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Question: Any ideas why my laptop won't recognize this device? I have windows 7, laptop previously had no microphone.  Plugged in the audio input jack, nothing.
Document: Its a cheap microphone that does what microphones do BUT one major design flaw is a lack of a fold out leg that could catch on the edge of the laptop to preven the mic from simply spinning in the input jack and flopping around which is exactly what it does. I think they must have glued the one in the photo to get it stand up on its own because that is not possible with this microphone and my ASUS laptop mic jack that has never been previously used so this is not a wear issue.
Got it today plugged it in and turned on multiple audio programs including skype and it's not even recognizing that it is even there, I even tried it on my other computer and still nothing, It is a waste of time and a waste of money but mainly of time seeing it takes forever to even ship there then does not even work. I wont bother returning it seeing it was only 1.00 i am really  not that worried about it, just thought i would let others know.
This little mic is decent  for the money. I like that it attaches directly to the laptop. The one we had previously was a stand alone mic that got misplaced alot. My kids use this for school, so they can just leave it plugged in and it doesn't get lost
One of our laptops did not have an onboard mic, so Skype with audio and other things were not possible. This amazing mic plugs into the mic-in jack, and delivers clear, surprisingly high quality sound. Skype is outstanding. Recording is excellent.Loved it so much I bought another one to upgrade the onboard mic on another laptop. Now both laptops have excellent recording capabilities.
I was skeptical about the device but as soon as I plugged it into my computer it worked perfectly. I don't have to be very close to the microphone to talk. my voice is crisp and can reach the other side of the phone. I highly recommend it.
this microphone didn't even work. I didn't really have high standards for it being so cheap but I at least wanted it to work. When I plugged it in to my computer and tested it picked up nothing but static. dont waste your $$$
Bought this with the JVC Headphones. I have the microphone plugged into my Razer Lycosa Keyboard Mic Jack. It works great! Picks up a lot of background noise though. Not a huge issue.
My laptop doesn't have microphone and it device is very useful for me! It is very good and comfortable microphone.
Nice inexpensive unit for a mike if you need an external device. Needs help staying in position. Only held up by the strength of the phone jack so be aware.
I'm a small man who likes small things and this here "Mini 3.5mm Flexible Microphone for PC/Laptop/Skype" done did me some good! It's a multifunctional tool as far as I'm concerned! I bought this for my lappytap computer contraption so I could talk to my dearest Cecelia while she's up in Saskatchewan huntin' Elks and Sasquatches. I plugged this fandangled talkie stick into my computer and the feedback was god-awful!
Answer: I also have windows 7 and there was no issue. I plugged the microphone into the jack and that was it. Possible problem with your jack?