James and I used TokBox for a video chat. It was easy to set up an account and begin our conversation. The fact that software does not need to be downloaded means it is quick to begin using, and may make it attractive to people who are reluctant to download software onto their computers. It also means it is easy to access your account from any computer, not just the one with the downloaded software.
The video link worked very well, and seemed clearer and not as delayed as Skype. TokBox could also be linked with other social networking sites, including Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and MySpace. Users are also able to send video "greeting cards."
Users who already use Skype may not see a reason for changing to this new facility. However, new users to this form of networking may find TokBox preferable to Skype because of the easy and transferable accessibility and higher quality video.
It would be interesting to test how this software copes with multiple users. Skype was certainly challenged during our earlier group conference because of the number of participants. Is TokBox better able to cope with larger group conversations than Skype? If so, it may become a more attractive tool for social networking and professional development activities within companies.
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Hi Sarah, thanks for the great review. Just wanted to let you know that TokBox does allow up to 20 video participants.
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Adam
Software Engineer at TokBox
TokBox sounds great Sarah, thanks for writing a report as I am interested, but was unable to get on last Wednesday evening. I will try it especially since you said TokBox has better video quality.
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