Friday, January 16, 2009

ooVoo Free Video Chat

ooVoo is the next evolution in online communication — a remarkably easy way to have a face-to-face video chat with friends, family or colleagues, no matter where they are in the world.
ooVoo Video Chat is remarkably easy to use: easy to download, easy to install, and best of all:it's FREE!

Joe and I installed and ran a trial session. Very easy on the install. Very easy to setup and run. Once you have your contacts in place it is a matter of selecting one and clicking the green phone.

Clarity of video signal is dependent on your system and cam. We were able to hold a simple conversation (little lag). Joe even gave me a look at his kitchen and living room. He also showed me the snow outside his door.

Overall a good experience. The free version allows up to 3 sessions at once - For $10 a month you can upgrade to 6 sessions at once. The software also allows for recording sessions - taking still photos - higher resolution video.

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