Videochat software?

[zooster]

Ok, windows Live messenger mobile doesn't support it, neither skype... so the frontal cam of the trinity is useless? :)
Is it possible that the only way to make a video connection is a videocall? Doesn't really exist any software able to establish a videochat messenger like?

[riri22]

You can't say "it is useless except for video call" since this is exactly what it was designed for: 3G video call.

I understand that you prefer to use it for free, or cheaper through wifi connexion etc. and I wish I could do the same too.

Nevertheless, as far as I know, there is so far, only one sof which can allow you to make 'Instant messaging with video' on PPC, it is called Microsoft portrait. Something between Live Messenger and net-meeting...

There are two things which are not going to make you happy though.
1)
Video go through the rear camera, not the front one.
2)
Sounds as for other messengers, go through back speaker, not the ear-piece.

I had it installed a year ago on my wizard, but since I knew nobody using the same soft, I've never been able to test it out so far.
I'm ready to reinstall it on if you or anyone on this forum is willing to make some tests with me.
There is a version for PC, of course, so it is possible to test it on your PC too.
I heard it can work along with MSN, but both sides must have both softwares installed Live Messenger AND Microsoft Portrait.

You may ask: so what is the big deal about this software? the big deal is that this soft is optimised to use a very small amount of band-width, either 9600 kb (regular gsm connexion) wich gives a quite grey image, or broad band, wich gives you then full colors effect.

:)

http://research.microsoft.com/research/downloads/details/d4a737d6-b663-45c3-ad4f-a1a500562c9d/details.aspx

[Rudegar]

maybe ms will change that in a later msg release
maybe in 2009 or 2010
with the efford they put into the platform :S:P

[riri22]

maybe ms will change that in a later msg release
maybe in 2009 or 2010
with the efford they put into the platform :S:P

Actually, technically, it is already possible in a messenger application, from Tencent in China: QQ2007. And it uses the front camera.

The problem is that Tencent want to make a living out of this service, therefore, you have to be connected through the 3G service of a Chinese Telecom Operator, otherwise, it doesn't allow you to sign in...
Unlike previous version of QQ, when you are connected through wifi it doesn't work on the windows mobile version. There is a walk-around for nokia version, but nothing for windows mobile...

It's really a pity cause the technology is there, it's just a matter of that they don't want to provide it for free. ;)

[APOLO_br]

There are a freeware software for videochat: packetbone (an old release)

Another option is iFon from http://www.tabletmedia.com/ifon.html , seems the best solution for now

Best Regards :) Happy New Year!

[zooster]

There are a freeware software for videochat: packetbone (an old release)

Another option is iFon from http://www.tabletmedia.com/ifon.html , seems the best solution for now

Best Regards :) Happy New Year!

I've not understood whether this app can videocall msn contacts or not, and what kind of contacts is able to videocall...

[jesuis]

the front camera isn't useless....

i use it instead a mirror to shave myself... hehehe