Hi
A friend of mine would like to use VoIP applications like Skype or X-Lite without being stuck in front of her computer. She wants something that would let her get further than the Bluetooth solutions typically alow (typically 6-10 feet, which is not far enough).
Anybody knows of a solution? Some kind of DECT-based USB key?
Thank you.
I don't have the answer but I get more than 6-10 feet out of my bt headset. It is a Motorola Hxxx series if that helps.
Jonathan
There are some Skype enabled DECT phones, Olympia is one make I recall. If she has got a router with ethernet port then an SIP based VoIP is better solution. Just get an ATA and any DECT phone, and it will work without the computer being on or even connected. Regards, Martin
Thanks for the pointer. The 6-10 feet thing is what I read in sales brochures, hence my looking at a longer-range solution.
So you got a H500 and the PC850 USB add-on to use Skype wirelessly?
Mmm... So it would look like this: router -> ATA -> DECT base with RJ11 -> DECT headset. Looks like an interesting alternative to Motorola's ear-plug + USB combo at $99, but it's probably more expensive too.
Vincent:
Shouldn't be, Linksys PAP2 (unlocked) and cheap(ish) DECT phone for $99 is I think possible. Regards, Martin
I'll take a look. Thanks for the idea.
There was a similar thread here not long ago. See if you can get any additional ideas from there.
Thanks. Looks like the $50 + $50 solution to get a Bluetooth USB key + earset doesn't work too well, and I should get a $300 dollar solution from Plantronics instead.
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