Hi

For some time now I've been experiencing issues with the sound quality of Skype when using my Acer Iconia A500 tablet. Here is an example of the noise I'm experiencing that someone else posted on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyJirvXlWgw

The Internet is littered with people around the world with the same issue, and I was wondering what people's experience is here in NZ.

ACER support have removed their online support for New Zealand, so the only contact is with an overseas call center, which is tiring.

When ever I've contacted ACER support they've told me that the next software update will fix my microphone issues with Skype, and GTALK. I've tried a factory reset and that didn't work. Either Acer are ignoring their customers, or they are trying to pretend that there isn't an issue.

Has anyone else experienced this issue, and got it resolved either by:

• having the unit sent away for repair
• a full refund
• software update

A work around is to plug headphones into the tablet, but that's not convenient if there are several people wanting to be part of the skype call.

I'm at my whits end, and about to storm into Harvey Norman and demand my money back.

Cheers
Paul