The review about this product
I bought this because when I use a headset with Skype, the called party always hears a buzzing noise. From my research it sounds like I have a ground loop.
I previously had tried the Netgear SPH101, which doesn't require a PC. While it worked good, the battery life was poor, and it lacked features I really wanted (i.e. 3-way calling). Plus it was UGLY.
This adapter allows me to use any phone I want, the call quality is excellent, and I have the conference call features of Skype. It's too bad the PC has to be on all the time, but that's what we're stuck with.
My hope is someday to see a cordless Skype PC-free phone, with some of the better features of Skype (conf calling), plus a lithium battery (why do they come with AAA batteries???), and easy to use embedded software.
I found only one negative with this. I can't tell it what country code and area code I live in, so all my calls have to be dialed 011+1+AC+#. I didn't deduct any stars for this because I find I use my Skype contacts to dial the number. Much easier.
