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1) Price
i dont use video share often because it's 35 cents per minute. i had a package but i didnt use all the minutes. so i was paying even more in the end. theres no unlimited plan, and that's what it needs. actually, the whole thing feels like a rip off gimmick. you are already paying for the voice minutes. and what if you already have unlimited data? so why should you have to pay ANYTHING more for video sharing? youre actually being charged THREE times for the same minutes!!! UMTS/HSDPA transmits voice and data. so youre only using 1 service for the voice, data, and video share. really the unlimited data plan should mean you dont have to pay for the video or even the minutes because youre not even using the voice network (arguably). but there really is no justification that i can see for charging outside of the data plan for the video.

2) Equipment
you have to own a video call capable phone. in the US with AT&T, i dont see why any 3G phone shouldnt be able to download an update to add the feature. or even a java app that has access to an IMS session that could easily be added. and here's the biggest problem with equipment... once you have a video call phone, then what? your friends have to have one too.

not only all that... but then you have to both have the feature added to your account. and you have to both be in a 3g area. and you have to both have an IMS connection.

but i actually do agree that the camera phone angles are aweful. even when u take pictures with your phone you hold it above you and look up. ]]>Jun 2nd 2008 9:43PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/06/02/nokia-vp-video-calling-not-successful-because-it-turns-you-ugly/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/06/02/nokia-vp-video-calling-not-successful-because-it-turns-you-ugly/Jun 3rd 2008 12:32AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/06/02/nokia-vp-video-calling-not-successful-because-it-turns-you-ugly/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/06/02/nokia-vp-video-calling-not-successful-because-it-turns-you-ugly/]]>Jun 3rd 2008 5:31AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/06/02/nokia-vp-video-calling-not-successful-because-it-turns-you-ugly/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/06/02/nokia-vp-video-calling-not-successful-because-it-turns-you-ugly/
its still nice to see someone when you're out of town or if its someone who doesnt live near you, but i c where ur coming from with the texts]]>Jun 3rd 2008 4:44PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/06/02/nokia-vp-video-calling-not-successful-because-it-turns-you-ugly/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/06/02/nokia-vp-video-calling-not-successful-because-it-turns-you-ugly/
The real thing driving a new feature should be its usefulness...not how good it looks on TV.]]>Jun 3rd 2008 6:17PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/06/02/nokia-vp-video-calling-not-successful-because-it-turns-you-ugly/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/06/02/nokia-vp-video-calling-not-successful-because-it-turns-you-ugly/
In theory it should be a compelling service if 50%(or whatever it is) of communication is non-verbal.

Personally I am tired of thinking people are upset because their eyes have gone square

]]>Jun 3rd 2008 5:35AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/06/02/nokia-vp-video-calling-not-successful-because-it-turns-you-ugly/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/06/02/nokia-vp-video-calling-not-successful-because-it-turns-you-ugly/Jun 3rd 2008 5:44AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/06/02/nokia-vp-video-calling-not-successful-because-it-turns-you-ugly/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/06/02/nokia-vp-video-calling-not-successful-because-it-turns-you-ugly/Jun 3rd 2008 10:55AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/06/02/nokia-vp-video-calling-not-successful-because-it-turns-you-ugly/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/06/02/nokia-vp-video-calling-not-successful-because-it-turns-you-ugly/Jun 3rd 2008 10:59AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/06/02/nokia-vp-video-calling-not-successful-because-it-turns-you-ugly/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/06/02/nokia-vp-video-calling-not-successful-because-it-turns-you-ugly/Cost wise it really depends on your carrier. im with Rogers 3G and i only pay $5 a month and i get unlimited video calling. ]]>Jun 3rd 2008 12:46PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/06/02/nokia-vp-video-calling-not-successful-because-it-turns-you-ugly/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/06/02/nokia-vp-video-calling-not-successful-because-it-turns-you-ugly/Jun 3rd 2008 4:44PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/06/02/nokia-vp-video-calling-not-successful-because-it-turns-you-ugly/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/06/02/nokia-vp-video-calling-not-successful-because-it-turns-you-ugly/Jun 3rd 2008 12:47PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/06/02/nokia-vp-video-calling-not-successful-because-it-turns-you-ugly/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/06/02/nokia-vp-video-calling-not-successful-because-it-turns-you-ugly/Jun 3rd 2008 4:44PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/06/02/nokia-vp-video-calling-not-successful-because-it-turns-you-ugly/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/06/02/nokia-vp-video-calling-not-successful-because-it-turns-you-ugly/Jun 4th 2008 1:40AM