Skype on a Mac

[gargamel]

Afternoon

Would like to move to skype - I have a Mac with camera - Dual core intel thing

Do I need a handset ? Do I need anything extra by way of hardware, whats advisable here ?

Any suggestions gratefully rec'd

[PJR]

You don't need a headset, as it sounds like you have a laptop? Which will have speakers and a microphone built in.
So try it as it is.. But if you have problems with echo's or cant hear too clearly, then try the headset.

P,

[kevin63]

It's best with head set due to echoes, the other person will hear.

[ThePassenger]

kevin63 said:

It's best with head set due to echoes, the other person will hear.

And on the occasion the VOIP system goes a bit low quality, the headset will allow you to hear them more easily.

Even a cheapy one should stop echo's and deal with any potential crackle.

[whittaker52]

Evening just headphones will make a difference. No echoes and using the mic built into the system. i've used both a bluetooth headset and wired headset and they both work really well too. The bluetooth i found really impressive though. You can though, if you want, get a skype phone that either plugs into the usb port, or one that just connects to your broadband providing you have wireless access.

Personally i'd either just go for a pair of good headphones, or try the bluetooth headset trick.

[anonymous-user]

You might find that your mobile has bluetooth so you can use that.

[gargamel]

Thanks all