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    Web Chat clients

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by longhornbsbll15, Apr 13, 2007.

  1. longhornbsbll15

    longhornbsbll15 Notebook Consultant

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    What is a good web chat client that is free to use for video conferencing? I got my new HP and it came with a webcam and microphones and i want to use them. I'm gunna buy my gf a webcam for her toshiba so we can video chat whenever i'm away for baseball or she is gone for cheer.
     
    longhornbsbll15, Apr 13, 2007
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  2. neosenate

    neosenate Notebook Geek

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    I'm not sure if it's what you're looking for but you might want to look at this thread.

    HTH
     
    neosenate, Apr 13, 2007
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  3. BigV

    BigV Notebook Deity

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    probably Skype...

    http://www.skype.com/intl/en/
     
    BigV, Apr 13, 2007
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  4. longhornbsbll15

    longhornbsbll15 Notebook Consultant

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    skypes not free is it?
     
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    BigV Notebook Deity

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    skype-to-skype is

    skype-to-telephone is not.
     
    BigV, Apr 13, 2007
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  6. longhornbsbll15

    longhornbsbll15 Notebook Consultant

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    oooh, i'll have to check it out then. thanks
     
    longhornbsbll15, Apr 15, 2007
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  7. FREN

    FREN Hi, I'm a PC. NBR Reviewer

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    Definitely agree with Skype. It's as big of a name as AIM, I'm surprised you haven't heard of it before :)
     
    FREN, Apr 15, 2007
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  8. longhornbsbll15

    longhornbsbll15 Notebook Consultant

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    well learn somethin new everyday right?

    EDIT: Can i use skype on vista? It says its for xp and 2000?
     
    longhornbsbll15, Apr 15, 2007
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    MilanZR Notebook Geek

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    i think you can. if you have 32-bit win vista.
    try.... :)
    i use skype alot,and i think it's the best prog. for your demand
     
    MilanZR, Apr 15, 2007
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  10. longhornbsbll15

    longhornbsbll15 Notebook Consultant

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    yeap, its free comp to comp! thanks for the help guys! now i jus gotta find somebody to talk to until i get her the camera! BTW, anyone know a good low priced notebook cam?
     
    longhornbsbll15, Apr 15, 2007
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