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Eyeball Chat 2.0 review

5.6

Editors' Rating

Average

8.0

Members' Rating

Excellent

Typical price:Free

Verdict

Eyeball Chat 2.0 promises more than it can deliver. For now, Trillian is a better interoperable messenger, since that client handles ICQ too. For video chat, turn to Yahoo Messenger; if you have Windows XP, go for Windows Messenger... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Connects to AIM, MSN, and Yahoo to send recorded video messages
  • Sends real-time video to other Eyeball users
  • Simple to set up.

Cons

  • Video doesn't work with AIM, MSN, or Yahoo from a firewall-equipped PC
  • Doesn't support ICQ
  • No private chat rooms
  • Nearly nonexistent technical support.

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Member Opinion

8.0

Average Member Rating

Excellent

4 Members have reviewed this product

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lennie cooper

lennie cooper

You cannot get tech support on issues

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6.0

Good


Anonymous

Anonymous

One of the best Free cam chat ever!

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6.0

Good


Imran Imran Khan

Imran Imran Khan

Excellent

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10

Perfect


Anonymous

Anonymous

Excellent

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10

Perfect


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