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Google Talk

Google Talk (Front)
Google Talk (Front)
Google Talk
83.0 Very Good
Last updated
December 16, 2005
Test Center Reviewed by
Aoife M. McEvoy
Pros
  • Uncluttered, ad-free interface
Cons
  • Requires Gmail account
Full Specifications
Price when rated - Free
Performance - Score: 84 (Very Good) Startup time - 5 seconds: Superior
Voice quality - Good
Video quality - n/a
Features - Score: 58 (Poor) E-mail alerts - Gmail
Interoperability - Jabber/XMPP
Keyword searches - No
Offline messaging - To Gmail
Security / Encryption - Gmail address required for signup; must know other user's Gmail address to add to contact list
Voice messaging - Yes
Video messaging - No
Other features - n/a
Design & Usability - Score: 96 (Superior)

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