Skype

**Retread** · 01-27-2012, 01:20 PM

We skype'd with the grandson for quite a while but have put it away for Google + vid chat hangout. Much more stable, don't have to sit by the machine and wait for a call and avoid outside interjections.

Quality of picture is completely dependent on the webcam on the other end.

**namvet** · 01-27-2012, 01:52 PM

well i just got my cam.

Microsoft LifeCam Studio 1080p USB HD Webcam Q2F-00001. good reviews from the so called experts as well as cutomer surveys. now i just have to see how it connects to Skype

57 bucks at walmart. bestbuy wanted 99

**SarasotaRepub** · 01-27-2012, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by namvet

well i just got my cam.

Microsoft LifeCam Studio 1080p USB HD Webcam Q2F-00001. good reviews from the so called experts as well as cutomer surveys. now i just have to see how it connects to Skype

57 bucks at walmart. bestbuy wanted 99

Eeeeeeeevill WalMart??? :eek:

**namvet** · 01-27-2012, 05:31 PM

just got it all set up. talk to a pal of mine in seattle. hot damned !!!!!

**Apocalypse** · 01-27-2012, 10:34 PM

Originally Posted by namvet

just got it all set up. talk to a pal of mine in seattle. hot damned !!!!!

Welcome to the 21st century!

**namvet** · 01-27-2012, 10:53 PM

I also did a vid chat with SarasotaRepub. so i went coast to coast. you'll note he and I have skype icons under our avatars.

**RobJohnson** · 01-28-2012, 03:27 AM

Originally Posted by SarasotaRepub

You'd be surprised Rob, SLW and I were at some presentation at the St.Louis Zoo years ago and there was this way older lady pounding away at her iPhone...:D

I'm sure she could do it....if I had the patience! :D