Skype Journal: Actiontec Skype USB Connector
January 18, 2005 10:03 AMEngadet reports on Actiontec's USB Skype phone connector. We are looking forward to trying the device which enables you to make Skype calls from your regular phone
Sometimes when Skype rings we scramble to find the headset in time to answer the call. This wouldn’t happen with Actiontec’s Internet Phone Wizard. It connects a regular phone to a computer for making, and receiving calls using Skype. The box channels the sound through the phone instead of the computer speakers and mic. There’s also some echo-cancellation technology that enhances the quality of the call. Engadget
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Bought one from amazon for $40 with skype driver
and it works as advertised.
(Note: Link to amazon reseller deleted)
Posted by: USB Skype user at March 7, 2005 4:35 PM
Hello all,
There seems to be an issue with the Actiontec Internet Phone Wizard (BlueBox only) in regards to SkypeOut and speed dialing
I have received reports that the BlueBox version does NOT properly dial SkypeOut speed dial entries.
Can anyone confirm this ?
I also have access to hundreds of the older GreenBox units that do NOT have this issue and can sell them for $50 each +s&h
I would be willing to sell them on my site if the demand is there for this functionality so we can have SkypeOut Speed dial work.
I own a GreenBox version and it works just fine with SkypeOut speed dial.
Let me know if you are interested. If I get 25 confirmations that they are wanted I will order them and solve this issue.
Send me an email.
Regards,
MG
www.SkypeTips.com
Posted by: mgough at March 26, 2005 9:56 PM
I'm learning and thinking about how to handle advertising in comments. I can see that we will have to provide some guidelines soon. I've deleted the link to an Amazon in the first post. I've left the data in the second post, for while I can't verify it green or blue it may be worth someone following up.
There is a piece in "let me know if you are interested" that is potentially a service for the Skype community.
Ultimately, I think the test is whether or not the comment adds context to the post. I'll support "adding" value and links to appropriate information resources or even competitive product where the context and the reason for the link is described.
Posted by: Stuart Henshall at March 27, 2005 5:16 PM