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

My Dream Gadget

Let’s start as the famous speech from MLKJ (with all my respect);

I have a dream that my four little gadgets (Razr V3, PSP Slim, Ipod Nano, TomTom One) will one day live together into one device.

I’ve been looking for a while for one single gadget to replace my mobile phone, portable gaming console, MP3 player and my GPS, but since my last hope was the iPhone 3G, and is really far from meet my humble expectations I decided to write this post with the requirements for what I think will be the next All-in-one gadget.

From my point of view the next big thing it’s not about the hardware, it’s all about the software and the ability to allow third parties to develop software and accessories.
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Tags: Apple, design, Google, iPod, PSP, Skype, Sony

Skype 4.0 Beta

Since I move to Canada, Skype has became one of my daily used software to keep in touch with my family & friends, and works pretty well. Yesterday Skype release the new 4.0 beta version (windows only) and the best word to describe it it’s BIGGER.

The new BIG redesigned gives you more ways to reach your contacts in a single screen, and keep’s good track of your conversations, plus an even better sound quality.

If you are a frequently skype user, don’t miss the chance to try this new 4.0 version.

Download Skype 4.0 Beta

[Lifehacker]

Tags: Skype