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Skype and the iPad
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yeah! I have to admit though, I've only tried Skype a few times on a computer, and the quality was so irritating (cutting out, etc..) that I haven't tried it again. Not that my AT&T iPhone voice service is much better...
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Skype sound quality varies, but it is often totally fine.
There are a bunch of soft-phones for the iPhone, which work fine with most VOIP providers. For Skype users, I would get Fring, which among other things does Skype over 3G. This is what I use, instead of the Skype app. |
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I fail to see how the iPad lends itself to Skype use.
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I'm guessing people who use Skype now on their computers and notebooks with a bluetooth headset or Mic/headphones, can do the same using their iPad while browsing the web, and stuff, just from the comfort of their couch.
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Am I correct in thinking that Skype is only free for Skype to Skype connections and actually charges for Skype to NON Skype (e.g. landline) connections?
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You are right. But they also have monthly plans in a number of countries. You get a number you can be reached at and you can make unlimited calls inside the country to any landline (and in some cases mobile) numbers.
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well you can plug in headphones/mic to the ipad or use bluetooth. while it doesn't fit in your pocket like a phone. nothing to stop it from working like one.
i've been a skype user for years (including skypeout). it's relatively cheap and it works. while it doesn't seem to have a wide audience in the US it is very much in use in other countries. quality is good enough for voice. on occasion i've had some overseas calls with echos, i just call back and it's gone. no worse than any other telecom equipment these days. |
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