09-09-2004, 04:25 PM
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Magi
Join Date: Feb 2004
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Skype for Pocket PC 1.0 Released
"Skype Technologies S.A...today launched Skype for Pocket PC Version 1.0. Skype for Pocket PC 1.0 is free software, developed specifically to enable Skype for PDA devices. First unveiled as beta software in April, Skype for Pocket PC 1.0 enables the users of handheld computers with Wi-Fi and the Pocket PC operating system to make free unlimited calls from any Wi-Fi hot spot. The software can be downloaded for free and is available immediately at www.skype.com.
Skype for Pocket PC enables cross-platform voice calls to other Skype users running Skype for Windows, Skype for Linux or Skype for Mac OS X. All Skype software is free, easy to download, simple to use, and offers superior call quality and security. Skype users control their online presence and contact lists, and have many options to customize their overall Skype experience."
Skype for Pocket PC Free Features:
∙ Free: Unlimited calling to all other Skype users with superior quality
� Global Directory: User-built global directory of Skype contacts
� Security: End-to-end encryption for privacy
� Conference calling: Participate in conference calls with up to 5 people
� Customization: My Picture image display
� Mobility: Use Skype from any Wi-Fi hotspot in the world
∙ Multiple Skype accounts on one device
� Instant messaging and more
As promised in my interview, Skype for Pocket PC 1.0 has been released just a few short weeks after the desktop client. Also as promised, all calls to other Skype users remain free, with value-added services such as calls to non-Skype POTS (plain old telephone system) users coming with a slight fee. To use Skype for Pocket PC, you'll need a 400mhz WM2003 device with WiFi. The voice application will not work over a GPRS connection, but the instant messaging functionality works just fine. Give it a try and let us know what you think! 8)
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09-09-2004, 04:59 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 96
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Re: Skype for Pocket PC 1.0 Released
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Originally Posted by Pat Logsdon
To use Skype for Pocket PC, you'll need a 400mhz WM2003 device with WiFi.
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Will it work with Dell Axim X30 324mhz with WiFi?
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09-09-2004, 05:08 PM
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Magi
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 2,186
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Re: Skype for Pocket PC 1.0 Released
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Originally Posted by cdcooker
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Originally Posted by Pat Logsdon
To use Skype for Pocket PC, you'll need a 400mhz WM2003 device with WiFi.
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Will it work with Dell Axim X30 324mhz with WiFi? |
It might, but I wouldn't hold my breath - it doesn't work on my wife's hp 1945 with a 266 mhz processor. If you try it and it works, please let us know!
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09-09-2004, 05:52 PM
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Editor Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,221
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I just got back from a business trip. Before I left, I downloaded the app, looking forward to trying free calls back to home. Then, I realized it wouldn't work on my 206Mhz PPC 2002. Oh well.
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09-09-2004, 06:20 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 10
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Recommend Mic/hdphn to use with E755?
I'l love to try skype for PPC, but I need to find a Mic/hdphn for my E755 first. Recommendations, anyone?
TIA, Gerry
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09-09-2004, 06:31 PM
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Sage
Join Date: Dec 2005
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struggling to see the value in this software... help me out. since most cell phones have free LD, and most people have cell phones - what space does skype play in? people w/o cell phones? just curious not trying to be nasty - i want to try it but trying to think to myself "why?".
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09-09-2004, 06:39 PM
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Editor Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2006
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I don't have a cell so I'd be interested, if I had the hardware I needed. One thought...you might could use this and save cell minutes or roaming charges if you had them and you knew someone was online.
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09-09-2004, 06:42 PM
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Sage
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 618
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does skype let you text chat with the person too if they are not available to voice chat?
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09-09-2004, 07:07 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 10
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struggling to see the value in this software... help me out. since most cell phones have free LD, and most people have cell phones - what space does skype play in? people w/o cell phones? just curious not trying to be nasty - i want to try it but trying to think to myself "why
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The value is:
1) You don't use cellphone plan minutes - it's truly "free" no-limit usage to another skype user.
2) You can call anywhere to any phone (including western Europe, and many other global spots as well) for 1.7 cents per minute.
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09-09-2004, 07:09 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 229
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It is a TREMENDOUS benefit for me. I use a Toshiba E800 which has the required 400mhz speed needed to make it work and I just got through talking to a friend in South Africa for 35 minutes. When you translate that into the good old American dollar it is a fantastic savings. We need to talk at least once a week and some times even more. Thank you Skype!
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PDA stuff... Dell Axim 51v with 1g CF and SD card and a LOT of cool software.
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