Comments on: Why Skype for Windows Mobile Sucks… On Purpose! http://neosmart.net/blog/2007/why-skype-for-windows-mobile-sucks-on-purpose/ Connecting Ideas Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:48:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7-bleeding hourly 1 By: Kanak http://neosmart.net/blog/2007/why-skype-for-windows-mobile-sucks-on-purpose/#comment-199633 Kanak Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:54:47 +0000 http://neosmart.net/blog/2007/why-skype-for-windows-mobile-sucks-on-purpose/#comment-199633 Hi cud somebody help me plz..i wanna buy a mobile phone thru wich i can use skype..in India v hav phones like htc n asus..not sure which models i can hav a look at b4 buyin htc..i'd need to buy 2 of em cuz one i'l leave back home while m travellin n one i'd carry.. Hi cud somebody help me plz..i wanna buy a mobile phone thru wich i can use skype..in India v hav phones like htc n asus..not sure which models i can hav a look at b4 buyin htc..i’d need to buy 2 of em cuz one i’l leave back home while m travellin n one i’d carry..

]]> By: Don Fuego http://neosmart.net/blog/2007/why-skype-for-windows-mobile-sucks-on-purpose/#comment-181569 Don Fuego Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:39:50 +0000 http://neosmart.net/blog/2007/why-skype-for-windows-mobile-sucks-on-purpose/#comment-181569 It's not out of M$ hands. Doesn't WM make use of audio drivers, like any normal operating system these days? In that case it's about time M$ get their act together and implement Hardware Abstraction in WM. Because without a HAL, WM will be banised back to the DOS age forever. It’s not out of M$ hands. Doesn’t WM make use of audio drivers, like any normal operating system these days? In that case it’s about time M$ get their act together and implement Hardware Abstraction in WM. Because without a HAL, WM will be banised back to the DOS age forever.

]]> By: Scott http://neosmart.net/blog/2007/why-skype-for-windows-mobile-sucks-on-purpose/#comment-179772 Scott Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:43:52 +0000 http://neosmart.net/blog/2007/why-skype-for-windows-mobile-sucks-on-purpose/#comment-179772 So, on my desktop pc, skype runs perfectly and everybody I call can hear me on their phones just fine. no echo, and no latency. it's great. Skype for windows mobile, however, is a different story in my opinion. I have it on m Treo 700wx and wow, just trying to use skype on EVDO is horrible. Too much latency and the other party cannot hear most of what I say. When it comes to audio, skype for windows mobile only works on my end when I am using a wired audio headset. It does not work with my Blue Ant bluetooth speakerphone, which is excellent by the way, Far better than Motorola's speaker phone. Anyway, that's my 2cents for now. So, on my desktop pc, skype runs perfectly and everybody I call can hear me on their phones just fine. no echo, and no latency. it’s great.

Skype for windows mobile, however, is a different story in my opinion. I have it on m Treo 700wx and wow, just trying to use skype on EVDO is horrible. Too much latency and the other party cannot hear most of what I say.

When it comes to audio, skype for windows mobile only works on my end when I am using a wired audio headset. It does not work with my Blue Ant bluetooth speakerphone, which is excellent by the way, Far better than Motorola’s speaker phone.

Anyway, that’s my 2cents for now.

]]> By: tentill430 http://neosmart.net/blog/2007/why-skype-for-windows-mobile-sucks-on-purpose/#comment-122799 tentill430 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:34:04 +0000 http://neosmart.net/blog/2007/why-skype-for-windows-mobile-sucks-on-purpose/#comment-122799 Ya, I guess I understand that certain manufacturers have incompatible ways of routing the audio input; BUT... this kind of issue should be expected and dealt with by ANY software company expecting to stay in business. SO why the hell can't Skype take note of this???? You'd think that they could afford to pay one tech guy to come up with a list specifying which PDAs and Pocket PCs are incompatible due to hardware. I just don't understand why Skype (Skype Mobile) is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo disconnected from the compatibility and functionality problems of their incredibly shittty product. Ya,
I guess I understand that certain manufacturers have incompatible ways of routing the audio input; BUT… this kind of issue should be expected and dealt with by ANY software company expecting to stay in business.

SO why the hell can’t Skype take note of this????
You’d think that they could afford to pay one tech guy to come up with a list specifying which PDAs and Pocket PCs are incompatible due to hardware.

I just don’t understand why Skype (Skype Mobile) is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo disconnected from the compatibility and functionality problems of their incredibly shittty product.

]]> By: guna http://neosmart.net/blog/2007/why-skype-for-windows-mobile-sucks-on-purpose/#comment-119176 guna Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:23:09 +0000 http://neosmart.net/blog/2007/why-skype-for-windows-mobile-sucks-on-purpose/#comment-119176 the reason why skype is not able to redirect audio to earpiece speaker is not because of their fault. its a technical reason that leads to such a situation. actually the thing is out of hands of M$; its device manufacturer specific. its because the way the earpiece speaker is interface to the processor. some processors interface via baseband subsys part of chip, some others via seperate controller chip. So the solution will not be unique until all mfrs decide to use same processor. cant help :< -g the reason why skype is not able to redirect audio to earpiece speaker is not because of their fault. its a technical reason that leads to such a situation.
actually the thing is out of hands of M$; its device manufacturer specific. its because the way the earpiece speaker is interface to the processor. some processors interface via baseband subsys part of chip, some others via seperate controller chip. So the solution will not be unique until all mfrs decide to use same processor.

cant help :<

-g

]]> By: tentill430 http://neosmart.net/blog/2007/why-skype-for-windows-mobile-sucks-on-purpose/#comment-107198 tentill430 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:36:32 +0000 http://neosmart.net/blog/2007/why-skype-for-windows-mobile-sucks-on-purpose/#comment-107198 I agree that it's possible someone is being paid off. I've heard that there are some legal battles going on. I don't understand why, though, now that Skype is owned by eBay and now has PayPal integration, Skype doesn't just take over and do WTF they want. They are now part of a very powerful cluster of companies; shouldn't they be the ones bribing to get what they want???? It really pisses me off that Skype has no P.R. It's like Skype is just a big, stupid, unresponsive machine. I agree that it’s possible someone is being paid off. I’ve heard that there are some legal battles going on. I don’t understand why, though, now that Skype is owned by eBay and now has PayPal integration, Skype doesn’t just take over and do WTF they want. They are now part of a very powerful cluster of companies; shouldn’t they be the ones bribing to get what they want???? It really pisses me off that Skype has no P.R. It’s like Skype is just a big, stupid, unresponsive machine.

]]> By: Wade http://neosmart.net/blog/2007/why-skype-for-windows-mobile-sucks-on-purpose/#comment-107193 Wade Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:58:14 +0000 http://neosmart.net/blog/2007/why-skype-for-windows-mobile-sucks-on-purpose/#comment-107193 Good article. Yes, it is a shame. I am looking for a new cell phone, and was considering something that could do both regular calls and Skype. Maybe the cell phone companies are paying them off? I think this idea will get more popular regardless of what Skype does.....someone else will fill that void. Good article. Yes, it is a shame. I am looking for a new cell phone, and was considering something that could do both regular calls and Skype. Maybe the cell phone companies are paying them off? I think this idea will get more popular regardless of what Skype does…..someone else will fill that void.

]]> By: tentill430 http://neosmart.net/blog/2007/why-skype-for-windows-mobile-sucks-on-purpose/#comment-105572 tentill430 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:31:10 +0000 http://neosmart.net/blog/2007/why-skype-for-windows-mobile-sucks-on-purpose/#comment-105572 I recently tried to get my skype phone number changed over from my old Skype name to my new skype name, but no reply from skype. Does anyone know if they can do this?? I've already received 2 emails reminding me to renew my phone number and unlimited calling, but it's been a month since I asked about having the phone number switched over. SKyPe: How can you expect your customers to reply to this crap email and buy your products if you refuse to have any sort of customer service??? Do you have any employees???? I recently tried to get my skype phone number changed over from my old Skype name to my new skype name, but no reply from skype. Does anyone know if they can do this?? I’ve already received 2 emails reminding me to renew my phone number and unlimited calling, but it’s been a month since I asked about having the phone number switched over.

SKyPe: How can you expect your customers to reply to this crap email and buy your products if you refuse to have any sort of customer service??? Do you have any employees????

]]> By: solarboy http://neosmart.net/blog/2007/why-skype-for-windows-mobile-sucks-on-purpose/#comment-105186 solarboy Sat, 16 Feb 2008 20:18:39 +0000 http://neosmart.net/blog/2007/why-skype-for-windows-mobile-sucks-on-purpose/#comment-105186 Another reason Skype for Mobile sucks is that Skype for PC sucks. Really, do they really consider the quality acceptable ? I know I don't. Another reason Skype for Mobile sucks is that Skype for PC sucks. Really, do they really consider the quality acceptable ? I know I don’t.

]]> By: techsaint http://neosmart.net/blog/2007/why-skype-for-windows-mobile-sucks-on-purpose/#comment-101190 techsaint Fri, 08 Feb 2008 03:20:54 +0000 http://neosmart.net/blog/2007/why-skype-for-windows-mobile-sucks-on-purpose/#comment-101190 There are many programs that will redirect the audio to bluetooth now. BTAudio is one such program. check out xda-developers (do a google search) for all the info, and other goodies that makes WindowsMo a more viable platform. Skype is awesome for the PocketPC, just be sure to overclock your processor if you are using an TI OMAP 850 proc. On a side note: if you have ATT and a 3G/EDVO compadible WinMo device, you will be in heaven. Just get the lowest ATT plan that includes rollover, and add their unlimited data. Unlimited Calling to and From your phone! The minutes saved via rollover can be used later when you need to use a cell call (maybe not around a 3G enabled tower). There are many programs that will redirect the audio to bluetooth now. BTAudio is one such program. check out xda-developers (do a google search) for all the info, and other goodies that makes WindowsMo a more viable platform. Skype is awesome for the PocketPC, just be sure to overclock your processor if you are using an TI OMAP 850 proc.

On a side note: if you have ATT and a 3G/EDVO compadible WinMo device, you will be in heaven. Just get the lowest ATT plan that includes rollover, and add their unlimited data. Unlimited Calling to and From your phone! The minutes saved via rollover can be used later when you need to use a cell call (maybe not around a 3G enabled tower).

]]> By: Anon http://neosmart.net/blog/2007/why-skype-for-windows-mobile-sucks-on-purpose/#comment-92288 Anon Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:45:38 +0000 http://neosmart.net/blog/2007/why-skype-for-windows-mobile-sucks-on-purpose/#comment-92288 I discovered quite by accident that Skype calls work fine via my Sony Bluetooth Stereo headset using A2DP audio profile (I have an HP RW6815 WM5 device). I guess Skype is fooled by this particular profile which just takse over from the normal speakers and mic. Can't say it will work with every stereo Bluetooth headset but I'm happy at any rate. I discovered quite by accident that Skype calls work fine via my Sony Bluetooth Stereo headset using A2DP audio profile (I have an HP RW6815 WM5 device). I guess Skype is fooled by this particular profile which just takse over from the normal speakers and mic. Can’t say it will work with every stereo Bluetooth headset but I’m happy at any rate.

]]> By: tab http://neosmart.net/blog/2007/why-skype-for-windows-mobile-sucks-on-purpose/#comment-91158 tab Sat, 19 Jan 2008 05:19:05 +0000 http://neosmart.net/blog/2007/why-skype-for-windows-mobile-sucks-on-purpose/#comment-91158 skype for pocket pc is fucked skype for pocket pc is fucked

]]> By: tentill430 http://neosmart.net/blog/2007/why-skype-for-windows-mobile-sucks-on-purpose/#comment-83136 tentill430 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:02:19 +0000 http://neosmart.net/blog/2007/why-skype-for-windows-mobile-sucks-on-purpose/#comment-83136 ya, Skype Mobile had some potential to deliver great products to the mobile PDA/ smart phone users, but they're so slow @ updating and fixing bugs that I just wanna fu@@ing scream at them.  Even if they had only 1 (one) single person working full time on the whole Skype Mobile programming/updates, I would think we'd have these problems fixed within a short amount of time. Why does Skype still have a problem with the +1 country code and lack of caller Identification? Why haven't they offered Skype Mobile texting (like the PC Skype has)??? Or even better... Being able to send AND receive text messages???   Screw the stupid Skype mobile chat... who uses that anyways?? Why not replace it with a IM type    service. Why can't you add pictures to your contacts? Come on, seriously; SOMEBODY make it happen. Include some sort of gmail tab?? Bluetooth  compatibility ??? Skype does know what this is by now... right???  What the hell is this crap with voicemail systems cutting out and refusing me from leaving voice messages??? If they got REALLY creative, Skype mobile would include a finger scroll style action for the contacts list. (even freeware contact programs include this finger scrolling option). Skype should just fire and rehire almost everyone who is wasting money and time in their Skype Mobile department.     ya, Skype Mobile had some potential to deliver great products to the mobile PDA/ smart phone users, but they’re so slow @ updating and fixing bugs that I just wanna fu@@ing scream at them. 

Even if they had only 1 (one) single person working full time on the whole Skype Mobile programming/updates, I would think we’d have these problems fixed within a short amount of time.

Why does Skype still have a problem with the +1 country code and lack of caller Identification?

Why haven’t they offered Skype Mobile texting (like the PC Skype has)???

Or even better… Being able to send AND receive text messages??? 

 Screw the stupid Skype mobile chat… who uses that anyways?? Why not replace it with a IM type    service.

Why can’t you add pictures to your contacts? Come on, seriously; SOMEBODY make it happen.

Include some sort of gmail tab??

Bluetooth  compatibility ??? Skype does know what this is by now… right??? 

What the hell is this crap with voicemail systems cutting out and refusing me from leaving voice messages???

If they got REALLY creative, Skype mobile would include a finger scroll style action for the contacts list. (even freeware contact programs include this finger scrolling option).

Skype should just fire and rehire almost everyone who is wasting money and time in their Skype Mobile department.  

 

]]> By: Henry O'Conners http://neosmart.net/blog/2007/why-skype-for-windows-mobile-sucks-on-purpose/#comment-73332 Henry O'Conners Wed, 28 Nov 2007 18:44:07 +0000 http://neosmart.net/blog/2007/why-skype-for-windows-mobile-sucks-on-purpose/#comment-73332 I would be highly interested in a fix, if anyone can figure this out ;) I would be highly interested in a fix, if anyone can figure this out ;)

]]> By: Tariq Bamadhaj http://neosmart.net/blog/2007/why-skype-for-windows-mobile-sucks-on-purpose/#comment-73014 Tariq Bamadhaj Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:26:37 +0000 http://neosmart.net/blog/2007/why-skype-for-windows-mobile-sucks-on-purpose/#comment-73014 Yeah the software is developed by Eten. Others have tried porting it over to other devices as well but without success so I guess there is some hard-wiring to it as well. Yeah the software is developed by Eten. Others have tried porting it over to other devices as well but without success so I guess there is some hard-wiring to it as well.

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