Skype?

[Comineeyeaha]

I don't know much about skype, but is it safe to assume that we'll be able to video chat with people on the computer? Also, for that matter, think this will have google talk's video chat feature? I won't know many people with a front facing camera, but more with web cams. I just want the thing to go to good use.

 

[INK]

It can do mobile to mobile and mobile to computer.

 

[upz3]

It will work with all versions of Skype. So yes you can chat with people using PC. As for Google Talk features, no idea.

 

[RetiredJedi]

I'm not hip on this stuff either. I am due for an upgrade in March and have been doing research between the Tbolt and the iPhone (sorry). My wife and I have decided on the Tbolt and what locked in the deal is the fact that we can add a MicroSD card and if the battery ever does wearout you have the option to change it. Doing this research I have been seeing a lot of the videos of the Tbolt demos and the "experts" keep saying that you can use Skype anywhere on the 4G network and if you end up on or Skype on 3G it will switch to regular voice with no video?! I thought the big deal with Skype is that you can use it anywhere? I was also wondering if the Android market has Tango and can you do Skype to Tango or Tango to Skype.

 

[durangojim#AC]

I'm not hip on this stuff either. I am due for an upgrade in March and have been doing research between the Tbolt and the iPhone (sorry). My wife and I have decided on the Tbolt and what locked in the deal is the fact that we can add a MicroSD card and if the battery ever does wearout you have the option to change it. Doing this research I have been seeing a lot of the videos of the Tbolt demos and the "experts" keep saying that you can use Skype anywhere on the 4G network and if you end up on or Skype on 3G it will switch to regular voice with no video?! I thought the big deal with Skype is that you can use it anywhere? I was also wondering if the Android market has Tango and can you do Skype to Tango or Tango to Skype.

It's strange that the iPhone on vzw can do skype video over 3G but the won't allow the tb to do it on 3G.

 

[RetiredJedi]

Oh yea I almost forgot...

In case you didnt know it will have a 32 gig micro sd Pre installed out of the box!
and the battery is one of the main reasons why i dislike the *phone as well.

Thanks Ed, I do remember that. My current piece of crap phone also uses a MicroSD card so in theory I can just put my current card in the Tbolt if I want. Another question I have is can I transfer my current and future digital copy movies I have on *tunes to my Tbolt?

 

[RetiredJedi]

It's strange that the iPhone on vzw can do skype video over 3G but the won't allow the tb to do it on 3G.

yea that's what I was wondering.

 

[hmfoster]

Just read somewhere that the web Skype will only work on 4G not 3G. 3G voice only. Can anyone verify this ?
Thanks
Harvey

 

[odiej34]

Just read somewhere that the web Skype will only work on 4G not 3G. 3G voice only. Can anyone verify this ?
Thanks
Harvey

I read that as well. 4G to 4G only, including computers. Kind of lame.

I remembered where I saw that at. It's on Verizon's TB page.

http://network4g.verizonwireless.com/#/latest

 

[hmfoster]

The htc site says that it will also work on WiFi

 

[RetiredJedi]

Tango...

The Tango app works on 3G and is supposed to be pretty good. I'm just surprised that since Skype is rooted into this thing it will only work on 4G? Doesn't make much sense to me. Maybe we are missing something?

 

[htowngator]

It's strange that the iPhone on vzw can do skype video over 3G but the won't allow the tb to do it on 3G.

Not video calling though

 

[durangojim#AC]

Not video calling though

Actually it is over 3g, and I used it tonight with our kids. A little bit choppy but it still works.

 

[htowngator]

Actually it is over 3g, and I used it tonight with our kids. A little bit choppy but it still works.

According to the press release on the new Skype mobile for the T-Bolt, it will be the only phone with video calling for Skype for now.

 

[durangojim#AC]

I doubt seriously they're going to cancel the ability of all the iphone 4s to video call.
Skype - The Big Blog - Skype for iPhone now with video calls

 

[htowngator]

I doubt seriously they're going to cancel the ability of all the iphone 4s to video call.
Skype - The Big Blog - Skype for iPhone now with video calls

Strange as that's not what Skype reported when they mentioned the bolt w/ Skype. Something about it being the first with video over non-wifi.

 

[durangojim#AC]

Maybe first over 4g?

 

[SpaceHippie]

According to the press release on the new Skype mobile for the T-Bolt, it will be the only phone with video calling for Skype for now.

My mom uses skype on her VZ iphone all the time.

 

[ericm1981]

OK, so just so we're all clear on this, can you please verify the following?

If I am not in a 4G coverage area will I be able to video chat with someone who is on their computer connected to the internet.

 

[htowngator]

OK, so just so we're all clear on this, can you please verify the following?

If I am not in a 4G coverage area will I be able to video chat with someone who is on their computer connected to the internet.

Apparently not.