Andres Valera

Gmail calls Vs Skype calls

Today I installed the recent firefox plug-in from google to obtain voice and video chat capabilities with gmail, and I may say that it works great. I use (or used?) skype for work at least during 45 minutes a day, so this is a really great thing for me, because it’s also integrate with my companies google apps account.

The video and audio quality it’s as good (if not better) than skype. Also the calls are pretty stable and options for full screen video and move and minimize your video window are good.

BUT (there’s always a but) the only thing so far in which case I prefer skype it’s the option to start or end the video in a call without ending the call.

Of course, the option of having the voice and video inside the browser makes the gmail option more appealing.

Gmail voice and video chat

Tags: gmail, Review, Skype

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Quick Links: Adds a box to the left column that gives you 1-click access to any bookmarkable URL in Gmail. You can use it for saving frequent searches, important individual messages, and more.

Superstars: Adds additional star icons. After enabling this feature, you can choose which icons you wish to use in the “General” Settings page.

Pictures in chat: See your friends’ profile pictures when you chat with them.

Fixed width font: Adds an option to the reply dropdown menu that lets you view a message in fixed width font.
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Tags: gmail