Skype is a calling platform that allows people to communicate via wifi from essentially anywhere. I have personally had a lot of success using skype; I have family that lives in Hong Kong and Skype is a platform that allows for us to easily communicate, regardless of the type of device we choose to use. For example, I will call my aunt using my HP laptop and she can answer using her iPad. There are many types of video calling platforms available now, so what are the pros and cons of using Skype?
Pros:
Skype is a free platform because it operates over WiFi and, like I mentioned earlier, you can use to to communicate with people regardless of their location. There is also the option to video call or simply voice call, offering a level of versatility. Skype allows for you to screen share with the person you are communicating with, which can be highly beneficial for collaborative projects. If you’re having a business meeting with people from across the globe, screen sharing can be used to present a power point presentation or other visual aid.
Cons:
Skype is entirely reliant on internet connection, which is beneficial in the way that it allows it to be a free platform, but if the connection is poor it makes using Skype rather frustrating and annoying. Skype lacks any form of language translation and many other tools that would be beneficial for small businesses. Beyond screen sharing there aren’t any tools to help in business collaboration, while many other platforms of this variety offer finance and accounting tools. The sound quality of calls is not always the best, and decreases even more when a video camera is in use.
Skype obviously has it’s drawbacks, but from my experience it works well for personal communication. Most of the problems people run into are in regards to business usage, but overall Skype is a platform that I have enjoyed using.
Sources:
http://www.quora.com/What-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-Skype
go Skype!
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