[ltp] Headset connector on newer Thinkpads

[Kamen Naydenov]

On Thu, Sep 4, 2014 at 5:05 PM, Joerg Bruehe <joerg.bruehe@web.de> wrote:
> Dear all!
>
>
> I got a Thinkpad T530 and am now searching for a headset.
>
> The analogue connector is just a single 3.5 mm socket with 4 leads,
> combining earphones and microphone in one. Checking several local shops, =
I
> did not find a suitable headset - they either have 2 plugs of 3.5 mm with=
 3
> leads each, or they use USB.
>
> 1) Does anybody know a brand producing headsets with the single 4-lead 3.=
5
> mm plug?
May be:
http://urbanrevolt.com/en/collection/headphones/duga-headset
They come with single 3.5 mm plug and conversion cable for separate
microphone input and headphone output.


>
> 2) Is it possible to use a USB headset on the T530 running Ubuntu 14.04?
> I need it for Skype and a SIP (VoIP) softphone.
>
>
> Thanks for hints,
> J=C3=B6rg

best regards
Kamen