Skype?

Keevan_Colton · Post by **Keevan_Colton** » 2005-08-27 05:07pm

I've just been lured into the wonderful world of VoIP with Skype.com I was wondering who else here has used it? Anyone else with Skype? Anyone use another VoIP system?

Anyone got any recommendations, warnings, stories?

The Jester · Post by **The Jester** » 2005-08-27 06:01pm

I use it very frequently. My only recommendations are a broadband connection and a decent microphone/speakers. SkypeOut works remarkably well and is great for making long distant phone calls. Occasionally, depending on the quality of your connection, you might get a drop in quality of service, or the connection completely cut out, but it still functions remarkably well if you ask my opinion. Especially when you consider the savings from long distance calls.

Dahak · Post by **Dahak** » 2005-08-27 06:01pm

So far, I only had good experience with Skype. Great for team conferences...

Keevan_Colton · Post by **Keevan_Colton** » 2005-08-27 06:30pm

Anyone that fancies giving me a ring on it, my username is "Fearghul"

Akaramu Shinja · Post by **Akaramu Shinja** » 2005-08-27 07:50pm

I use Skype to allow my family in the US to call me for free, I bought a SkypeIN number in their local area, I also bough the Skype wireless phone USB kit, very nice and top quality sound.

Comosicus · Post by **Comosicus** » 2005-08-28 02:23am

I use it at work, to keep in touch with our boss from Canada. Very usefull.

The Cleric · Post by **The Cleric** » 2005-08-28 04:49am

I use it to coordinate during WoW sessions.

Ace Pace · Post by **Ace Pace** » 2005-08-28 07:28am

Can anyone explain whats the differance with Skype that makes it unique from such things like Ventrilo/Messenger?
From this thread I gather its a point to point voice chat program, no allowance for multiple conversations at the same time?

Akaramu Shinja · Post by **Akaramu Shinja** » 2005-08-28 07:51am

Ace Pace wrote:Can anyone explain whats the differance with Skype that makes it unique from such things like Ventrilo/Messenger?
From this thread I gather its a point to point voice chat program, no allowance for multiple conversations at the same time?

You can give and recieve calls from hard telephone lines at scarily cheap rates? You can buy a number that is local to people you know (for like 20 bucks a year) and they call you for free as it's local rate? The quality is also far greater than Vent/Messenger.

Ace Pace · Post by **Ace Pace** » 2005-08-28 07:53am

Okey, VOIP, thats a serious draw *starts looking into credit cards to use for this*. And the quality, I really don't care about that one, hows its affect on game pings? Since I usually 1v1 I don't really care about large vent servers, and MSN voice is too laggy I'm intrested in another good voice program.

Akaramu Shinja · Post by **Akaramu Shinja** » 2005-08-28 07:56am

Ace Pace wrote:Okey, VOIP, thats a serious draw *starts looking into credit cards to use for this*. And the quality, I really don't care about that one, hows its affect on game pings? Since I usually 1v1 I don't really care about large vent servers, and MSN voice is too laggy I'm intrested in another good voice program.

I play games while using it all the time, doesn't cause me any lag whatsoever. Granted I have a phat downstream, but my upstream is only 256kbps so yeah, works great. Also you can pay for all Skype services with Paypal. Best of all, when using SkypeOUT it only charges you based on credit you've paid for, can't go over it. So no scary massive bills etc

Keevan_Colton · Post by **Keevan_Colton** » 2005-08-28 07:58am

Akaramu Shinja wrote:
Ace Pace wrote:Okey, VOIP, thats a serious draw *starts looking into credit cards to use for this*. And the quality, I really don't care about that one, hows its affect on game pings? Since I usually 1v1 I don't really care about large vent servers, and MSN voice is too laggy I'm intrested in another good voice program.
I play games while using it all the time, doesn't cause me any lag whatsoever. Granted I have a phat downstream, but my upstream is only 256kbps so yeah, works great. Also you can pay for all Skype services with Paypal. Best of all, when using SkypeOUT it only charges you based on credit you've paid for, can't go over it. So no scary massive bills etc

It's like a really cool pay as you go mobile for your PC

Ace Pace · Post by **Ace Pace** » 2005-08-28 07:59am

I'd love to use Paypal for many things, but Paypal requires initially a credit/debit card

but thats a whole vent.

And sounds good, I'll look into aquiring it, Ace Pace incoming onto the Skype network

Keevan_Colton · Post by **Keevan_Colton** » 2005-08-28 08:04am

Ace Pace wrote:I'd love to use Paypal for many things, but Paypal requires initially a credit/debit card but thats a whole vent.

And sounds good, I'll look into aquiring it, Ace Pace incoming onto the Skype network

You can use it comp to comp for free so no need to wait.

Ace Pace · Post by **Ace Pace** » 2005-08-28 08:14am

For me thats not a big draw, I'll get it anyways, but I don't see the P2P chatting as something that I'd use alot.

Keevan_Colton · Post by **Keevan_Colton** » 2005-08-28 10:12am

Ace Pace wrote:For me thats not a big draw, I'll get it anyways, but I don't see the P2P chatting as something that I'd use alot.

Give it a try first, it kicks the ass of all the other voice chat options I've encountered.

Ace Pace · Post by **Ace Pace** » 2005-08-28 10:44am

Ace1Pace is here.

The Grim Squeaker · Post by **The Grim Squeaker** » 2005-08-28 10:55am

I have it but prefer writing.

Ace Pace · Post by **Ace Pace** » 2005-08-28 11:02am

Can you write while crazily dodging gunfire and upshooting a bunch of T's on Dust2?

Voice chat is awesome, it won't replace my IM programs but its a good use of mics