Videoconferencing for Blackberry

vkdabies · #1 (**permalink**) 03-11-2009, 09:52 PM

Hi guys,

I was just wondering if there are any video conferencing software for Blackberry...if so, let me know...would like to try it out myself...

Cheese Sammich · #2 (**permalink**) 03-12-2009, 07:18 AM

The BlackBerry does not have a front-facing camera. I don't see how you could do any type of effective video conferencing with that limitation.

Sith_Apprentice · #3 (**permalink**) 03-12-2009, 07:31 AM

At minimum you would need a Bold (3G GSM for voice+data at the same time) and it would be streaming low quality video over the network.

Otto · #4 (**permalink**) 03-13-2009, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheese Sammich

The BlackBerry does not have a front-facing camera. I don't see how you could do any type of effective video conferencing with that limitation.

Justus von Liebig discovered how to coat a glass surface with a thin layer of metallic silver in the late 19th century. It could be used to accomplish the desired effect of a front-facing camera.

I think the technology is still a couple years away, and I don't believe the demand is all that great from what I've discussed with former colleagues in the conferencing industry.

Cheese Sammich · #5 (**permalink**) 03-14-2009, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Otto

Justus von Liebig discovered how to coat a glass surface with a thin layer of metallic silver in the late 19th century.

"You know the Germans always make good stuff."
-Vince, the ShamWow Guy.

bdunnuck · #6 (**permalink**) 03-30-2009, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Otto

Justus von Liebig discovered how to coat a glass surface with a thin layer of metallic silver in the late 19th century. It could be used to accomplish the desired effect of a front-facing camera.

I think the technology is still a couple years away, and I don't believe the demand is all that great from what I've discussed with former colleagues in the conferencing industry.

This is true, but look at the cell phones with PICO projectors built into them! Its amazing what companies are coming up with these days! I would love to see video conferencing on our BB's!