“Skype really is the benchmark for online voice services. […]for most small firms it is a superb way to communicate while keeping costs down.” (Prigg, 2010)
Skype is a free communication software package that includes video chat, instant messaging, document collaboration, land line calls and so on which has revolutionized online communication. Over the past few years, Skype has reached popularity for small to medium sized company’s (Prigg, 2010) to everyday personal use.
There are many features that make this program special, notably the ability to call landlines for a small charge, and specific add-on features similar to what Firefox offers to expand it productivity. Collaboration, for example, can be used with its gigantic library of add-ons to include remote access for desktop sharing, share files and folders and even send faxes. Whether one needs to run a video meeting or a basic audio conferencing session to include chat, anywhere in the world, Skype can make that happen.
For fans of portable applications and the like, a portable version of Skype is available for use as well, making it very handy and convenient for using it on the run. Not only can it be run portably, mobile versions are also available for free use on Blackberry, Android and iPhone phones.
So, Skype is indeed a very sophisticated program that will enable anyone with a webcam or a microphone connect to family, friends or co-workers instantly free of charge. It encourages communication on a level that competes with other web conferencing applications and its popularity will continue to rise for the years to come.
Prigg, Mark. "Get the picture: the latest web and videoconferencing options provide a real alternative to face-to-face meetings."
Business Traveller (March 2010): 54(4). Academic OneFile. Gale. BCR Regis University. 24 Apr. 2010.
DeLorme Earthmate PN60w with SPOT Satellite Communicator
“The DeLorme Earthmate® PN-60w with SPOT Satellite Communicator will be the first handheld GPS navigation device capable of sending customized text messages even when the user is operating far beyond the range of cellular communications.” (http://www.delorme.com/about/pressreleases/SPOTcommunicator.htm)
My fiancé loves to escape to the mountains every weekend and I worry a lot about him. I always tell him to be careful and to leave a note with the names of the mountains so that I know where he is, but is that good enough. I have a strong feeling that the new technology DeLorme has invented will put my mind at ease. The Delorme Earthmate PN-60 with spot satellite communicator is a device that is capable of sending text messages even in areas where most would lose signal. “Users can send freeform text messages using the PN-60w’s keyboard to select individuals or groups from the field even from remote areas world-wide.” (Conley & Moore, 2010)
The Earthmate PN-60w is a great device for family members who worry a lot about someone. The device is up to date, never behind on time. It also helps hikers or mountaineers in emergencies. Quite a few sites help collaborate the communication between the mountaineer and the person at home. “Custom messages and waypoints can easily be shared with social networking sites like SPOTadventures.com, Geo-caching.com, Twitter, and Facebook. As an emergency back-up, the SPOT Satellite Communicator has stand-alone capability to send location-based SOS notification to an emergency response center.” (Conley & Moore, 2010) The device can be easily viewed on the SPOT website. He or she is able to customized maps and trips. Overall, the Earthmate PN-60w is a wonderful device to have for both the mountaineer and the worrier.
Reference
Conley, Charile, Moore, Derek. (January 6, 2010). DeLorme and SPOT Unveil First Handheld GPS with Satellite Communicator. Retrived on April 22, 2010. http://www.delorme.com/about/pressreleases/SPOTcommunicator.htm
My fiancé loves to escape to the mountains every weekend and I worry a lot about him. I always tell him to be careful and to leave a note with the names of the mountains so that I know where he is, but is that good enough. I have a strong feeling that the new technology DeLorme has invented will put my mind at ease. The Delorme Earthmate PN-60 with spot satellite communicator is a device that is capable of sending text messages even in areas where most would lose signal. “Users can send freeform text messages using the PN-60w’s keyboard to select individuals or groups from the field even from remote areas world-wide.” (Conley & Moore, 2010)
The Earthmate PN-60w is a great device for family members who worry a lot about someone. The device is up to date, never behind on time. It also helps hikers or mountaineers in emergencies. Quite a few sites help collaborate the communication between the mountaineer and the person at home. “Custom messages and waypoints can easily be shared with social networking sites like SPOTadventures.com, Geo-caching.com, Twitter, and Facebook. As an emergency back-up, the SPOT Satellite Communicator has stand-alone capability to send location-based SOS notification to an emergency response center.” (Conley & Moore, 2010) The device can be easily viewed on the SPOT website. He or she is able to customized maps and trips. Overall, the Earthmate PN-60w is a wonderful device to have for both the mountaineer and the worrier.
Reference
Conley, Charile, Moore, Derek. (January 6, 2010). DeLorme and SPOT Unveil First Handheld GPS with Satellite Communicator. Retrived on April 22, 2010. http://www.delorme.com/about/pressreleases/SPOTcommunicator.htm
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