While it took them long enough, VoIP services have finally managed to make their way onto certain smartphones (the most notable models being Apple's iPhone and a few BlackBerry flavors), as well as onto Apple's iPod touch, which has long been viewed as just an undeveloped iPhone. And in order to compliment the presence of such services, the people over at USB Fever have introduced the Mini Capsule Microphone / Speaker Combo, which can really turn Apple's portable player into a full-fledged VoIP phone, in a very fast and easy manner.

Hence, the device is extremely easy to use, since all one will ever have to do is simply insert this Microphone / Speaker combo into the iPod's audio jack and start talking (as well as listening to what other people have to say). It's as simple as that.

Now that we've seen what this tiny accessory can do, let's talk a bit about the issue of compatibility. So, the device from USB Fever apparently works quite well with all the iPhone models and the iPod touch 2'nd generation. Nevertheless, its compatibility extends even further, since, as a microphone only, it's also supported by the iPod nano 4G and the iPod Classic 120 GB.

Plus, if you're using it just as a speaker, you can add the iPod touch 1'st generation, iPod nano 2G and 3G and iPod mini to the list, but a whole lot of other portable players, as long as they sport a 3.5-mm audio jack.

Despite being a versatile product, with such an extensive list of compatible devices, the price is surprisingly low. Those people who are interested in purchasing this accessory should know that it sells for just around 17 US dollars, which is indeed a small sum to pay for the Mini Capsule Microphone / Speaker Combo, by any standard.


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