Customer Reviews

Actiontec VoSKY Chatterbox for Skype

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It definitely works and was easy to set up but my major problem was that the voice coming out was very tinny and it also was difficult to get it loud enough to properly hear over any background noise (including quite typing). So unless you want to sit in complete silence while using this, I would recommend against.

If you need a basic and inexpensive Skype speakerphone, then this will do. For quality Skype conversation a headset or handset is best.

The device works. You have to talk close to the box (no roaming around the room while talking) in order for the microphone to pick up your voice. Though this is common with virtually all low end microphones. I like it.

I had borrowed one from a friend so I knew what I was getting. I use it for making Skype calls but I discovered it also works with my computer as a stand alone microphone. I just plugged it in and laid it on the desk next to the keyboard. My XP software found a driver and it worked. People at the other end say it has that speaker phone sound but everything is clear. Probably not the same clarity as a good headphone set but so simple and portable. I don't travel with my computer much but I can seee where it would be great on the road.

Works great for my laptop and compact for travel. Saves money using skype as opposed to cell phone or hotel room fees for phone use.

I travel extensively for my job (self-employed), and use Skype as my office phone number. This is the PERFECT accessory for me. Nine times out of ten I am on the phone I need to access my computer at the same time; hands-free is what is needed. It's tiny (about the size of a thin mouse), extremely light (carry around in your computer bag without a problem), and the audio quality is pretty good, too.

Only downside - I get occasional blue-screens from the driver for this product (running XP Pro, SP3). If you go through 3-4 plug in/unplug cycles then try to use the device for audio in it crashes my system. Yes, it's a pain, but I usually shut down 2-3 times a day (when I travel around), so it's a very rare issue for me. If you sit at your desk all day, and have a limited number of USB ports and need to plug/unplug many times, it may be an issue for you.

This product went straight to the junk drawer. It hooked up easily but takes over completly on audio. When this is connected it wipes out your other audio output so you have to plug it in and then unplug it each time you need it. Maybe ok for a laptop bag?

The volume is not loud enough and people have a hard time hearing on the other end even when you speak right into it. Spend more money on something that actually works.

This device works, but the sounds quality on it is very poor. The speaker is not great and the mic on it is very weak. I turned the volume all the way up on the mic (which they recommend as the default, which tells you something), and still had problems with the volume being to low. On the plus side, the device plugged in and was picked up right away. I tested it with Skype and except for the volume and sound quality issues, it all seemed to work.