OHbaby! Forums : Skype https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:13:35 +0000 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 11:00:04 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=33914 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Skype : We have it its brill. Keep up...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33914&PID=1063881&title=skype#1063881 Author: Babe
Subject: 33914
Posted: 15 June 2010 at 11:00am

We have it its brill. Keep up with family down south, in aussie and uk. Don't find it uses much allowance either ]]> Tue, 15 Jun 2010 11:00:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33914&PID=1063881&title=skype#1063881 <![CDATA[Skype : GOing to add another thing in....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33914&PID=1063799&title=skype#1063799 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 33914
Posted: 15 June 2010 at 9:40am

GOing to add another thing in. We are doing renovations at the moment, and last night I was able to take my parents on a tour of what we had done as they can't just pop over and see it.

]]> Tue, 15 Jun 2010 09:40:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33914&PID=1063799&title=skype#1063799 <![CDATA[Skype : We I ended up buying a cheap camera...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33914&PID=1063508&title=skype#1063508 Author: myfullhouse
Subject: 33914
Posted: 14 June 2010 at 9:39pm

We I ended up buying a cheap camera and my Bro installed it yesterday for us. I hear what you say about a good quality camera but we only have a few people who we may contact and I want to make sure we use it before I fork out for a better one. Looking forward to using it for the first time]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:39:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33914&PID=1063508&title=skype#1063508 <![CDATA[Skype : We Skype here too. We dont have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33914&PID=1057432&title=skype#1057432 Author: WestiesGirl
Subject: 33914
Posted: 08 June 2010 at 11:15pm

We Skype here too. We dont have a normal landline (naked ADSL) so thats how we keep in touch with family back home. We could pay to use it for normal phone calls but thats what we use our cell phones for.

We use the free version and I highly recommend it Oh yes, I second using a good camera too. ]]> Tue, 08 Jun 2010 23:15:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33914&PID=1057432&title=skype#1057432 <![CDATA[Skype : I agree its great! Do invest in...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33914&PID=1056229&title=skype#1056229 Author: Booski
Subject: 33914
Posted: 08 June 2010 at 10:26am

I agree its great! Do invest in a good quality camera tho, you do get what you pay for and the experience won't be anywhere near as cool if the quality is crap!]]> Tue, 08 Jun 2010 10:26:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33914&PID=1056229&title=skype#1056229 <![CDATA[Skype : Yep I use skype to talk to my...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33914&PID=1056150&title=skype#1056150 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 33914
Posted: 08 June 2010 at 9:17am

Yep I use skype to talk to my brother in England, its fantastic!!]]> Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:17:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33914&PID=1056150&title=skype#1056150 <![CDATA[Skype : We have been using skype pretty...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33914&PID=1056149&title=skype#1056149 Author: ShellyBR
Subject: 33914
Posted: 08 June 2010 at 9:16am

We have been using skype pretty much every day for the last 4 years, it is great. My ds knows his grandparents even though they live the otherside of the world. It is quite funny though when he tries to show whoever he is talking to on the phone what he is doing cause he is so used to the camera on skype.

We also use it to make calls overseas it costs very little to call a land line. Our phone bill is mostly line rental and broadbrand.]]> Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:16:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33914&PID=1056149&title=skype#1056149 <![CDATA[Skype : We use it for DHs Mum (in UK)...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33914&PID=1056141&title=skype#1056141 Author: maysie
Subject: 33914
Posted: 08 June 2010 at 9:08am

We use it for DHs Mum (in UK) and my family and girlfriends overseas too. Lily has tea parties with my sister and she reads her stories. Some of my friends in London have it on their phones so we chat often (no video) but also text chat (like msn). I would recommend getting a decent quality camera though as it makes a huge difference ]]> Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:08:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33914&PID=1056141&title=skype#1056141 <![CDATA[Skype : Yeah Skype is great! The in laws...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33914&PID=1056110&title=skype#1056110 Author: Cassie
Subject: 33914
Posted: 08 June 2010 at 8:21am

Yeah Skype is great! The in laws have just recently got hooked up, and hopefully my Dad will be soon - the kids think its great being able to see their grandparents more often, and every time Lauren see's a headset she wants to put it on and talk to someone now lol. We do need to get a better camera though as ours is just a budget one. Skype is so easy to use, and so much cheaper than making a regular call. ]]> Tue, 08 Jun 2010 08:21:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33914&PID=1056110&title=skype#1056110 <![CDATA[Skype : Just want to throw my hat in the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33914&PID=1056099&title=skype#1056099 Author: BugTeeny
Subject: 33914
Posted: 08 June 2010 at 8:00am

Just want to throw my hat in the ring..

It's awesome! Worth it's weight in gold.

My Dad lives in America, so being able to video chat once a week, especially for Hannah, is fantastic. He visits once a year, and his last two trips out (for Hannah's 1st and 2nd birthdays) she's recognised him immediately and acted as if she sees him everyday.

Definitely worth the web-cam investment, I say!]]> Tue, 08 Jun 2010 08:00:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33914&PID=1056099&title=skype#1056099 <![CDATA[Skype : We have it too and it is great....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33914&PID=1055994&title=skype#1055994 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 33914
Posted: 07 June 2010 at 9:46pm

We have it too and it is great. I use it to see my parents at least once a week and the boys love to see their nana and granddad. I don't have many people on mine but the few I do I skype with often.

Also didn't take very long to download it either.

]]> Mon, 07 Jun 2010 21:46:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33914&PID=1055994&title=skype#1055994 <![CDATA[Skype : Cool, might look at going and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33914&PID=1055990&title=skype#1055990 Author: myfullhouse
Subject: 33914
Posted: 07 June 2010 at 9:44pm

Cool, might look at going and buying a camera for the computer then. Thanks heaps]]> Mon, 07 Jun 2010 21:44:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33914&PID=1055990&title=skype#1055990 <![CDATA[Skype : Skype rocks! All our immediate...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33914&PID=1055989&title=skype#1055989 Author: tishy
Subject: 33914
Posted: 07 June 2010 at 9:44pm

Skype rocks! All our immediate family live in Ireland.
I was on it for 1h30 yesterday and it used about 300mbs of my bandwidth.

Edited by tishy]]> Mon, 07 Jun 2010 21:44:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33914&PID=1055989&title=skype#1055989 <![CDATA[Skype : It must not use up too much as...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33914&PID=1055988&title=skype#1055988 Author: fattykat
Subject: 33914
Posted: 07 June 2010 at 9:43pm

It must not use up too much as we have only used up our allowance once (3GB) and Mum & I Skype each other for at least half an hour probably about twice a week and thats video calling.
Its great as Mum gets to see DD and I think it helps DD 'remember' who Nana is ]]> Mon, 07 Jun 2010 21:43:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33914&PID=1055988&title=skype#1055988 <![CDATA[Skype : I think it uses not much if you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33914&PID=1055903&title=skype#1055903 Author: Delli
Subject: 33914
Posted: 07 June 2010 at 8:50pm

I think it uses not much if you are just doing voice but more if you are using video as well. Not sure sorry.]]> Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:50:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33914&PID=1055903&title=skype#1055903 <![CDATA[Skype : Does it just use up your internet...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33914&PID=1055895&title=skype#1055895 Author: myfullhouse
Subject: 33914
Posted: 07 June 2010 at 8:46pm

Does it just use up your internet "allowance" that you have with your internet provider? If so does it use alot?]]> Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:46:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33914&PID=1055895&title=skype#1055895 <![CDATA[Skype : http://www.skype.com/intl/en/home Here...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33914&PID=1055888&title=skype#1055888 Author: Delli
Subject: 33914
Posted: 07 June 2010 at 8:44pm

http://www.skype.com/intl/en/home

Here you go. Free to download and use (if you are calling skype to skype)

Yes, we use it and it is great!

Was awesome when we were living far away from our immediate families - they got to see (through webcam) Jude when calling on Skype, which is better than just a normal telephone call as he couldn't actually talk yet. And also it's free! Whereas normal calling would have cost us. Have also heard friends say its awesome for calling home when they go overseas.

Edited by Delli]]> Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:44:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33914&PID=1055888&title=skype#1055888 <![CDATA[Skype : oooooh I wanna know too. ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33914&PID=1055878&title=skype#1055878 Author: BriAndOlisMum
Subject: 33914
Posted: 07 June 2010 at 8:37pm

oooooh I wanna know too. ]]> Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:37:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33914&PID=1055878&title=skype#1055878 <![CDATA[Skype : Does anyone use it? How do you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33914&PID=1055877&title=skype#1055877 Author: myfullhouse
Subject: 33914
Posted: 07 June 2010 at 8:35pm

Does anyone use it? How do you get it? How easy is it to use? What is the cost? Wondering about it as a way of keeping in touch with friends and family]]> Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:35:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33914&PID=1055877&title=skype#1055877