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Needless to say some of us are trying to figure out which VRS delivers better quality on PC. So what's the best VRS for PC? I have Viable Vision right now. I also heard about i711. So which is better? Anyone can suggest me?
i711 vs ViableVision? or other VRS Thanks, any help appreciated.
 
Personally I don't think it makes a big difference, because VRS quality depends on your connection quality. No matter who you use, if you have a slow connection, it won't look good. I have used HOVRS, Sorenson, and NetMeeting on my PC...they are all about the same to me.
 
Eliote is right. I have Viable Vision too. But no matter what software you have, it depends ON the connection speeds, but some people thinks it relies to the skilled interpreters, no?
 
Jclarke said:
Eliote is right. I have Viable Vision too. But no matter what software you have, it depends ON the connection speeds, but some people thinks it relies to the skilled interpreters, no?
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Yeah I agree with u guys too. At least I'm looking for a great software that had better features and and services
 
Jclarke said:
Eliote is right. I have Viable Vision too. But no matter what software you have, it depends ON the connection speeds, but some people thinks it relies to the skilled interpreters, no?
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Skilled interpreters are important too! But it doesn't matter if you are on PC or VP for that. :D
 
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Latino Heat said:
Needless to say some of us are trying to figure out which VRS delivers better quality on PC. So what's the best VRS for PC? I have Viable Vision right now. I also heard about i711. So which is better? Anyone can suggest me?
i711 vs ViableVision? or other VRS Thanks, any help appreciated.
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I say Viable Vision is better than any other VRS apps on PC.

Viable Vision offer 3 things to call.

1. screenname is best and quick connect via Viable Vision.
2. IP address is little annoy, sometime IP address changes all the times.
3. addy VRS phone number ready for call to hearing person one click.

BTW, required first online network before you can run Viable Vision.

UPDATE, Viable Vision now new version 5.3.8...link at Viable.net - Download Viable Vision

Dg
 
MYMDA2007 said:
I say Viable Vision is better than any other VRS apps on PC.

Viable Vision offer 3 things to call.

1. screenname is best and quick connect via Viable Vision.
2. IP address is little annoy, sometime IP address changes all the times.
3. addy VRS phone number ready for call to hearing person one click.

BTW, required first online network before you can run Viable Vision.

UPDATE, Viable Vision now new version 5.3.8...link at Viable.net - Download Viable Vision

Dg
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Thanks man, just the answer i was looking for.Nothing beat Viable Vision for now.
 
Etoile said:
Personally I don't think it makes a big difference, because VRS quality depends on your connection quality. No matter who you use, if you have a slow connection, it won't look good. I have used HOVRS, Sorenson, and NetMeeting on my PC...they are all about the same to me.
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Yeah, that's right. It depends on your computer and the quality of the service your computer and internet can provide you. :)
 
all right, i'm bringing this thread back. Now that i've trouble looking for a VRS app for PC that require only a phone # because i'm franking tired of asking people's IP address and they aren't home. IP address is changing all the time and this had to stop for good. I'm a traveler, i travel for one place to another whatever i find a hotspot wireless so i can connect my friends though my laptop, and no I do not have a mobile nor a pager, never needed one or no reason to. I loved my laptop, although i'm having a hard time trying to figure out a VRS app for PC. I admit Viable Vison is good but not good enough. No more IP address. Someone plz help
 
Latino Heat said:
Needless to say some of us are trying to figure out which VRS delivers better quality on PC. So what's the best VRS for PC? I have Viable Vision right now. I also heard about i711. So which is better? Anyone can suggest me?
i711 vs ViableVision? or other VRS Thanks, any help appreciated.
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I played around with several VRS on laptop. I tried Viable, i711, Hamilton, HOVRS. Pretty much of them are great. I even use Sorenson Envision and still get great quality video. IT ALL depends on what webcam you use, broadband speed quality, PC or laptop hardware ect...

What I use is Logitech Fusion webcam (usb 2.0), Acer Laptop w/ 512mb and USB 2.0 running smoothly, Road Runner cable running at 768kbps (sometime It averaging 850kbps). I haven't had any degraded qualtiy.

What I learn why video quality become degraded when if you are using old or cheap webcams like Logitech 4000 Pro w/ USB 1.0 on newer PC, PC had too many "running program", Software that hoardes memory, Spyware, adwares, Virus or corrupted OS.. Video Graphic memory in PC or Laptop not enough, PC or Laptop ram memory not enough. And Broadband quality do affect too. 256mbps is great enough but be sure that it can downstream quickly as it should. So if you have one of these problem. You'll get degraded video quality. Often, you'll have to turn off or delete or reformat and reinstall OS on PC or Laptop to clear up the problems if you knew broadband isn't a problem. Also upgrade video cards or adjust memory allotment for video (like my lappy set for 64mb factory BIOS setting but I changed to 128mb which are good enuf, I can go up to 256mb but it slows down my lappy unless I upgrade it to 1 or 2 GB DDR SODIMM memory). Be sure Ethernet cable not been chewed too!! (happens to one of my friends w/ pets). IF you have webcam that is choppy, Try higher quality webcam which may cost more. There are Ebay selling "refurbished" webcams. I got mine "Refurbished" Logitech Fusion for $36 and it ran great.. Microsoft Lifecam 3000 works pretty good with reasonable price, Interesting...

I used to have Everest Cable before I switched over to Road Runner. Everest cable was the worst cable co I've ever had because they limited downstream to 72kpbs which I have 256mbps. Speed test "lied" about my speed. I just simply test actual downstream by downloading any software from several sources. This tells me actual download speed. I called Everest and told them of situation and have done all those problem solving. I told them I even use Linux and still get 72kbps download, I asked them if they just restrict the downstream, they 'admit' that they controls downstreams and asked me if I want to upgrade to 512kpbs or 1.5 mpbs. I told them if that be the case, I would get 1/3 of what actual speed no matter I upgrade it. He said 'yeeahh that's right'. After that It stuck in my mind that they're playing dirty with customer. Luckily, Road Runner finally announced 3 tier package 4 months after I spoke with Everest tech. I ditched Everest and told their customer service that they lied about speed and I'm heading for Road Runner then I switched over to Road Runner w/ 3 tier packages :rofl: . It cost the same as Everest but I get the top speed through Road Runner and some nights while downloading big files on Linux, I get 1,200kpbs on 512kbps cable speed, big files downloaded pretty quick!!.. Road Runner seem just leave the downstream wide open. My Webcam runs smoother on Road Runner than it were from Everest.

I realized that Speed Test online is not completely honest. I prefer testing it by download several softwares to see actual speed. I get averaging 750 to 850kpbs downstream on my 768kpbs RR speed (was upgraded last year for all customers). Some Broadband co do restrict downstream on customers. That's why Speed test tells me I get 360kpbs downstream on Everest when actually get flatlined 72kpbs. On Road Runner, I get close as 6.3 mbps downstream while I get 750 to 850kpbs actual downstream.. So Quality of video can be affected.

Catty
 
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Hopefully that will all changes once we get our own REAL 10 digit phone # like cell phone and works with all VRS systems.. I am not sure what the status on this with FCC..

I am tired of some people not answering my VCO relay calls cuz they see caller ID as 866 or 877 which usually associated with telemarketing calls. I just have VRS call my cell phone then i call the person and set 3 ways calling - work great but if I use it on landline and make LD calls, I have to pay LD..

Latino Heat said:
all right, i'm bringing this thread back. Now that i've trouble looking for a VRS app for PC that require only a phone # because i'm franking tired of asking people's IP address and they aren't home. IP address is changing all the time and this had to stop for good. I'm a traveler, i travel for one place to another whatever i find a hotspot wireless so i can connect my friends though my laptop, and no I do not have a mobile nor a pager, never needed one or no reason to. I loved my laptop, although i'm having a hard time trying to figure out a VRS app for PC. I admit Viable Vison is good but not good enough. No more IP address. Someone plz help
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RichardDeaf said:
Hopefully that will all changes once we get our own REAL 10 digit phone # like cell phone and works with all VRS systems.. I am not sure what the status on this with FCC..

I am tired of some people not answering my VCO relay calls cuz they see caller ID as 866 or 877 which usually associated with telemarketing calls. I just have VRS call my cell phone then i call the person and set 3 ways calling - work great but if I use it on landline and make LD calls, I have to pay LD..
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Yes, Sorenson Envision USED to allow vp phone number dialing. I had opportunity to use that for nearly a year until FCC ordered Sorenson to stop using it on Envision. This pissing me off. Oh well. I agree that let's hope they will bring back VP phone number back so we all can call directly to other deafie from webcam to VP via VP phone number instead of IP address.

I have free LD calls under Road Runner in three tier packages. (Actually, Road Runner had contract w/ Sprint). My wife use VCO and never had problem. She called her father long distance.

I have to agree with you that people hung up on me sometime while calling them through VRS. I had to call text relay and tell them it's me calling you!! GRR the person on other end of line apologized tho.

Catty
 
purplecatty said:
Yes, Sorenson Envision USED to allow vp phone number dialing. I had opportunity to use that for nearly a year until FCC ordered Sorenson to stop using it on Envision. This pissing me off. Oh well. I agree that let's hope they will bring back VP phone number back so we all can call directly to other deafie from webcam to VP via VP phone number instead of IP address.
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Interesting.. Sorenson is probably doing it "unauthorized" (commonly known as Caller ID Spoof) which is against FCC rules (thats my understanding, but I could be wrong..) Caller ID is only for people that actually have "registered" numbers for VP device, not make up # or cloned numbers from cell or landline.

We will see...
 
What about the proposal of the C(sp?)VRS (something) that provides you a private phone number where hearies can call you directly via the VRS?
 
Jclarke said:
What about the proposal of the C(sp?)VRS (something) that provides you a private phone number where hearies can call you directly via the VRS?
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Are u referring to CSDVRS #800 personal number?
 
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