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General Category => Computer questions => Topic started by: edward on November 18, 2013, 11:10:52 am
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Does anyone know about skype, is ot free, and how does it work, is it worth looking into. Thanks for any feedback edward
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Well I use it often with my lady friend, daughter and grand kids.
You need a relatively new and fast computer, a fast internet connection, and a webcam & microphone.
Most computers built in the last few years will do the job and especially laptops & notebooks.
I also have a KIndle Fire HD that I can skype from and it is very handy.
Video calls in the US, Canada & Mexico are free but international calls come at a price which is very reasonable.
If you are computer literate it is very easy to set up, however, be very careful and read all popup windows carefully before you click.
I am by no means an expert on Skype so download it, read everything carefully and try it out.
~~~GB~~~
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Thanks for the comback G B, guess that leaves me out, I only have a mic. I noticed that they want to add some more tool bars, which I don't need, a couple askedme if I had skypes, and besides my computer isn't the fastest. edward
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Another is called "Oovoo" and it is free. You can use it without a webcam. You can choose an avatar,ex. a dog or cat. All you need is a microphone.
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Hi Edward. Another alternative is "Tango". As for no camera, our desktop was sans camera, but they can be added as a "plug & play" peripheral at a variety of price ranges. Clarity can be dependant on price of course, but regardless of what you pay for a camera, from our experience clarity and reception also depends on internet connections and the capabilities of the computers sending and receiving.
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I installed SKYPE last year and I LOVE USING IT. Was easy to Download and Install. The camera I bought at Walmart for lil over $10.00 And all is FREE. Can't beat that for a way to \
SEE AND HEAR via the Internet. Our family NOW stays is closer contact with each other.
Just my 13 cents...............Danny :+}