do I need a microphone?

I have a laptop, do I also need a separate microphone to connect?

Most laptops have built in microphones. Test the call to Skype123 to see if your audio is working properly.

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    http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/cut-your-long-distance-calling-costs-by-using-Windows-Live-Messenger

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    Hope this information is useful.

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