Sound quality is great, especially on Skype-to-Skype calls
Integrating Skypecasts into the dashboard makes it easier to use
New features are amusing and fun
Still get loads of useful features
The bad:
New features open in their own windows, resulting in a very cluttered desktop
The bottomline:
The changes to Skype 3 are mostly entertainment-oriented and there are no major upgrades to performance, but we still like Skype for its ease of use, low cost, and sound quality.
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