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    Whats the best software to use for webcam with my family ?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by jamieuk23, Sep 4, 2008.

  1. jamieuk23

    jamieuk23 Notebook Geek

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    Hi I am off to Thailand in jan for 6 months and my mum and dad have just bought a laptop with built in webcam and speakers.

    I have just bought a laptop my self and am about to buy a decent webcam like the logitech 9000.

    Any way I have heard and read about skype but unsure if it is the best software to use to talk and see my family.

    Its important I get it right now as my family won't be able to install new software etc , I recently used MSN messenger and it was a horrible experience , I dont even mind paying for it if needed.

    Just to add has any one done webcam on a wireless connection b4 ? as thats what i will be using in Thailand so I guess that will play a huge part in the connection Quality etc

    thanks !!
     
    jamieuk23, Sep 4, 2008
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    vinumsv MobileFreak™

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    Skype has a nice Video Chat mate.
     
    vinumsv, Sep 4, 2008
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    jcovelli Notebook Deity

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    purplegreendave Has a notebook.

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    Windows Live is easier than Skype IMHO
     
    purplegreendave, Sep 4, 2008
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    AznRacerNSX Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't see any issues with MSN? I been using webcam with msn for like... 8 years? It's also easier to use than Skype. My parents rather use msn than skype.
     
    AznRacerNSX, Sep 4, 2008
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    hatessony Notebook Enthusiast

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    agree's with skype or msn, but if you dont want to install anything there is stickam (google it, as i dont want to be thought of a spammer), it uses flash and would let you talk to more than jsut one person at a time.
     
    hatessony, Sep 5, 2008
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