Zoom - One Platform to Connect app good for
I used FaceTime and Skype, but they dont allow several people at once, and more than often with me FaceTime connection doesnt work anyway.
This app is fast, works very well and all you need to use it is a google email.
get to see my family and friends, from literally all over the world. dont use Skype anymore. just send them the link, and were on !!!
I was looking for a way to meet more than 2 people at the same time, which so far it is not possible on face time. This is a very good way. You can make a conference with other users, see them (the person who does the talking displays full face, and moves as soon as someone else responds), you can send files, pictures, and even record the meeting. The deal is a bit expensive but the free basic membership allows you to 40 min free each time. Not bad! (I agree with someones comment, Skype is bad this is way better). BUT it is still complicated to some users. You need to send a code to people to invite, it does not "ring" like a call using FaceTime or Skype, so it can be a bit tricky. I hope they improve this app and make it simpler.
In my world this is now the de facto standard for all of online communication and collaboration. Replaces GoToMeeting for me.
This is the best app I have ever come across in order for me to be able to converse with more than one person at the same time. Plus has major bonuses like sharing my screen, pausing audio/video and so much more. I have nothing but praise since this was what I turned to when Skype and Google Hangouts failed for me.
Great product and so much functions ! Real teleconference. Great cross platform solution.
Some bad moments
Just installed it.
After the Calendar access prompt, it switches to Chinese and I couldnt find an option to put it back in English. I am located in France.
I cant use the app because I only see asian signs and no option to change the language :-(
Set up....with.
1) extremely fast Internet connection - by attendees.
2) only one other attendee invited.
Results;
Ease of use:
acceptable - dont need to be a rocket scientist to configure and operate.
Picture:
very pixelated, frequently froze and was very jerky
Sound:
extremely poor, synchronization way out and huge delays.
Conclusion:
The designers / providers of this APP have a L O N G way to go before I would consider this as a useable tool.
The test with one attendee was abysmal - With more attendees I am confident it would be a whole lot worse.
Not recommended at this time... Will Stick to Face-Time or Skype for now.
Sorry guys :-((
As soon as I signed up a number of perfect strangers were listed in my zoom contact list. Zoom support told me these people share my same domain name: bell.net.
This is a huge privacy concern, as Bell Canada has millions of customers with the bell.net domain.
Check you contact lists for zoom lurkers! It is a bug.
Much better audio and video than Skype! Difference is like night and day. So many features! You need to download this app.
After using a number of teleconference solutions, Zoom is by far the best. We use it for all our meetings, since most of us work from different countries.
Zoom is also our favorite app for presenting our classes to students worldwide.
We fully endorse it.
Dr. Luis Gaviria
Provost
Neuroscience & Coaching Institute