DISQUS

Michael M · 1 year ago

Have you tried it on any other computers or browsers? I've using it with Chrome and Firefox on an MSI Wind with a 1.33 Gig processor and 1 Gig of RAM and have experienced no instability or slowdown. Sometimes the calls drop unexpectedly, but so far this has never crashed the browser.

Gandoo Manis · 1 year ago

Have you realized you are using only 1GB of RAM and an older processor. Our company have been using it everyday in FULL SCREEN video with people all over the country and the world. Even in places with very low bandwidth connections, I was still able to have full screen video chat. Its obvious your computer is not up to par (no dual core/only 1gb RAM/Old Laptop) for cpu intensive tasks such as video chat/Ajax/Etc. The reality is you have integrated video and only 1GB RAM (Shared with Video). My advice: upgrade your computer, revise all your reviews and apologize to all your readers for unintentional misinformation.- your system is the WEAKEST LINK.

Mark Robertson · 1 year ago

Michael - Looks like you need a new computer as well according to Gandoo ;-)

I dont know you guys, I have a brand new Mac Air, and it sucked - i didnt even try full screen mode.

I know, the Mac air is not super-fast, but the app should be fine with that. We'll see. I havent tested it since shortly after it was launched and they may have very well made improvements since.

What do you think Christophor?

Christophor Rick · 1 year ago

Video Chat requires a dual core and more than 1GB of RAM? Man someone had better tell those dudes at Skype to stop doing whatever it is they're doing as video chat with them runs flawlessly. Live messenger is the same and I hate to admit that as it's Microsoft.

It's not a bandwidth issue, I have an 8Mb pipeline to the flat.

So only 1GB of RAM is insufficient for AJAX? Did you help develop this application because you seem to be defending them with the fervor that someone like that would?

"My advice: upgrade your computer, revise all your reviews and apologize to all your readers for unintentional misinformation.- your system is the WEAKEST LINK."

Thanks for the advice, but I stand by my review. The product is apparently flawed. Especially if you believe that in order to use AJAX and video chat you need a dual core processor and loads of RAM.

The 64-bit Athlon 3400+ (2.2GHz) is able to handle many of today's hardcore gaming titles with the ATi Radeon 9700 in it and the 1GB of RAM.

Shouldn't an application like this cater to as many people as possible? My laptop is somewhat outdated, I'm aware of that. But so are many people's computers, so if you want widespread use of an application don't you make it usable for a wide range or computers? A lowest common denominator so to speak?

I know I would.

And what about the fact that the Googlechat program loads when you enter Gmail and not when you initiate a chat? You didn't have anything to say on that? Like extra processes running needlessly are fine? Wasting processing power, RAM and energy is OK?

Christophor Rick · 1 year ago

Oh wait, did I mention Skype Video Chat works flawlessly on my Acer Aspire One? The Intel Atom 1.6Ghz, 1GB RAM model...with Linux? There's no dual core in that...it's against the laws of computing physics!!

:)