ipod touch and skype

catch22

If I bought an iPod Touch could I use Skype to make calls? I just can't bring myself round to spending so much on a iPhone, I already have a normal mobile that does the job of normal calling, sms etc. I'm off to America the end of the month for a holiday so was thinking of buying a Touch. Thanks

Darksun

Yes you can: http://www.skype.com/download/skype/iphone/

However, something to bear in mind is that a lot of public WiFi hotspots only allow certain ports (usually Web and Email), so you might not be able to get access to Skype on these hotspots.

cooldude255220

Yep, there is a skype app to do just that:)
HTH

Darksun

And from a bit of research I've just done, the iPod Touch doesn't seem to have a built in microphone, so you've have to buy a separate mic for it, and only the 2nd generation iPod Touch supports that.

Esqui

There is a skype application. Only works over wi-fi, and you'll need the headphones with built-in microphone.

I would suggest maybe buying a 3 skype phone, but I suspect they will charge for Skype-to-Skype calls when abroad. Some else may know more.

Bowling_4_Gold

Yeah, remember you'll need to be connected to WiFi for it to work. Consider a cheaper alternative for the iPhone, (e.g. the Toshiba TG01 - £149 from Orange) which you will be able to sell on after your trip with minimal loss. It is compatiable with Skype.

Aiadi

I recently bought a touch and it does indeed come with a mic although it is on the earphone line and not on the device itself.

devizes18193

a cheaper option might be a nokia e63 fron 3 pay as you go . £100 will skype and a lot more . i brought a ipod touch from currys last week .no mic at all .seems you can get them on ebay

Lakeuk

You can make calls with skype on a touch 2G or newer, following link is a demo I did of making a skype call on my touch

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJmjMbSQ_FM

shoperholicnot

i bought a 64gb ipod touch the other day and it has a mic on the headphones, i made a call using skype and it works fine, although you need a wifi connection

catch22

shoperholicnot wrote: »

i bought a 64gb ipod touch the other day and it has a mic on the headphones, i made a call using skype and it works fine, although you need a wifi connection

Is it a 3rd generation touch?