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History Of Voip
VoIP has been around for about fifteen years, but most of its rise in popularity has come in the past five years. The first company to provide a product using VoIP technology is thought to be the Israeli company, Vocaltec, when they first bought out their service in 1995. It ran on a PC and was used by listening through the PC's speakers and taking through a microphone. All early VoIP worked this way, and some still does. The Vocaltec service was referred to as an ‘internet phone'. The quality was poor by telephone standards. It was mostly used for personal use and not really suitable for business.
VoIP technology grew over the next two or three years. People began to see the potential for this cheap alternative and experimented with different ways of using, and improving, this technology. Larger telecommunications companies started to think about developing VoIP services, and how it could also be used for business rather than just a cheap, poor quality service.
With early VoIP it was only possible to make calls from PC to PC. As the technology improved it became possible to make calls from a PC to telephones. This allowed users to call anyone, but they would have to use their PC to make these calls. It is now possible to use an internet connection but talk through a telephone or telephone like device, using VoIP adapters and VoIP phones. VoIP adapters allow users to use their existing telephone to talk over IP, and VoIP phones are devices that use the internet connection but look and feel just like a telephone. These have developed as providers have looked to improve not just VoIP's quality but also the user experience, meaning it is more likely to be taken up by a mass market.
VoIP's quality is something that has improved significantly. The growing popularity of broadband has been crucial to this. A high percentage of internet users now use broadband, which is important as the internet connection is the most important factor in the quality of VoIP. This has meant that more people have access to quality VoIP. The growing competition within the VoIP industry has meant they are all trying to improve quicker than their competitors. This has lead to a better all round service for customers. There are now many Business VoIP providers who provide a quality service, while still cheaper than the equivalent telephone providers.
Skype is probably the best known cheap VoIP provider. Calls with Skype are free PC to PC, and calls from a PC to a telephone are very cheap. It is mostly useful for personal use calling friends and family, but not suitable for business. There are sign though, that they are looking to move into this area.
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USB VoIP Telephone for Skype (Black) $25.79 Overview:LCD screen with blue backlightSupports VOIP platforms: SKYPE MSN QQ Google Talk AIM YahooDSP voice Processing, more clearlyHands-free with speaker-outTelephone mute functionNo need sound cardNo external power requiredSupports headphone jackSupports keypad dialing and press remind functionSupports preset dialing and phone book function Specification:Weight Approx:75gSize Approx:15 x 3.8 x 1.8 cm |
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USB VoIP Telephone for Skype (White) $14.88 Overview:Free from PC:with LCD dot matrix display.can display Skype titles,contacts,dial and call list and could be operated using the keypad.Supports 10 types of language displaying Chinese,simplified Chinese.English,German,France,Japanese and Korean.With blue backlightWith ring tones and adjusting operationPC-to-PC and PC-to-Phone operationPlug and playFully compatible with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0Support skype and the software telephones such as voipbuster,voipstunt,voipcheap,sparvoip,voipdiscount,internetcalls and netappel directly dialNo need for sound cardExternal power not requiredSuuort Echo cancellation,noise reductionSupports Skype and Skype speed-dialing functionFull duplex communicationUSB Audio device class specification 1.0 compatibleSupport Windows 98SE/Windows ME.2000.XP |
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USB Internal VoIP Skype Phone Telephone with LCD Screen $19.49 Description:Free from PC: with LCD dot matrix display, can display Skype title, contacts, dial and call list and could be operated using the keypad.This USB VoIP Telephone with blue backlight.With ring tones and adjustable volume.PC to PC and PC to phone operation.Plug and play.Fully compatible with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0.This USB VoIP Phone supports skype and the software telephones such as voipbuster, voipstunt, voipcheap, sparvoip, voipdiscount, internetcalls and netappel directly dial.No need for sound card.External power not required.Support Echo cancellation, noise reduction.Support Skype, and Skype speed-dialing function.Full duplex communication.USB Audio Device class specification 1.0 compatible.This USB LCD Skype Phone supports Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP and Vista.Recommed system requirements: Windows XP or 2K OS, 400MHz or above CPU, 128MB or above main memory. 15MB free HDD space. Broadband internet connection: ADSL or Cable modem.Casing Material: PlasticCable Length: ~171cmDimension: ~14.4(L) x 4.8(W) x 2(T)cmWeight: 147gPackage Included:1 x USB LCD VoIP Phone1 x CD |
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Black USB Internal VoIP Skype PC Headset Phone Telephone $20.49 Description:Operated using the keypad.This USB Internal Phone with blue backlight.With ring tones and adjustable volume.PC to PC and PC to phone operation.Plug and play.Fully compatible with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0.No need for sound card.External power not required.This USB VoIP Telephone supports Echo cancellation, noise reduction.Support Skype, and Skype speed-dialing function.Full duplex communication.USB Audio Device class specification 1.0 compatible.This USB Skype Phone supports Windows 2000, XP and Vista.Recommed system requirements: Windows XP or 2K OS, 400MHz or above CPU, 128MB or above main memory. 15MB free HDD space. Broadband internet connection: ADSL or Cable modem.Casing Material: PlasticCable Length: ~172.5cmDimension: ~15(L) x 3.8(W) x 2(T)cmWeight: 157gPackage Included:1 x USB VoIP Phone1 x CD |
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LCD Display USB VoIP Skype PC Headset Phone Telephone $19.49 Description:Free from PC: with LCD dot matrix display, can display Skype titles, contracts, dial and call list and could be operated using the keypad.This USB Internal Phone with blue backlight.PC to PC and PC to phone operation.Plug and play.Fully compatible with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0.Support Skype and the software telephones, such as voipbuster, voipstunt, voipcheap, sparvoip, voipdiscount, internetcalls and netappel dorectly dial.No need for sound card.External power not required.This USB VoIP Telephone supports Echo cancellation, noise reduction.Support Skype, and Skype speed-dialing function.Full duplex communication.USB Audio Device class specification 1.0 compatible.This USB LCD Skype Phone supports Windows 2000, XP and Vista.Recommed system requirements: Windows XP or 2K OS, 400MHz or above CPU, 128MB or above main memory. 15MB free HDD space. Broadband internet connection: ADSL or Cable modem.Casing Material: PlasticCable Length: ~136cmDimension: ~13.6(L) x 4.7(W) x 1.9(T)cmWeight: 157gPackage Included:1 x USB LCD VoIP Phone1 x USB Cable1 x CD |
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LCD USB Internal VoIP Skype PC Headset Phone Telephone $20.49 Description:Free from PC: with LCD dot matrix display, can display Skype title, contacts, dial and call list and could be operated using the keypad.This USB VoIP Headset with blue backlight.With ring tones and adjustable volume.PC to PC and PC to phone operation.Plug and play.Fully compatible with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0.This USB VoIP Phone supports skype and the software telephones such as voipbuster, voipstunt, voipcheap, sparvoip, voipdiscount, internetcalls and netappel directly dial.No need for sound card.External power not required.Support Echo cancellation, noise reduction.Support Skype, and Skype speed-dialing function.Full duplex communication.USB Audio Device class specification 1.0 compatible.This USB LCD Skype Phone supports Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP and Vista.Recommed system requirements: Windows XP or 2K OS, 400MHz or above CPU, 128MB or above main memory. 15MB free HDD space. Broadband internet connection: ADSL or Cable modem.Casing Material: PlasticCable Length: ~173cmDimension: ~15(L) x 3.8(W) x 2(T)cmWeight: 166gPackage Included:1 x USB LCD VoIP Phone1 x CD |
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LCD USB Internal VoIP Skype Headset Phone Telephone Black $20.49 Description:Free from PC: with LCD dot matrix display, can display Skype title, contacts, dial and call list and could be operated using the keypad.This USB VoIP Headset with blue backlight.With ring tones and adjustable volume.PC to PC and PC to phone operation.Plug and play.Fully compatible with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0.This USB VoIP Phone supports skype and the software telephones such as voipbuster, voipstunt, voipcheap, sparvoip, voipdiscount, internetcalls and netappel directly dial.No need for sound card.External power not required.Support Echo cancellation, noise reduction.Support Skype, and Skype speed-dialing function.Full duplex communication.USB Audio Device class specification 1.0 compatible.This USB Skype Phone supports Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP and Vista.Recommed system requirements: Windows XP or 2K OS, 400MHz or above CPU, 128MB or above main memory. 15MB free HDD space. Broadband internet connection: ADSL or Cable modem.Casing Material: PlasticCable Length: ~173cmDimension: ~15(L) x 3.8(W) x 2(T)cmWeight: 166gPackage Included:1 x USB LCD VoIP Phone1 x CD |
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USB LCD Internal VoIP Skype Phone Telephone for Laptop PC $19.49 Description:Free from PC: with LCD dot matrix display, can display Skype title, contacts, dial and call list and could be operated using the keypad.This USB Internal Phone with blue backlight.With ring tones and adjustable volume.PC to PC and PC to phone operation.Plug and play.Fully compatible with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0.This USB VoIP Phone supports skype and the software telephones such as voipbuster, voipstunt, voipcheap, sparvoip, voipdiscount, internetcalls and netappel directly dial.No need for sound card.External power not required.Support Echo cancellation, noise reduction.Support Skype, and Skype speed-dialing function.Full duplex communication.USB Audio Device class specification 1.0 compatible.This USB LCD Skype Phone supports Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP and Vista.Recommed system requirements: Windows XP or 2K OS, 400MHz or above CPU, 128MB or above main memory. 15MB free HDD space. Broadband internet connection: ADSL or Cable modem.Casing Material: PlasticCable Length: ~171cmDimension: ~14.4(L) x 4.8(W) x 2(T)cmWeight: 147gPackage Included:1 x USB LCD VoIP Phone1 x CD |
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Xblue SP2014 XBLUE Desktop 2014 Skype Telephone $90 Type: Wired VoIP Ports: Handset cord connected to RJ-11 Port WAN: One 10/100 BaseT RJ-45 Port Display: 1.8 inch Color LCD, 128 X 160, 65K Power: 9V DC/1A Specifications: Signaling Protocol: Skype Networking: Static IP, DHCP Client Skype Features Supported: Skype to Skype SkypeIn SkypeOut Skype Voicemail Skype Search Directory Skype Contact List Skype Presence Smart Filter Call Waiting Conference Call (Guest Only) Call Log User Profiles. Features: Speakerphone Volume Up and Down Calling Party Identification Mute Hold Last Number Redial Navigation Keys. |
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IP 712 VOIP TELEPHONE $243.99 IP 712 VOIP TELEPHONE |
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XBlue Networks SP2014 Skype Speakerphone $149.18 The Xblue SP2014 Skype Desktop Telephone is an Always On Skype phone that does not require a PC and can save you a ton of money. Make calls anywhere in the world to other Skype users for free or call landline telephones or cell phones for next to nothing (Skype calling rates are really tiny) Just connect the XBLUE Skype telephone to your existing home or office broadband network access your Skype account directly from the phone s interactive LCD and you are ready to go it is that easy. IP Phone Technology: VoIP. Connectivity Technology: Wired. Total Number of Phone Lines: 1. |
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An Investigation Into Skype Technologies S.A. $109.3 Bachelor Thesis from the year 2006 in the subject Economics / Business: General, grade: 1,8, New College Durham, 91 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: Skype is quite a new software enabling free calls over the Internet (Shaver, 2006). Users save money, because Skype charges nothing for telephone calls between Skype users. Only calling a landline or a mobile phone and receiving incoming calls from a conventional phone or mobile phone are charged (Skype Fast Facts, 2005). This idea is supposed to revolutionize the whole phone market (Powell, 2005). VoIP is the future telecommunications media in Germany. What is Skype s future in Germany? Author: Stadler, Josephine Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 86 Publication Date: 2009/02/08 Language: English Dimensions: 5.83 x 8.27 x 0.21 inches |
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UBS Products SP50 Sanwa Skype Voip Corded Usb Phone $18.84 A VOIP internet phone that works with just a USB connection . The Compufon SP50 simply connects to a computer s USB port and can be used on any computer with a high speed internet connection. Making calls feels like using a regular telephone. The Compufon SP50 is used just like a traditional phone and achieves the same sound quality. Using the Skype(TM) software you can easily make calls to other Skype(TM) users. When the Sp50 s receiver is picked up the Skype(TM) program starts automatically. After the initial software setup the Compufon SP50 can be used just like a regular phone at the house work or anywhere . By registering your contacts on the Contacts tab in Skype(TM) beforehand the computer can display who is online and who is available to talk. By using SkypeOut you can also make calls to fixedline and mobile phones as well.. Compatible with Windows 2000 Windows XP Professional or Home Edition Windows Vista Windows 7 and all other Skype(TM) compatable computers with an internet connection and an available USB port.Operations manual: Sanwa Compufon SP50 manual. Supported Models and Categories:. Alltel Wireless CDMA phone models. Apple iPad 2 Accessories. Apple iPhone 4 Verizon Accessories. Apple iPOD Touch Accessories. Apple. ATT Wireless. UT Starcom. Boost Wireless. Calcomp. WIRELESS CARRIERS. Casio GzOne C751 Ravine Accessories. Casio. CellularOne / Dobson. Cingular Wireless. HP iPAQ. Cricket Wireless. Sidekick. Touchpoint. Garmin Nuvifone. Palm. Helio. Hitachi. HTC. HTC Arrive Series Accessories. HTC Desire CDMA Accessories. HTC Droid Eris Accessories. HTC EVO Shift 4G Accessories. HTC Freestyle Accessories. HTC G2 Vanguard Series Accessories. HTC HD7 Series Accessories. HTC Droid Incredible 2 Accessories. HTC Inspire 4G Series Accessories. HTC Merge Series Accessories. HTC myTouch 4G Accessories. HTC Surround Series Accessories. HTC ADR6400 Thunderbolt Accessories. HTC Wildfire (CDMA) Accessories. Huawei U8150 Comet Accessories. Huawei M735 |
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Skylink USB Skype VoIP to PSTN (RJ11) Phone Adapter $28.8 - Support Skype, SIP, MSN etc.- 16 bits @ 44KHz sampling for both voice input and output- Support AGC for Audio input- System requirement: Win XP/2000, CPU 400MHz or higher, 128MB or more, Internet connection- Interfaces/Ports: 1 x USB 2.0 USB, 1 x PSTN Telephone Slot, 1 x PSTN Line Slot- Package Contents:- TA-201 USB-Telephone Adapter with USB Cable (Length: 110CM)- Telephone Cable- Start Up CD with DriverSpecificationsDimensions: 3.35 in x 2.36 in x 1.06 inWeight: 6.81 oz |
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USB Skype Gateway Skype Telephone Converter $24 Descriptions:Turn your ordinary line telephone to skype phone.Take the telephone to make the skype call as you make normal callListen the skype calling as normal telephone callAlso keeps the normal telephone function when pluged, which means you can't miss any telephone call while enjoy its skype talking.USB powering, convenient and easy operation.Install the driver, then its ready no complicated setting.Package contents:1 x Skype gateway converter1 x English user guide1 x Driver CD |
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Bell phones 21220 Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Travel Telephone $43.99 "Northwestern Bell 21220 Brand New Includes One Year Warranty, The Northwestern Bell 21220 VOIP phone for Skype with ultra slim design. The phone allows you to make Skype calls as well as standard calls. The phone is also compatible with MSN messenger and Yahoo messenger. The phone features full dialing and navigation keys for all internet functions and the large LCD displays all important information. The VOIP phone is RoHs compliant and has a USB connection. 21200 Features : Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Travel Telephone, Single Line Operation, Make Skype Calls & Standard Calls, Compatible w/ MSN Messenger & Yahoo Messenger, Large LCD Display, Time & Date, Clear Duplex Communication, Full Dialing & Navigation Keys For All Internet Functions, 10 Selectable Ringtones, RoHS Compliant, USB Connection" |
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SKYPE USB VOIP Phone $11.3 - Operated using the keypad- Supports 10 types of languages: displaying Chinese, simplified Chinese, English, German, France, Japanese, Korean, etc.- With blue backlight- With ring tones and adjustable volume- PC-to-PC and PC-to-phone operation- Plug & play- Fully compatible with USB1.1 and 2.0- No need for sound card- External power not required- Support Echo cancellation, noise reduction- Support Skype, and Skype speed-dialing function- Full duplex communication- USB Audio device class specification 1.0 compatible - Color: Black |
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Computer Headphone w/ Flexible Microphone - Silver/Black for VOIP, SKYPE & More $8.99 Computer Headphone w/ Flexible Microphone - Silver/Black for VOIP, SKYPE & More |
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Misc / Sanwa Skype VOIP Corded USB Phone / SP-50 $11.77 Misc - Sanwa Skype VOIP Corded USB Phone - SP-50 |
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ActionTec Vosky VoIP Call Center For Skype USB07051C01 USB07051C-01 $49.73 ActionTec Vosky VoIP Call Center For Skype USB07051C01 USB07051C-01 |
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VOIP/ SKYPE Handsfree Stereo Headset $16.66 This is a VOIP/ SKYPE handsfree stereo headset with a microphone. This headset is perfect for internet phone, conference calls and video games.Compatible with VOIP Skype/ MSN/ Yahoo/ ICQ/ AOL or internet callingGreat bass and trebleAdjustable headband and foam ear pads for comfortAdjustable volume control on cordInterface: 3.5mm jacksCable length: 78 inchesWarning: California residents only, please note per Proposition 65 that this product may contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. |
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Handsfree Headset with Microphone for VOIP/ SKYPE $16.61 This is a hands free headset with microphone for VOIP/ SKYPE. This headset is great for internet phone, conference calls and video games.Fully compatible with VoIP Skype/ MSN/ Yahoo/ ICQ/ AOL or internet callingHeadset offers great bass and treble sound qualityAdjustable for comfortable fitAdjustable volume control on cordPlugs into standard 3.5mm audio jacksWire length: 6.5 feetWarning: California residents only, please note per Proposition 65 that this product may contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. |
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ADTRAN / IP 706 VOIP TELEPHONE / 1200769E1#B $218.28 ADTRAN - IP 706 VOIP TELEPHONE - 1200769E1#B |
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ADTRAN / IP 712 VOIP TELEPHONE / 1200770E1#B $252.03 ADTRAN - IP 712 VOIP TELEPHONE - 1200770E1#B |
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SKYPE USB VOIP Phone with LCD $13.04 - USB phone for skype- LCD display- USB 2.0 & 1.1 compatible- Plug & play- Allows you to receive and make calls from PC to PC or PC to phone- Compatible with Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP |
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Plastic USB VoIP Phone Skype $19 Feature:Operated using the keypadSupports 10 types of languages displaying Chinese, simplified Chinese, English, German, France, Japanese, KoreanWith blue backlightWith ring tones and adjustable volumePC-to-PC and PC-to-phone operation'Plug-and-playFully compatible with USB1.1 and USB 2.0No need for sound cardExternal power not requiredSupport Echo cancellation, noise reductionSupport Skype, and Skype speed-dialing functionFull duplex communicationUSB Audio Device class specification 1.0 compatibleSupport Windows 2000.XPRecommend system requirements: Windows XP or 2K OS, 400MHz or above COU, 128MBor above main memory. 15MBfree HDD space.Broadband internet connection: ADSL or Cable modemDimensions: 150mm*20mm*38mm(l*h*w)Data cable is 1.9m in lengthWeight:168g |
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SKYDECT USB VoIP/PSTN ATA Adapter for Skype $30.6 - Compact and delicate design- Upgrade your phone to be a PSTN/VoIP Dual mode phone- Seamlessly integrated with Skype, VoipBuster, VoipStunt, VoipCheap, VoipDiscount, SparVoip, Internetcalls, and NetAppel, etc.- Enjoy wireless VoIP if you have a DECT phone or another cordless phone- System Requirements: Windows 2000/XP; ADSL/33.6K modem or faster Internet connections- Comes with driver CD and USB + RJ11 cablesSpecificationsDimensions: 3.9 in x 2.95 in x 1.02 inWeight: 7.02 oz |
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Skype Hacks $19.99 If you've heard about Skype--and who hasn't with all the recent media attention devoted to internet telephone services--chances are you've been mighty tempted to try it out. Skype Hacks tells you what all the Skype hype is about, explains the basics, and shows you more than 100 clever tips and tricks for tweaking and tuning Skype to make it do just what you want and more. Millions of people (48 million and counting, in fact) have opted for Skype, which uses peer-to-peer (P2P) technology to turn any PC, Mac, or Pocket PC into a telephone. Skype offers free calls between computers and extremely cheap calls to "old-fashioned" phone numbers (landlines and mobile phones). The sound quality is excellent, and end-to-end encryption means the connection is private and secure. But if you really know what you're doing, Skype can accomplish a whole lot more than that. Software developer and author Andrew Sheppard recently converted his entire house to Skype and uses it for all his personal and business calls, even when he's traveling. In Skype Hacks , he shows you how to do things with the technology that even the engineers at Skype probably never intended. Skype Hacks shows you how to: Get started with Skype Figure out how much money you're saving and maximize your savings Cut the ties to your old phone company Optimize your Skype configuration Integrate Skype with desktop tools like Microsoft Office and your web browser Set up a Skype-based call center The book offers ideas for creating and organizing a contacts list, using Skype to transfer files, taking advantage of chat and voicemail capabilities, turning a PDA into a mobile phone, and automating Skype for even greater efficiency. So whether you'd simply like to give Skype a trial run, you want new Skype ring tones and fun on-hold music, or you're considering wiring your home with Skype to get rid of "regular" phone service altogether, Skype Hacks is your ideal guide. |
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Black VOIP/ SKYPE Handsfree Headset/ Microphone $15.57 This is a black VOIP/ SKYPE Hands-free Headset with Microphone. This Hands Free overhead VOIP/ Skype headset is great for internet phone, conference calls, video games.Offers great bass and treble sound qualityAdjustable head band and foam ear padsFeatures with adjustable volume control on the cordPlugs into standard 3.5mm audio jacks, for speaker and microphoneColor: BlackSuggested Applications: Computers with accessible 3.5mm speaker and microphone jacks / Great for laptops, MP3 players and DVD players with 3.5mm audio outputFully compatible with: VoIP Skype / MSN / Yahoo / ICQ / AOL or internet callingWarning: California residents please note per Proposition 65 that this product may contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. |