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    Built in microphone for the Dell Inspiron e1705?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by JJJanocha, Sep 14, 2007.

  1. JJJanocha

    JJJanocha Newbie

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    Does the Dell Inspiron e1705 come with a built in microphone? Want to know so I don't have to use a headset when on Skype.
     
    JJJanocha, Sep 14, 2007
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  2. montanajl

    montanajl Newbie

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    hi - i'm new to the group, but have the same question you posted about whether the inspiron has a microphone to be enabled to use with skype. could you share info?

    Thanks
     
    montanajl, Sep 4, 2008
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  3. gbragg

    gbragg Newbie

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    IF it does, I would not use it for skype. IF you use the inbuilt microhpone and speakers you will find that you get some pretty bad echo and quite probably feedback as Windows does very basic (and to be honest rubbish) Echo Cancelation.

    A headset is always the best way to go for Skype, or a USB Phone-style device. You can get special USB Boxes made by Polycom that give you loudspeaker & microphone with very good echo cancelation, however they are relatively expensive, costing around £60.
     
    gbragg, Sep 4, 2008
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  4. david714

    david714 Notebook Geek

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    I have an E1705 and it does not have a mic.
     
    david714, Sep 4, 2008
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