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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: London, UK
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I am about to download Skype on my iBook and just wanted to ask - does anyone know if an iBook bought in Feb 2005 will have a built in microphone or will I have to buy one of those usb phones to use Skype?
Are there any other options, e.g. a headset or free-standing microphone? Thanks "Tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms further" - The Great Gatsby |
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Devonshire - nearly twinned with Narnia
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They have a built-in microphone.
Check 2/3 of the way up to the right of the screen. Little hole? Microphone |
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: London, UK
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Thanks for letting me know. |
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Selfish Heathen
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Zone of Pain
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All white iBooks have a pinhole microphone as mattf described. It's a standard feature.
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Bristol, UK
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In fact there isn't a single ibook or powerbook or imac that dosn't come with a standard built in mic since... god years and years ago
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: London, UK
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Great - thanks everyone.
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Rocket Surgeon
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: The Canadark
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Bear in mind, though, that if you're using the built-in microphone and speakers, the "echo" effect may be unbearable for the person at the other end.
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You might want to get a headset if you're going to be using Skype often. It really reduces the echo Bryson mentioned and generally really improves sound quality.
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: London, UK
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Yeah - I was thinking about that, although I don't like wearing headphones that much. I might get an external usb microphone.
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