MacBook Pro (unibody) - Need earphones/buds with a mic: Help?

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I have a MBP unibody and need earphones that have a mic (prefer the smaller buds, not 'cover your ear' phones). I want to use Skype on my MBP.

On Apple's website, descriptions don't indicate that they work with the MBP

- new Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic:
Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic - Apple Store (U.S.)

- new Apple In-Ear Headphones with Remote and Mic:
Apple In-Ear Headphones with Remote and Mic - Apple Store (U.S.)

- Apple Stereo Headset
Apple Stereo Headset - Apple Store (U.S.)

- etc

Has anyone had good results with these iPod/iPhone earphones with mic on their MBP?

What would you recommend that works (with mic, re: Skype) that doesn't cover the ears? (I prefer small buds.)

Thanks!
 
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As far as I know, the mics on those headphones will only work with the iPhone or iPod touch. The MacBook's audio out port is really only audio out. It does support the "clicker" to skip tracks and such, but the mic won't work.

I usually just use my headphones and the built-in mic. It's pretty good and when you have headphones in you also avoid issues like feedback.

Alternatively go wireless and grab a bluetooth headset.
 

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