personally i have not had a landline for over 5 years! and if i did have one installed it was purely for ADSL and i wouldnt have even known the number! Sorry for the long comment and no this is not a sponsored plug, but Skype is also now available on 3 Mobiles x-series handsets. I have only recently gotten into skype but only as an instant messenger (i dont have a headset).
Sometimes i feel like i have shot myself in the foot but i actually encourage my clients to install skype, add me to their list and message me when they have any questions regarding their websites.

It saves alot of email backward and forwarding and needless phone calls.

Re people giving up their landlines in favour of mobiles i completely agree. I worked in telco for Hutchison 3 prior to getting into Web and with the rise of capped plans more and more people are moving away from their ball and chain line rental costs. Personally i have not had a landline for over 5 years! and if i did have one installed it was purely for ADSL and i wouldnt have even known the number!

Sorry for the long comment and no this is not a sponsored plug, but Skype is also now available on 3 Mobiles x-series handsets.

]]> By: Meg http://blogpond.wordpress.com/2007/05/02/do-you-skype/#comment-1960 Meg Wed, 02 May 2007 23:58:51 +0000 http://blogpond.wordpress.com/2007/05/02/do-you-skype/#comment-1960 Scott - I bet they love that! I bought a cam to do that with my in-laws in Wollongong, just haven't got around to plugging the thing in! Scott – I bet they love that! I bought a cam to do that with my in-laws in Wollongong, just haven’t got around to plugging the thing in!

]]> By: Meg http://blogpond.wordpress.com/2007/05/02/do-you-skype/#comment-1959 Meg Wed, 02 May 2007 23:52:33 +0000 http://blogpond.wordpress.com/2007/05/02/do-you-skype/#comment-1959 Grown ups use MSN? There you go - I thought Twitter might take over there! I haven't heard of Jajah. Re the Telcos - dang if you can't beat 'em, buy 'em! And then use the data base to mercilessly plug all your paid products.... Grown ups use MSN? There you go – I thought Twitter might take over there! I haven’t heard of Jajah.

Re the Telcos – dang if you can’t beat ‘em, buy ‘em! And then use the data base to mercilessly plug all your paid products….

]]> By: Scott Yang http://blogpond.wordpress.com/2007/05/02/do-you-skype/#comment-1958 Scott Yang Wed, 02 May 2007 23:49:50 +0000 http://blogpond.wordpress.com/2007/05/02/do-you-skype/#comment-1958 I Skype too. Both parents and in-laws live in SE Asia, and Skype video calls are the easiest (+ cheapest) way for them to see their grandkids :) I Skype too. Both parents and in-laws live in SE Asia, and Skype video calls are the easiest (+ cheapest) way for them to see their grandkids :)

]]> By: Phil http://blogpond.wordpress.com/2007/05/02/do-you-skype/#comment-1957 Phil Wed, 02 May 2007 23:46:09 +0000 http://blogpond.wordpress.com/2007/05/02/do-you-skype/#comment-1957 I have Skype but don't use it often. All my friends & colleagues seem to use MSN for chat, and I've started using Jajah for calls since it avoids the need for new hardware or a softphone (and can still be free!). The mind boggles how much change and convergence is happening in this space - I'm sure the whole landscape will be very different by the end of the year. Will be interesting to see how the telcos respond ... I have Skype but don’t use it often. All my friends & colleagues seem to use MSN for chat, and I’ve started using Jajah for calls since it avoids the need for new hardware or a softphone (and can still be free!).

The mind boggles how much change and convergence is happening in this space – I’m sure the whole landscape will be very different by the end of the year. Will be interesting to see how the telcos respond …

]]> By: Meg http://blogpond.wordpress.com/2007/05/02/do-you-skype/#comment-1956 Meg Wed, 02 May 2007 23:33:11 +0000 http://blogpond.wordpress.com/2007/05/02/do-you-skype/#comment-1956 Greg - Nike (just do it)! Nick - Thanks for the mini update. So I guess at the end of the day, it's been a moderate success. With any luck Skype will hear you about the SMS issue. Rory - do you mention the "F" word (as in FREE)? Greg – Nike (just do it)!

Nick – Thanks for the mini update. So I guess at the end of the day, it’s been a moderate success. With any luck Skype will hear you about the SMS issue.

Rory – do you mention the “F” word (as in FREE)?

]]> By: Rory http://blogpond.wordpress.com/2007/05/02/do-you-skype/#comment-1953 Rory Wed, 02 May 2007 21:16:44 +0000 http://blogpond.wordpress.com/2007/05/02/do-you-skype/#comment-1953 I Skype. But I find it very difficult to explain to family members and friends why it is so great, and why they should have it. You see their eyes begin to glaze over. It's a bit off-putting. As you say, it is incredible to speak to people anywhere on a line that is clearer than your local telephone line. I have spoken to someone in the US - it's like they're next door! And the text-messaging is great, too. I Skype. But I find it very difficult to explain to family members and friends why it is so great, and why they should have it. You see their eyes begin to glaze over. It’s a bit off-putting.

As you say, it is incredible to speak to people anywhere on a line that is clearer than your local telephone line. I have spoken to someone in the US – it’s like they’re next door! And the text-messaging is great, too.

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