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iChat AV Beta review

7.0

Editors' Rating

Very Good

9.0

Members' Rating

Spectacular

Typical price:Free

Verdict

iChat AV suffers some glitches in beta form, but it shows major potential -- at least while it's still free... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Zero configuration
  • Makes videoconferencing easy for non-technical users
  • Reduces background noise and echo in conversations.

Cons

  • Audio failed to work properly in some of our tests
  • Won't record video chats
  • No Windows version
  • No way to videoconference with more than one person
  • Requires an AOL or .Mac account and a FireWire-only camera.

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Member Opinion

9.0

Average Member Rating

Spectacular

1 Member has reviewed this product

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Tom Shaw

Tom Shaw

Excellent piece of software, and Mac only :D

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9.0

Spectacular


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