Skype and Facetime

FiskW · FiskW #1 (**permalink**)

02-26-2012, 01:58 PM

What is your experience(opinion) with Skype VS Face Time?
FiskW

Mini_mi · Mini_mi #2 (**permalink**)

02-26-2012, 03:35 PM

I have used both and they are great for face to face with people. The only real difference is that FaceTime can only be used between people with Apple devices.

FiskW · FiskW #3 (**permalink**)

02-26-2012, 03:38 PM

Many thanks! I'll try Face Time with Apple folks and try Skype for Generics!
~Wayne

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02-26-2012, 09:17 PM

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FiskW · FiskW #5 (**permalink**)

02-26-2012, 10:02 PM

And what forum might that be, kind sir?
Newbie
~W

cwa107 · cwa107 #6 (**permalink**)

02-26-2012, 10:09 PM

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And what forum might that be, kind sir?
Newbie
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"OS X Applications and Games" - you can tell by looking here:

I thought that might be a better choice than "Community Suggestions and Feedback".

chas_m · chas_m #7 (**permalink**)

02-28-2012, 03:40 AM

I'm not sure a comparison between Skype and FaceTime is worthwhile. They're really quite different although both do video conferencing.

But that's where the comparison begins and ends. FaceTime completely knocks Skype out of the park on video and sync quality in my experience, but of course FaceTime would -- it's limited to Wi-Fi, it works only with recent Macs and iOS devices, so by self-selection its going to provide a good experience nearly all the time.

But I'm not ragging on Skype here. Yes, the video quality is ... um, a bit variable ... on Skype, but look at the range of devices it works with, PLUS it can do audio-only PLUS it can do text chatting PLUS it can (for a fee) call real phones PLUS (for another fee) they can give you a phone number ... it's a far more versatile program that kicks even iChat's rear end on everything but sync/video quality.

I have to use all three programs routinely: iChat for work, FaceTime for my increasing circle of iOS pals, and Skype for the PC laggards. I think you can tell which one I like best, but Skype is hands down the most versatile.

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Member Since: Jan 22, 2010 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 13,705 Mac Specs: 2009 MacBook Pro, Black speakers, Black Benq second monitor, black iPhone 4, Black 2012 iPad, etc.	02-28-2012, 03:40 AM I'm not sure a comparison between Skype and FaceTime is worthwhile. They're really quite different although both do video conferencing. But that's where the comparison begins and ends. FaceTime completely knocks Skype out of the park on video and sync quality in my experience, but of course FaceTime would -- it's limited to Wi-Fi, it works only with recent Macs and iOS devices, so by self-selection its going to provide a good experience nearly all the time. But I'm not ragging on Skype here. Yes, the video quality is ... um, a bit variable ... on Skype, but look at the range of devices it works with, PLUS it can do audio-only PLUS it can do text chatting PLUS it can (for a fee) call real phones PLUS (for another fee) they can give you a phone number ... it's a far more versatile program that kicks even iChat's rear end on everything but sync/video quality. I have to use all three programs routinely: iChat for work, FaceTime for my increasing circle of iOS pals, and Skype for the PC laggards. I think you can tell which one I like best, but Skype is hands down the most versatile. Cheers, chas_m -- My essay for switchers and newbies
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FiskW #1 (permalink)
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Member Since: Mar 13, 2011 Posts: 224 Mac Specs: 2011 MacBook Air, i5 27" IMac, 2010 21.5" IMac, 2010 Mini, 2011 13" MBP, IPhone 4, Airport Extreme	02-26-2012, 03:35 PM I have used both and they are great for face to face with people. The only real difference is that FaceTime can only be used between people with Apple devices.
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Member Since: Feb 26, 2012 Posts: 5	02-26-2012, 10:02 PM And what forum might that be, kind sir? Newbie ~W
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