Video Heads; Never forget a face with these video chat services
Anonymous Internet Chat is now a thing of the past as new internet services provide live streaming video of the person on the other end of the line, gratis. Helpful for business conference calls and loved ones who live apart, but bad news for those who like to make obscene hand gestures during heated debate…..
1. Skype (www.skype.com)
Best For: Cheap Calls
The Ebay-owned Skype service was the first to bring VoIP to the masses, and it’s a dab hand at video chat (VCoIP), too. It’s simplicity itself to set up – just select a contact, then click on the green button to make a call. Video is a little grainy compared to some of the other applications, although audio through the Freetalk Wireless Stereo Headset (available on the Skype shop) was refreshingly clear. There’s also the added bonus of really cheap calls to mobiles – or even free calls if they’re Skype -enabled.
Thumbs Up: The ease of set-up and large number of existing subscribers.
Thumbs Down: Video quality could be better. The interface is quite cluttered. Continue reading…
