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    How good is the integrated mic of M1210 ?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by PhoenixFx, Jan 29, 2007.

  1. PhoenixFx

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    How usable is the integrated mic+speaker combo for voice chatting ? for Skype, Yahoo, Gtalk etc.. I'm particularly concerned about echo (feedback) when using both together. Are there any good echo cancellation software provided ? Is anyone using the integrated mic+speakers for talking?
     
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    mike is wonderful but speakers arn't headphones make all the differance just make sure they are good ones. The mic is i think the word is hyperbolic? very directional so it does not pick up background noise at all, I am very satisfied with the mike and let down with the speakers but if properly adjusted the feedback is not a problem just the sound quality
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    Sound quality of the built-in speakers should be good enough for normal voice (not talking about music). What concerns me is echo/feedback. Can it be used for VOIP without a headset? Because I've had some very bad experiences before with built-in mic+speaker combinations on notebooks.

    Besides, if I'm going to wear headphones, then might as well get a headset; making the whole integrated mic thing pointless.
     
    PhoenixFx, Jan 30, 2007
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