Re: Skype Phones - USB

["Davey" <DB1001@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

With a little googling...

"The most aggravating limitation of USB is the length restriction.
Because of the nature in which data is carried through the cable, USB
has an accepted maximum length of 15 feet.  Some devices, depending on
power needs and data bandwidth, may be able to go beyond this, but there
are no guarantees.  The only practical solution, aside from using a
different interface, is the use of repeater extension cables to fill the
gaps.  These cables have a small booster at the end which reads and
re-sends the signal instead of just passing it along.  They can be strung
along in a row, and so long as there is never more than 15 feet of cable
between boosters, it is possible to run USB up to an extended maximum of
80 feet.  This can get expensive, however, and alternatives are most
often recommended."

HTH.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ho Yin Ng" <yahoogroups@xxxxxxx>
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 11:51 AM
Subject: Re: [ukha_d] Skype Phones - USB


>
> I think you have convinced me to get one.
>
> In addition to this I also want to use my Bluetooth headset with
Skype.
>
> I know it is possible, but I know not all BT dongles can handle a BT
> headset. The one I currently have a Belkin cannot.
>
> Can anyone point me in the direction of one that can?
>
> Also can one extend the USB cable using a USB extender? SWMBO like to
sit
> on the bed to talk and the computer is a bit far away.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ho yin
>
>
> At 11:41 23/02/2005, you wrote:
>
> >Bit of an update really regarding this.
> >I did buy the ones from firebox.. excellent service in that I
ordered
them @
> >15:00 and they were with me by 08:00 the next morning.
> >
> >The phone itself is actually OK. I was surprised by the quality  -
it
being
> >higher than I expected. The Lead from USB port through to the base
is
nice
> >and long so allowing for leaving the phone on your desk - assuming
you
have
> >a tower machine under the desk.
> >The actual handset (and base) are slightly smaller than a normal
BT style
> >clamshell phone. but as most people have tiny mobile phones this
isn't
> >really an issue for most people.
> >The actual phone keys (on the base) have a positive click action.
> >The curly lead was perhaps a little too short.. but not too bad
> >
> >The installation was not so straightforward though. The install CD
comes
> >with skype 1.0 and installs this and then this installer calls the
voip
> >phone installer. I already had skype 1.1 installed and so it got
confused
> >with installing the voip phone drivers. I couldn't load then
direct from
the
> >CD either. I then downloaded the latest drivers from the website..
got
the
> >phone installed but couldn't get it to link in with skype.
> >
> >In the end I removed skype 1.1. and the phone driver setup - via
add/remove
> >programs. Rebooted and then did a install of the original CD. This
worked.
> >Then upgraded to skype 1.1  - still OK and then finally loaded the
latest
> >drivers for the phone.. still OK.
> >
> >PRO :
> >Sound quality  - very good - better than  my normal landline
> >  nice audible ring tone from the phone
> >flashing orange lights when off-hook.
> >Integrates really well with skype. - launch skype when off-hook or
use
the
> >phone keys to select the contact to call etc.
> >
> >CON : I pick up a hum when using it on my wireless laptop which is
probably
> >due to the wireless card
> >Handset a bit too small when I hold it under my head against my
shoulder
> >Installation of software was tricky due to existing skype software
> >
> >8/10
> >
> >HTH
> >
> >Davey
>
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