(full) Skype on Android, is it coming????
I found this from May 2010 (come on Skype it is about time, time to catch the market or we all move on...)
http://skattertech.com/2010/05/skype-mobile-coming-to-sprint-htc-evo-4g/
"Skype envisions a world where video plays a larger role in the way we communicate. The next generation innovation involving video calling will not be bound to the computer. We’re seeing a proliferation of video calling shared between all kinds of connected devices. It’s on computers (today 1/3 of all calls on Skype happen via video), televisions (Skype bringing video calls to living rooms via Panasonic, Samsung & LG partnership), and it will eventually be coming to mobile devices too. We’re betting big on video, and we intend to set the bar on mobile video calling, and it’s something we’re going to do this year.
We will be bringing a direct to consumer app to the Android marketplace later this year. This application will be available for all consumers globally to download regardless of carriers. (i.e. similar to how we offer the iPhone app today)"
– Brianna Reynaud, Skype PR
Skype’s bold statement was clear on two things: they will be launching a mobile video calling service as well as a standard Android app this year.
Update 5/28/10 9:41AM: After a quick phone call from Skype’s PR team early this morning, it looks like they may have pulled the trigger a bit too soon with this comment. According to Reynaud, Skype will definitely be releasing a “direct-to-consumer” Android App this year, however the aren’t completely disclosing whether mobile video calling is an included feature.
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I don't know why so many people want SKype on Android so bad when Google Voice is cheaper and better.
brunes said:
I don't know why so many people want SKype on Android so bad when Google Voice is cheaper and better.
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Skype is available to users in (just about) any country, providing free video chat to both parties (for now at least)....simple enough until Google roles something more universal out.
A. People already have a large base of contacts on Skype.
B. Google voice isn't available outside to the majority of the worlds population, who just happen to live outside the USA.
brunes said:
I don't know why so many people want SKype on Android so bad when Google Voice is cheaper and better.
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I have Google Voice on my SGS, and I had to go through great lengths to get it, as I'm not from USA. That right there is your first reason for wanting Skype. Skype is global. Then, once I had everything installed, I noticed that Google Voice uses a callback system. This results in significant lag if you' re outside of USA. Also, Skype is both a chat, a voice, and a video call software, packaged nicely into one app. If you' re in USA, I understand why GV is more appealing to you, but everywhere else Skype makes more sense.
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exactly, i would LOVED to use Google Voice, but it only works if you are in the USA, if you are not in USA you get an error message.
Skype IS already available for Android, but it only works for the #3 network in UK, its locked to only work on #3 network SIM cards
if some one can maybe HACK that version of skype and ignore the check for #3 network, then we can all use it
Fring
You should use Fring. It is free! it can do video conferencing sms(chat) and make phone calls. I use it for a while now with some other people and it works FANTASTIC! I recommend testing fring first before going to pay for something that can be freely done.
nimbuzz is also a good option.
andrej.marinic said:
I have Google Voice on my SGS, and I had to go through great lengths to get it, as I'm not from USA. That right there is your first reason for wanting Skype. Skype is global. Then, once I had everything installed, I noticed that Google Voice uses a callback system. This results in significant lag if you' re outside of USA. Also, Skype is both a chat, a voice, and a video call software, packaged nicely into one app. If you' re in USA, I understand why GV is more appealing to you, but everywhere else Skype makes more sense.
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Can you make a post, or link to an article, regarding your set up and results of Google Voice (what lags and how much? How long did it take to set up? Do you have full functionality? Do you only use a tiny bit of it's full functionality due to competing services being better? etc.). I find Google Voice easy to download, but I never really tried to extract its functionality. Would you do it all over again? Please, the more information, in a "overseas review" like form, the better and the process used would be great!
Thanks in advance.
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I don't know why so many people want SKype on Android so bad when Google Voice is cheaper and better.
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Google Voice does not do VOIP either.
I have skype for android beta version but happy with it. Download somewhere in the xda forums.
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I thought Fring no longer had Skype?
septlc said:
nimbuzz is also a good option.
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Nimbuzz automatically unblocks your skype contacts -.- Never had the skype voip work but for IM it works alright. An official skype app would be quite wanted.
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You know there is a program called Fringe? It allows anyone to do voice or videochat freely. Point your GalS here m.fringe.com and install. register is easy too.
Add me if you want to test your video call lol, my fringe Id is: jueyn
AllGamer said:
exactly, i would LOVED to use Google Voice, but it only works if you are in the USA, if you are not in USA you get an error message.
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You can use GV outside the USA fairly easily by a combination of SipDroid and ipkall.com
i suppose using ip relay service would work, but that usually inherit a certain lag, definitely not something you want in a VoiceIP call.
even when browsing a website ifyou use IP relays it always gets delays
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I don't know why so many people want SKype on Android so bad when Google Voice is cheaper and better.
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Because there are millions of android users outside US who don’t have access to google voice. Skype is sometimes even used synonymously with VOIP, there is a huge demand for it. That’s why so many people ask for it. Even businesses use it as their official telephony method for overseas calling.
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You can use GV outside the USA fairly easily by a combination of SipDroid and ipkall.com
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Have you tried this yourself ?? SIP relaying introduces a huge delay. And the last time I tried SipDroid I had a terrible echoing problem as well.
PrimalFury said:
You should use Fring. It is free! it can do video conferencing sms(chat) and make phone calls. I use it for a while now with some other people and it works FANTASTIC! I recommend testing fring first before going to pay for something that can be freely done.
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Fring is not really an alternative to Skype, for one, it doesn’t support Skype, you can make voice calls for some other networks (gtalk, MSN) but the client has a huge delay and a terrible echo to the point where it is almost unusable. I have tried fring on different countries in Asia Pacific region with very good Wi-Fi and 3G connections, but results were almost same. Very rarely I could get a usable connection, so you cant rely on it. Video calls only work between fring clients, and there is no desktop version that supports video calling, this IMO severely limits usability. Besides, video calling is provided at reasonable rates in many countries in the asia pacific region, so there is not much of a need to use a VOIP client to make domestic video calls between cell phones. Same goes for Nimbuzz (perhaps the delay and echo is even worse). So neither of those clients is usable, at least on Galaxy S in some of the Asian Pacific countries.
Either Skype has become a puppet of Verizon, or they don’t care anymore, because they get enough money already mainly from PC clients and Verizon partnership.
Anyways, I have given up hope of using Skype on my mobile, now using a VOIP service that support call back (12voip.com). Their IDD rates are cheaper than Skype (even after paying for calls both ways : incoming to your phone and outgoing to other phone), voice quality is not too bad either.
Fring is not support in 2.2 for the time being... you can install but you cant make proper voice call... so dont even try to mention video call...
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Anyone any advise on the best skype, voip, sip apps ??
Thanks
If you need to make skype-to-skype calls then Fring and Nimbuzz. If you just need to make paid calls, Skype Lite should do.
Best sip app is sipdroid.
what's sip?
It's one of VoIP protocols: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Session_Initiation_Protocol
I have to say that I used fring the other day to do a skype to skype call over wifi, and the quality was bad - delayed audio, crackling, general low audio quality. My partner has the skype client for iPhone, and her call quality is, to be honest, amazing. It sounds better than calling on mobiles (when calling over wifi).
I hope this is not common and I would love for someone to tell me if Nimbuzz has good call quality over wifi.
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I have to say that I used fring the other day to do a skype to skype call over wifi, and the quality was bad - delayed audio, crackling, general low audio quality. My partner has the skype client for iPhone, and her call quality is, to be honest, amazing. It sounds better than calling on mobiles (when calling over wifi).
I hope this is not common and I would love for someone to tell me if Nimbuzz has good call quality over wifi.
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I had the same experience with fring over wifi. No point in even trying 3G.
Why don't you just go ahead and test nimbuzz yourself?
nimbuzz has better sound quality than Fring. Do not know about the comparison to iphone skype app.
What is this Skype Lite?
Is this the one for Verizon Wireless?
http://www.skype.com/download/skype/android/
But this one is useless to me because it cannot be used with WiFi ...
And it is only for Verizon
I just dont get this, why Skype does not make generic full native client for Android?
Google does not allow it?
Skype does not know how to code?
Patents?
Karolis said:
If you need to make skype-to-skype calls then Fring and Nimbuzz. If you just need to make paid calls, Skype Lite should do.
Best sip app is sipdroid.
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I really can't believe we can't get an official skype app for android.......
I think most mobile networks do not want people making calls over Skype because it goes over VoIP the voice network - So your network would lose out on charging you.
However, I just found out you can install Skype Lite beta on the HTC Desire and it makes calls/IM's. If you look on google for "Android Freeware - Skype Lite Beta" you should find it.
Does it work via Wi-Fi?
Rogem said:
I think most mobile networks do not want people making calls over Skype because it goes over VoIP the voice network - So your network would lose out on charging you.
However, I just found out you can install Skype Lite beta on the HTC Desire and it makes calls/IM's. If you look on google for "Android Freeware - Skype Lite Beta" you should find it.
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If you have the phone on 3 (three.co.uk) contract you get free skype-to-skype calls for life
Now if only everyone in the world went on three, we'de never have to pay for a call to anywhere in the world again lol
gogol said:
Does it work via Wi-Fi?
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The chat/skype>skype feature works via the 3g/data/WiFi however landline calls goes via your phone's voice network (charging your network minutes).
Luke_Hero said:
Now if only everyone in the world went on 3, we'de never have to pay for a call to anywhere in the world again lol
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But then we would all be on the 3 network
I use Smartgroshen app, simple, good quality of voice and sync with your phone contacts. Get 0.5 euro at start.
I am also using Smartgroshen app for calling. Skype is OK, and Smartgroschen more than OK.:good::good::good:
• I use Smartgroshen app. • With Smartgroschen app, you can make cheap phone calls to all mobiles and landline in the world from your smartphones and tablet without sim card.
Alright fellas!, Freaking fringe took our skype without any announcement & now i cant make skype out calls with my x10... any help please i really wanna make skype out calls from my phone. Can any one reccomend any other software where i can use my skype credits..??
I love x10 but it'll be useless without skype calls, please help..
"I also downloaded skype lite but it wont allow me to make calls, give an error my region isnt supported but its does shows my skype credit balance." Please help..
what about skype beta?
i installed it last night but i only tested the chat function.
maybe the calls are working too
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what about skype beta?
i installed it last night but i only tested the chat function.
maybe the calls are working too
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i did chat works but not the calls.
you are right
it is not working
fringe says it is becsuse of skype, skype says it is a decision made by fringe
go figure
http://androinica.com/2010/07/12/skype-kills-video-calls-on-android-by-blocking-fring/
Maybe iskoot for skype works! Did you try?
It worked for me time ago.
so anyother way??
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so anyother way??
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I've been testing iskoot now and i wasn't able to make or recive a call, though it should work. Try it yourself.
Regards
tried searching but did not find anything.
looks like for the moment only WM and PC can do skype call
berbecverde said:
tried searching but did not find anything.
looks like for the moment only WM and PC can do skype call
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or nokia phones..
this is bad...
no skype(skype call) on android
dont make calls much using skype on the phone.
But I think nimbuzz allows you to make calls.
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this is bad...
no skype(skype call) on android
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I think Verizon Wireless has some sort of exclusivity on the Skype app.
http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/get-skype/on-your-mobile/skype-mobile/android/
Skype exists, but right now, it's limited to Verizon in the US.
(Also, the program is called Fring. How many times can you misspell the word "Fring" in one thread??)
Fring or Fringe that is not the point.
As long it does not allow us to make skype calls i realy do not care how you spell it
Fring or Fringe cause it is useless to me.
Alright guys, i gues i can forget skype fo rnow.. but is there any other software like skype where i can buy credits and make voip call sover wifi and 3g???
http://www.truphone.com/applications/devices/android/ it seems it is what you are looking for... i think, you can find it in the market
i searched the market for voip apps and a i got quite a few
so you should look an see if there is any that is good for you
I always use Nimbuzz to make free calls via skype. Lite version of Skype does not give call function. It is just that other person has to login to skype, as I am not not using any credit....
Are u still using nimbuzz, last time i checked nimbizz didnt offered skype out calls on android.
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Thanx alot bro but this is too expensive i have US and Canada for 2.99 mth unlimited.
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I think it was the other way around, it was Skype's decision to remove there service from Fring cuz thery're not profiting from them and Fring is gaining more recognition over the Android platform. I am a long time user of Skype and I pay $13.99 a month for the Unlimited World plan just to call my gf in Thailand. It is sad to know that they removed their service from Fring but this can also mean that they're developing an app of their own that could make VoIP calling over Android possible? Nonetheless, i'm still getting my White Rachael
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(Also, the program is called Fring. How many times can you misspell the word "Fring" in one thread??)
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Thanks buddy.
I know it's nitpicking but man am I getting tired of people calling Fring > Fringe.
Yes - It does matter because it's called Fring.
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Skype for X10
This was inbuilt in my x10.,
http://www.4shared.com/file/TkCXqXQo/skype.html
I'm not sure you're allowed to post links to torrent sites here.... just saying
Is this any different than Skype for Android?
chris_knows said:
Is this any different than Skype for Android?
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There is an official Skype for Android that we can install?
lornova said:
There is an official Skype for Android that we can install?
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Yeah, it works fine for me, but it was removed from the market for some reason...
I attached it if anyone cares, but I'm not sure what the difference between this one and the one posted by the OP is...
chris_knows said:
Yeah, it works fine for me, but it was removed from the market for some reason...
I attached it if anyone cares, but I'm not sure what the difference between this one and the one posted by the OP is...
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I installed this apk but I can't use this skype to call my online contacts. Can you use this app to call your online skype friends from your X10?
It can't make calls...Check out Fring in the market, I know it used to let you make Skype calls, but I'm not sure if the app still works because of some legal issues with Skype.
Not Fring
Fring was cut off from access to Skype.
There are a few apps that talk to Skype IM (such as Meebo) but not voice.
In May Skype said that they would make an Android client for all phones to be released sometime this year (right now there is a limited version that only works with/over Verizon). But there hasn't been any update from Skype since then.
Nimbuzz lets you make Skype calls... and SkypeOut calls over 3G as well.
iead1 said:
Nimbuzz lets you make Skype calls... and SkypeOut calls over 3G as well.
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Nimbuzz is Great it has all sort of messengers like yahoo or msn or gmail talk and more...
and it has free calls from nimbuzz to nimbuzz but its a bit lageeeeeyy
but its great
is there a skype for android 2.1? nimbuzz, fring and all alternatives suck. I do need skype on my phone, skype for iphone is really good and it never lags. No such thing for android?
Its not working..in singapore
Hunch said:
is there a skype for android 2.1? nimbuzz, fring and all alternatives suck. I do need skype on my phone, skype for iphone is really good and it never lags. No such thing for android?
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The reason no such thing exists for Android is because of Verizon Wireless buying exclusive rights for their Android phones only.
The official Skype application is probably one of the worst "official" Android apps out there. Also, there's no such thing as "free Skype calls". Thanks to Verizon, the official app uses your plan's minutes to make calls.
iead1 said:
The reason no such thing exists for Android is because of Verizon Wireless buying exclusive rights for their Android phones only.
The official Skype application is probably one of the worst "official" Android apps out there. Also, there's no such thing as "free Skype calls". Thanks to Verizon, the official app uses your plan's minutes to make calls.
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I make skypeout calls from nimbuzz..work ok. crappy voice quality tho.
some one posted thet skype 3g but it wont lemem sign in.
I've been experimenting with the built-in SIP functionality in Gingerbread. Here's what I have so far:
I have three different Google Voice numbers. My main GV number is linked to the official GV app on my phone, and I use it for most calls.
My other two numbers forward to SipGate accounts. I configured the Gingerbread internet call menu with my SipGate accounts. My use of those lines is specific and limited enough that I enable SIP calling only when I need it.
I use the Google Voice mobile site when I need to originate calls for my secondary numbers. I know some people prefer third-party callback apps, but sometimes those stop working when Google changes their API. Those numbers are mostly incoming anyway, so that's a minor issue.
Because my phone is rooted, I can make VoIP calls on both wifi and cellular data, although quality suffers on 3G.
If anyone is interested in how to set this up, I posted complete configuration instructions on my blog.
Also, if anyone has ideas for a better setup, I'd love to hear them.
I am just now starting voip class at my college and this seems like a fun little experiment to help me learn a bit and see what it can do. Thanks.
Good guide. I could have used this a few months ago. I've tried exactly the same steps on my Shift, even to the point of installing iDialer and Fring on my HTC Touch Pro 2 (same as the Tilt 2). In both cases I was never happy with the performance though (and I couldn't get iDialer to integrate with GV to make it work as a VOIP only WiFi phone). There's always a lag, which throws off my wife whenever we try to use it.
I just tried Talkatone Preview for Android as well, and it's slightly better, but there's still a lag.
Have you looked at grooveip? the app and a voice number is all you need. Roommates cells got turned off so I went with groove and it seems to work great.
Keep up the great work.
I would probably use this if I needed to make international calls.
I get good enough Sprint service here that I'm never out of coverage, but international calls can run that bill up.
Aestivalis said:
Good guide. I could have used this a few months ago. I've tried exactly the same steps on my Shift, even to the point of installing iDialer and Fring on my HTC Touch Pro 2 (same as the Tilt 2). In both cases I was never happy with the performance though (and I couldn't get iDialer to integrate with GV to make it work as a VOIP only WiFi phone). There's always a lag, which throws off my wife whenever we try to use it.
I just tried Talkatone Preview for Android as well, and it's slightly better, but there's still a lag.
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This is the major pitfall of VOIP in general, but I did find a really cool app that made calls after you listened to an ad. I'll try and locate it. You need a computer and mic for it. It's like Skype, but free.
Grooveip is really nice. I was using that to make free calls back to the states while in sout east asia. Easy to get free wireless hotspots over there.
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I use Linphone but it's configured to my home voip provider (Callcentric). It should work also to make free calls though.
Iim looking for an app like grooveIP for windows phone 7. groove ip is an app that uses google voice's servers to place free calls using 3g/4g/wifi. i tried freetalk and others arent like it. this is the only thing stopping me from switching over.
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Iim looking for an app like grooveIP for windows phone 7. groove ip is an app that uses google voice's servers to place free calls using 3g/4g/wifi. i tried freetalk and others arent like it. this is the only thing stopping me from switching over.
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There is, sort of... The one I use is called GoVoice and its not as tightly integrated as GrooveIP but it works for the most part over 3G/4G. I'm really not sure if it works over wifi at the moment but I'm sure others will chime in. You can pin the dialer as a live tile and you can also take advantage of text, etc.
Like I said, its not that tight but WP is brilliant and if that's the only thing stopping you, I'd definately give it a go.
Good luck to you whatever you decide
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There is, sort of... The one I use is called GoVoice and its not as tightly integrated as GrooveIP but it works for the most part over 3G/4G. I'm really not sure if it works over wifi at the moment but I'm sure others will chime in. You can pin the dialer as a live tile and you can also take advantage of text, etc.
Like I said, its not that tight but WP is brilliant and if that's the only thing stopping you, I'd definately give it a go.
Good luck to you whatever you decide
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Hi, has there been any development on IP calling that supports google voice on WM7 or 7.5?
hydeah said:
Hi, has there been any development on IP calling that supports google voice on WM7 or 7.5?
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Yes. Windows Phone (WP7 - WM refers to Windows Mobile and that O/S ceased development after version 6.5*) has come a long way over the past year. I would not say that voip calling is still as integrated as other platforms are yet but it is certainly doable and easy. The Skype app will do everything you need. You have voip from 3G/4G and wifi. You can send text messages over wifi as well as a new feature where you can send video messages too. It should accomplish everything you need it to do.
Good luck.
Thanks Mobi.
I am primarily interested in UMA-like functionality, seamless operation between wifi and cellular. Basicall there are two reasons for this. One is being able to get signal where there isn't a strong cellular signal, places like storage facility and company's offices that are way inside. The other is while traveling overseas being able to make calls as if I am still in the states. This is another huge advantage if the phone supports native wifi calling. Even if that's not possible I was able to do it with GrooveIP and still use my own number.
Skype is a totally different ballpark, for starters, you would have to pay for that service. Skype to Skype probably works the best on Windows Phone nowadays. No matter which other platform I tried, nothing beats Skype on Windows Phone. I have nothing against any other platforms (I am a blackberry person myself) but I surely hope Windows eventually gets to a point where it is one big system and total operation between desktop & mobile. Making it an extension of your desktop.. Remember Windows Smartphone and WM5? Pocket PC with Cellular service? To date, my favorite "tablet" is Dell Axim.