MobileCrunch has announced the beta release of Nimbuzz Talk, a mobile/PC app that connects cellphone and PC users. The application supports voice, presence, conference calls, and SMS messaging between mobile devices, PC’s, and mobile to PC or PC to mobile. It currently works with MSN, Google Talk, and their own Nimbuzz chat client. It reminds me of another mobile/PC release, Talkster.
Mobile-to-mobile calls placed between Nimbuzz users are billed at local rates, making for some cheap or even free international calls. Nimbuzz’s presence support allows users to place calls by selecting a contact off their buddy list. The service then connects users via an 800 number. MobileCrunch’s Oliver Starr says the mobile-to-mobile quality is “excellent”, but mobile-to-pc “leaves something to be be desired”.
The new service also has a “Buzz” feature that lets an offline contact know you’re trying to get in touch. In their next release, this will cause Nimbuzz to wake up on the contact’s phone.
What I don’t understand is: how is this is different from Talkster? And with the presence of cheap rates and easy access (e.g. Skype), how relevant is this business model?
Anita
Yeah I’m a little confused on why I’d use this. I’m sure it’s cool, but talk’s already truly cheap. I can call Thailand phone-to-phone with no download, no account signups, etc., for under 2c/min. At this point nothing’s going to get to me unless it’s somehow way more convenient or way higher quality.
I think a better service would connect supermodels and computer geeks. There’s a business model there.
i used it and my mobile phone number was stolen i mean i had miscalls from holand,russia ,..
chat room
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terash
How it is different from fring?
i want nimbuzz for pc but nimbuzz>chatroom this nimbuzz 18.5 mb thanks for help