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Polycom Communicator C100S - USB VoIP desktop hands-free

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Polycom Communicator C100S gives you the ultimate hands-free Skype experience. It enables crystal-clear, natural conversations when using Skype. Enjoy the freedom of not wearing your headset for hands-free Skype calls, or plug into the built-in stereo headphone port for private conversations.The Polycom Communicator delivers high-fidelity wideband voice quality that sounds like you are in the same room with the people you're calling. Two high-quality microphones provide excellent range for group conversations with up to four participants. Polycom's Acoustic Clarity Technology eliminates echoes and feedback, maximizing your Skype experience.Polycom Communicator connects and powers through an integrated USB cable for easy installation and use - no extra cables to carry or batteries to charge. Its small size and carrying case make it easy to take with you. Plus, the high-quality speaker doubles as a great portable solution for CD-quality music and presentation audio. Unrivaled ease of use and Skype integration allow you to launch the Skype application and pick up or hang up calls without using your mouse. Convenient buttons and indicators for volume control and mute are also built-in.tion and pick up or hang up calls without using your mouse. Convenient buttons and indicators for volume control and mute are also built-in.

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From: Amazon Posted: Oct 27, 2006 Type: User Review This is the best Skype USB Speakerphone on the market

With all due respect to the other two reviewers, I think they need to figure out how to check their Windows Sounds and Audio Devices settings. The problem they both reported can be easily fixed by going into their Windows Control Panel, then to...
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From: Laptopmag Reviewed by: Laptopmag Expert Posted: Sep 14, 2006 Type: Expert Review

The Polycom Communicator, a cobranded USB speakerphone that makes calls over the Internet using Skype, offers an untethered communication experience that on-the-go users will appreciate. Installation is a breeze; simply load the software, reboot, a
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From: Amazon Posted: Aug 05, 2006 Type: User Review Microphone is bad

I got 4 units for company use. Speaker is excellent. But one unit is deadly bad, very low mic gain. I returned it. Other three units are less satisfied. It's relatively low gain at mic. You can hear my voice, but like a fainted. I expected a...
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From: Activehome Reviewed by: Activehome Expert Posted: Jul 19, 2006 Type: Expert Review

Polycom is a company better known for making clever, good-looking business phones, and in keeping with that, the Communicator C100S both looks good and is a little on the expensive side. The Communicator is a Skype speakerphone it plugs into a P
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From: Amazon Posted: Jul 06, 2006 Type: User Review Polycom dropped the ball

I had been following this device for several months before it's release; Polycom has always developed superior conferencing products in the past so I expected this device to outperform other USB Speakerphones. I was wrong. We received the...
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From: Activehome Reviewed by: Activehome Expert Posted: Jun 20, 2006 Type: Expert Review

The gun-metal grey or blue Polycom Communicator allows you to hold hands-free phone conversations over the internet using Skype. Another in the growing army of Skype-certified products, the Communicator also doubles as a set of basic speakers, with
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PROS: Good sound quality, easy to use
CONS: Price
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From: Goodgearguide Reviewed by: Goodgearguide Expert Posted: Jun 14, 2006 Type: Expert Review

The Polycom Communicator is a convenient VoIP speakerphone built specifically for Skype which provides full-duplex, two way telephone conversations via the Internet. While the design and performance are of a high calibre, it still barely justifies it
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PROS: Sound and Clarity, Buttons, Wind-Up USB Cable Storage, Headphone Jack
CONS: Price, Installation Process
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From: Zdnet Reviewed by: Zdnet Expert Type: Expert Review

Polycom's Skype-orientated Communicator has its uses, but is unlikely to have a general application where it adds real value compared to alternative solutions...
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PROS: Neat design Good build quality Delivers high-quality hands-free two-way audio in reasonably quiet conditions
CONS: Dual microphone array struggles to combat noisy conditions Makes extra demands on your notebook's battery Relatively expensive
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