Comments on: jkOnTheRun Geek Session: Skype video on Samsung Q1 Ultra Premium

By: Woadan

Woadan — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:05:02 +0000

After watching the video, I've got a tech itch going on.

Somebody find me a job!
;)

Woadan

By: James Kendrick

James Kendrick — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:29:26 +0000

Carp, enlighten us with what the Skype problem is.

By: Carp

Carp — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:23:53 +0000

i know what the problem is, and it isnt the hardware.

although i try not to be to tough on J & K since i am sympathetic to the fact they get devices early in their lifecycle with early drivers, no tweaks, & primarily a OOTB experience. but unfortunately they tend to give devices a bad rep when they dont actually deserve it.

By: Matthew Miller (aka palmsolo)

Matthew Miller (aka palmsolo) — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:22:47 +0000

I agree, the Shift and video Skype are disappointing and unusable. I was even connected via a WiFi router 10 feet from the Shift. I then used my Fujitsu U810 with the same processor (although with Windows XP) and it worked flawlessly with video chatting and Skype.

By: Gavin Miller

Gavin Miller — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:23:23 +0000

$50!!!! Try $120 here in the UK. Sheesh, no wonder you guys can buy all that tech! ;-)

Liking the look of the Samsung.

Managed to get Skype + Video working OK on the Shift also, so not sure what the probs were.

By: ds

ds — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:53:05 +0000

I had success with Skype video on the Q1U driving (as a passenger) up the 405 freeway, tethered through my HTC titan, and using a U727 EVDO modem. That front mount camera is great for person to person, while the back camera is great for demos or walking tours.