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IChat because of... Video Chat, Audio Chat

which is the best instant messaging program?


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  • Audio Chat
  • Compatibility With Macs And PCs
  • Compatibility With Other Programs
  • Customization
  • File Transfer
  • Group Chat
  • Screenshare
  • Usability
  • Video Chat
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Who's Helping?

  • Jasmine
     
    Jasmine member since Nov 09, 2008
    help for this decision...
    Best Option Pick: Gmail Chat
    Options Suggested: AIM, Gmail Chat, Yahoo Messenger, MSN Messenger, IChat, Skype
    Criteria Suggested: Compatibility With Other Programs, Video Chat, Group Chat, Audio Chat, Compatibility With Macs And PCs, Simplw, Screenshare, File Transfer
    Reasons Suggested: 47  (avg points: 1.9/5.0)
    Discussion Comments: 1
    Ratings: 65
    score: 255.0
  • richesh
     
    richesh member since Sep 21, 2008
    help for this decision...
    Best Option Pick: IChat
    Options Suggested: Digsby, Trillian, Adium, Meebo
    Criteria Suggested: Customization, Usability
    Reasons Suggested: 16  (avg points: 2.3/5.0)
    Discussion Comments: 1
    Ratings: 65
    score: 139.8
  • HomeMaker
     
    HomeMaker member since Nov 23, 2008
    help for this decision...
    Best Option Pick: Skype
    Reasons Suggested: 2  (avg points: 1.5/5.0)
    Ratings: 1
    score: 9.1
  • jsteinke..
     
    jsteinke17 member since Nov 17, 2008
    help for this decision...
    Discussion Comments: 2
    score: 6.0
  • good002
     
    good002 member since Dec 31, 2009
    help for this decision...
    Discussion Comments: 1
    score: 3.0

Recent Activity

  • 6 months ago good002
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  • 1 year, 0 months ago richesh
    suggested Meebo as an option
  • 1 year, 0 months ago richesh
    suggested Trillian as an option
  • 1 year, 1 month ago jsteinke17
    commented, "What will you be using this for?"
  • 1 year, 1 month ago jsteinke17
    commented, "Does the person need a bench (permanent or portable), does the person need a case, how many different tones do they want (piano, electric, harp, etc)?"
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Discussion

  • Jasmine
    Jasmine 1 year, 3 months ago
    Anyone have input on yahoo messenger? I've never used it before.
    reply
    • Jasmine
      Jasmine 1 year, 3 months ago
      I know a few things, you should look at Adium for macs too.
      reply
  • jsteinke17
    jsteinke17 1 year, 1 month ago
    Looks like you already have an answer but avoid limiting yourself to ONLY one program (e.g. Gchat, MSN, AIM) and pick one that's compatible w/ many
    reply
  • jsteinke17
    jsteinke17 1 year, 1 month ago
    Looks like you already have an answer but avoid limiting yourself to ONLY one program (e.g. Gchat, MSN, AIM) and pick one that's compatible w/ many
    reply
  • jsteinke17
    jsteinke17 1 year, 1 month ago
    Also, consider what your friends use as an Attribute
    reply
  • jsteinke17
    jsteinke17 1 year, 1 month ago
    Also, consider what your friends use as an Attribute
    reply
  • good002
    good002 6 months ago
    welcome to
    http://www.wowowbiz.com
    The website wholesale for many kinds of fashion shoes,
    like the nike,jordan,prada,adidas, also including the
    eans,shirts,bags,hat and the decorations. All the
    products are free shipping, and the the price is
    competitive, and also can accept online payment.,after the
    payment, can ship within short time.
    http://www.wowowbiz.com
    reply