Communicator Blue C100S USB Speakerphone for Skype
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I thought I would write up this review for those Mac users who might be skeptical of the Polycom Communicator's compatibility with Mac OS X 10.4. Although Polycom offers no Mac drivers or official Mac support, I find that it works...
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I thought I would write up this review for those Mac users who might be skeptical of the Polycom Communicator's compatibility with Mac OS X 10.4. Although Polycom offers no Mac drivers or official Mac support, I find that it works extremely well out of the box. I have used it 4 times (just got it 2 days ago) and it is an amazing speakerphone. I have used it with Skype for Skype and Land-line/mobile calls within the United States, and everyone believes me to be using my Logitech USB headset, unless they have video and can see me headset-free. I have had a couple of instances of feedback, but these were cleared up once the person on the other end turned down their speaker volume or switched to headphones. In one case there was terrible feedback from my end, but it was because I opened ichat while on a skype call, and I think ichat opened the microphone, not allowing Skype or the Communicator to enact echo cancellation. Once I closed ichat, the call returned to echo-free quality. I have used it on ichat, and it works as well as my internal laptop speakers and isight microphone, without the "cave-like" sound I usually get on the isight. On Gizmo Project, the sound quality is excellent with no echo or feedback whatsoever. The buttons are the downside of this on the Mac - the "switch to skype" and "answer call" buttons do not function on the Communicator. The mute button functions, as does the LED, but the LED does not light up when there is an incoming call. The volume buttons work, but they do not control the master volume of the Mac. Both volume controls are independent of eachother. Although the Communicator does not indicate any response from touching the volume controls, they work fine. The unit is very light, well made, and of high quality with a very nice carrying case. Polycom says they will offer Mac support in early 2007, but I say why wait? This is well worth the money. I don't plan to use my headset again unless I need some privacy. Mac users, don't be put off by lack of Mac support - this unit functions extraordinarily well! Comment | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)
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