Computer to Computer Video Calls
With my recent retirement I'm looking forward to extended trips, my wife not so much, seems her big issue is missing the grand kids. With that in mind I'd like to start looking into the possibili...
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We have Skype on our laptops for routine video-conversations. Works just fine. However, I do have a Verizon Mifi Jetpack that gives me excellent bandwidth. I would not try this over public WiFi (ie, McDonalds, Starbucks, campground, etc) because the connection quality could vary a bunch. With the MiFi it stays pretty good almost all the time.
I have to say, when you can't be there in person, being able to have a good video-chat with the kids is just wonderful.
Oh.. PS.... Facetime works fine on Apple products - but only on Apple. Won't help if you want to talk with someone using a PC, Kindle, or a new TV set (yeah, they come with Skype built-in now too). Skype works on everything which is why I like it better. Skype is also simple to use and the quality is high enough that major networks conduct broadcast interviews using it!
I have to say, when you can't be there in person, being able to have a good video-chat with the kids is just wonderful.
Oh.. PS.... Facetime works fine on Apple products - but only on Apple. Won't help if you want to talk with someone using a PC, Kindle, or a new TV set (yeah, they come with Skype built-in now too). Skype works on everything which is why I like it better. Skype is also simple to use and the quality is high enough that major networks conduct broadcast interviews using it!
