Another blogger I "IM" on occasion, uses a web-cam. It looked like a novel idea, but I didn't put much truck in it. Then, during the course of conversation, (IM-ing of course), they turned it on.
All of a sudden, I had their face and voice on the computer.
How cool.
I asked more about it and found out they talk to their mother over by Japan (can't spell Okinowwa(?)) on a regular basis using the cams.
Now, HOW COOL IS THAT???
Long distance, with video to go with the audio.
That got me to thinking about Billy, Buffy, and a bunch of others. We could chat "live" and in color.
Now, That's cool!
I haven't gotten out all the e-mails yet to everyone, so if you are reading this, concider yourself talked to. Once I get all the finer details worked out, I'll be happy to share.
I do have a cam now. I am (like I said) working out the finer details on setting it up. If it works, not a bad investment of around $30. There are some cheaper, and a bunch a lot more expensive, but I think this will do.
Toys happen.
I don't even use the speakers for my computer, I kinda doubt I would use a camera (not to mention that no one is there to talk to at 4:30 in the morning).
Posted by: bogie | November 02, 2004 at 03:45 AM
I understand. I wondered what I would do with it myself, but I figure if a couple of other bloggers are hooked up, at least it would be worth the try. I know a couple that are already hooked up, so when the time comes, we are going to give it a whirl.
I think as time goes by, more poeple may eventually join in. Who knows?
Posted by: Wichi Dude | November 02, 2004 at 04:45 PM
I just can't tell you how much I love it. It just gives you a bit more "dimension" to your IM conversations. It's fun to chat via IM, but it's even better when you can see and hear who you are speaking to.
Posted by: Heathen | November 02, 2004 at 05:59 PM
...I've replied to your email - I hope :^)...my problem is that I hardly use im or msn or irc or the telephone never mind the thought of using a "video phone" :^)...
...as it is I tend to get my butler to type the entries in my blog and I talk to him via two cans and a piece of string :^)...
Posted by: billy | November 03, 2004 at 02:32 AM
"String"? Do they still make that stuff? And what are you doing with "two cans"? Don't you recycle?
Next, you'll be telling me you live in Ingerland.
Posted by: Wichi Dude | November 03, 2004 at 05:02 PM
I happen to have the webcam hooked up...why haven't you ever asked to IM with me?
Fine. I'm not hurt. No, not me.
Posted by: Da Goddess | November 10, 2004 at 12:40 AM
Da Goddess--Dudette threated WD--LOL!
Posted by: Cop Car | November 11, 2004 at 09:33 AM