Skype costs you nothing when you're computer to computer Nathalie?? How is it you think you're ahead paying $60 a month? The phones aren't that expensive? Just curious?
Ken On 24/1/07 5:19 PM, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi All: > > I can vouch for Keyspan as well--although one issue I have noticed is that it > takes AAA batteries. If you are OK with using the batteries to make calls then > that is great; but factor the cost of the batteries into the overall cost of > Skype. > > I call the USA for hours every week and I find that i can have a "cap" on my > phone calls on a regular phone of $60 per month. This makes my regular phone > cheaper than Skype! > > And when people from the USA call me, Skype charges for Australia are either > the same as or worse than some of the good deals on telcos there. > > So don't assume you are getting a great deal because you are using VOIP. > > Regards, > Nathalie > > Quoting Michael Kane Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > >> Hi Laura, >> >> I have been, for some time now, using the Keyspan cordless Skype >> phone. I have nothing but praise for this little phone. >> >> I was previously using a headset, which was excellent, and if I >> were, for some reason, to need hands-free, would use it again. >> However, the real advantage of the Keyspan is that it may be used at >> up to 100 metres from the computer. >> >> The phone is fully integrated with Skype in that contacts etc may be >> seen on the Keyspan display and call may be made directly from the >> phone. It will also open and close Skype. >> >> It also looks less conspiratorial if one is using the video option >> on Skype! The headset is quite confronting on video. >> >> Greatly recommended. >> Michael >> >> On 24/01/2007, at 3:09 PM, Laura Webb wrote: >> >>> >>> Now I wonder if someone can help me. I am just discovering the >>> wonders of Skype. Although not essential, I can see that a >>> telephone handset would be useful. Can someone please recommend a >>> Skype phone? There seem to be a number of different models >>> available including a wireless version. Is that the way to go or >>> would a simple cordless model suffice? >>> >>> >> >> Ph: 61 (0)8 9498 0952 >> Mob: 0405 750 696 >> Skype: Mikanta >> >> http://www.kanetaylor.id.au >> >> >> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Unsubscribe - <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> > > > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Unsubscribe - <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
