Firefox, Skype, Pandora, QR code reader ? I didn't buy this Ican ... yet, but first I wonder if you can:1 - Install Firefox2 - Install Skype and be able to make video calls3 - Install Pandora Internet Radio4 - Be able to read QR codes with the webcam5 - "root" the unit? how you do that? What are the benefits?5 - Would it recognize a Bluetooth dongle? How about a wireless keyboard and mouse?Thank you very much for any information about this topics. Firefox, Skype, Pandora, QR code reader ? I didn't buy this Ican ... yet, but first I wonder if you can:1 - Install Firefox2 - Install Skype and be able to make video calls3 -... » Read More Firefox, Skype, Pandora, QR code reader ? I didn't buy this Ican ... yet, but first I wonder if you can:1 - Install Firefox2 - Install Skype and be able to make video calls3 - Install Pandora Internet Radio4 - Be able to read QR codes with the webcam5 - "root" the unit? how you do that? What are the benefits?5 - Would it recognize a Bluetooth dongle? How about a wireless keyboard and mouse?Thank you very much for any information about this topics. « Show Less
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ICAN! 10" Tablet PC - Android OS 2.1I also want to know if Skype and flash 10.1 are installed or can be installed and can I make Skype phone calls?
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Sorry, J.M. I have not heard of such a thing. All the Skype solutions I have read about are either just a handset you plug into your computer or are a full-blown computer replacement with handset like the VOIP841. They all have a handset. But I will suggest this.... You said you are "looking at switching to Skype". If you have not yet switched to Skype, I strongly recommend downloading Skype software for free to your computer and getting used to it that way before you get a standalone Skype device. There are a lot of strong features and icons and ways to do things that are unique to Skype, and using Skype on a computer will get you used to it. The Skype built into dedicated devices is a shorthand of the Skype icons and feature set, and it really helps to be Skype-savvy with the computer version before you go to a dedicated device. Just my opinion. For example, I have a SkypeIn number which rings in my Skype phone, and I only give out one number to everybody, instead of giving out a cell number, office number, home number. When I am at home I answer calls on my Skype phone. When I am away I answer calls on my cell phone to the same number, and all I do is change my Skype setting to "offline" in my Skype phone. Easy and great way to go. If you don't know about Skype, you don't know that you can change your setting to: Online, Skype Me, Offline, Away, Unavailable, Do Not Disturb, Invisible, and perhaps one or two others. When other people look me up in their Skype (computer or phone) they see my status set to one of these icons. Nothing like this is available with MagicJack or any other VOIP solution that I know of. So download Skype and get used to it first. ;-)
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i hooked up a standard usb pc webcam into the usb port and could not get it to work with skype or see the video input from the camera anywhere else in any of the menus.there may be a solution but, that is as far as i went with it...the skype menu reported that no webcam was found, you can purchase a skype compatible webcam blah blah blah
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I never got it to work. Period. It is useless. It's one of those prime examples of "you get what you pay for". I say get a really good one with a dongle and a laser pointer. It'll be worth your sanity.
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I tried a lot but it does not accept Cam or cam of phone as camera for skype.. What I did not try was wireless ? (Wifi) camera. Multi usb hub works well also wireless keyboard mouse work nicely.
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Yes, you're right, no oficial Skype. BB has it's own video call app, but you need the other party to have BB too in order to make the call. Anyway, it's possibe to install modified Android apps (.bar extensin) to the Playbook, so I did it, and now I can run Skype in the Playbook, of course, only over WiFi.
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thanks!! do you know if this is possible with any skype solutions?? my wife loves her regular little corded handset phone and I was looking at switching to skype but need this abillity to use a regular corded phone? thanks so much
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"Best?" ? Who knows which webcam is best for your needs? But let me quote a couple of the reviews of this webcam:"....I purchased 4 of these Logitech 961400-0403 Quickcams for use with friends over Skype because of the price, performance and features. The resolution is very good for VOIP,...."".... Once I figured out how to adjust the resolution, it has worked well with SKYPE and...."
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Nate...thank you for the post. I had just purchased this webcam and was getting ready to try to cancel the order...so thank you. Oh, do you have any experience with this webcam and Windows Vista and Skype?Thanks again,Charlie
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Yes and yes. 1. You can make just voice VOIP calls with Skype and just Logitech's microphone and your existing speakers. It is a free call worldwide from computer to computer. It is an inexpensive call to a "regular" phone if you have purchased Skype Out. 2. Yes you can turn the video off or replace it with a still JPG file of your choice instead of showing live output. I often use "wallpaper" instead of the camera image. Magnified velcro (my current favorite background) is more aesthetically appealing than my face!
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You can make skype video calls if near a hotspot, it can be your PC or it can be a cafe or a hotel. You'll need a password from those that work there. You can't make phonecalls, it's wifi only. So you know this is an older model they sell here, newer was 770 I bought at riteaid, it uses latest software, but specs are the same it seems. This one can't be upgraded to latest also, just FYI, i'd buy the latest available look for 4.4 kitkat in a description. There is also a cervice I know PC can use to make phonecalls over broadband internet, telephony or something, you likely could do it on a tablet, havent tested if so. Much that windows PC does you can do though. Near a wifi with highspeed internet probably yes. My 770 has an offer from xfinity about $3 per hour using their hotspots, and they seem to be in many places. If you have their internet for PC it's even free. Hope it helps, but buy a later model. Checked android telephony is there, 1 popular is Google Voice. Still need wifi near you though.
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Well, very good question. I mean it' kinda cute for a net book computer but the really why I say it sucks cuz when I got it. I was so exited but when I tryed to go online. That's where I think the problem got started. I tryed to go to Internet connections. Then put in the wifi passcode but I guess didn't work. So after so so many attempts. I gave up on it. Hope the review helped.
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I downloaded Fring to the 5800 from http://www.fring.com/default.php. I do Skype calls with video through Fring. I don't know if Skype has an application for this phone that you can download and use directly from Skype's web site. Making Skype calls through Fring works and sounds the same. With Fring you can make Skype calls, Yahoo calls, MSN calls, ICQ calls, Google talk, and others. Go to Fring's web site, download their software and try it you will not be disappointed.
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Yes, it is very simple to set it for Skype, you do not need any additional hardware and it is very simple to download the software.
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After plugging in the camera, open control panel and add the new hardware, if your computer hasn't already done so. Once in the control panel look for scanners/cameras and see if a USB Video device is there. If it is there you can test it. If you don't see it in the control panel you can try plugging it into a different USB port to see if your computer will recognize it. If you use it to Skype, you may have to set Skype for video settings. It will show YOU when you test it. I hope this helps, if not you can write back with another inquiry and I will try to help.
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i could not get it to work on my linux system. also, it is internet explorer specific when it somes to the setup. everytime i would try to get the associated plugins i would get a 404. i sent the cam back
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I just received this item, and the manual says it can do skype-to-skype calls. However, I use it only for skypeout, so I have not tried this myself.