Tags: mail, video conferencing

Acer TravelMate 6292 (602G16Mn)

The Acer TravelMate 6292 passes muster, and comes in at a great price. We just wish it looked a little nicer.

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Microsoft LifeCam NX-3000

It's cheap and compact and delivers acceptable video quality, but the bundled software plagues Microsoft's LifeCam NX-3000 Webcam. Creative has a model for nearly the same price that we like better.

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Microsoft LifeCam VX-7000

There are better Webcams that you can buy with your AU$150 than the Microsoft LifeCam VX-7000.

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HP Compaq 6515b

With a strong corporate feature set, the HP Compaq 6515b should find favour with corporate customers looking at value-for-money propositions.

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Dell XPS M1530

Don't let the slim design and relatively light heft fool you. This XPS is one powerful gaming portable with an impressive feature set for work and play.

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Gmail gets voice, video chat

Google is rolling out video and voice capabilities for the chat function that is embedded in the Gmail interface. It's a bare-bones voice and video-conferencing service, but it's simple to install and use and is a very good addition to Gmail.

Optus uploads: A revolution in the making?

As Optus joins the likes of Telstra and others in now counting uploads as well as downloads in its service plans, has our new found enthusiasm for posting ourselves all over Facebook and YouTube set us up for higher prices?

IM invasion: top chat apps compared

Like e-mail, instant messaging has become a part of our lives, at work, at home, at school, on the go -- even on our mobile phones. We take a look at four top chat apps, all of them free, and weigh the relative merits of each.

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UVC 5.1

Combine instant messaging and chat with personal organization features.

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FlyConferencing Suite

Conduct real-time video conferences on a PC.

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ThruCam 3.30

Communicate with your friends and family with audio and video on your PC.

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GCN (Global Communications Network) 2.9.1

Communicate with friends, family, and business colleagues over the Internet.