Viewsonic g tablet running Skype Hi.I just got my new tablet and can't get Skype to run. It hangs on the login (just says Signing In and never progresses). Does anyone have Skype (with video) running on this tablet? Are you using the out-of-box operating system?Any help is greatly appreciated.Thanks!! Viewsonic g tablet running Skype Hi.I just got my new tablet and can't get Skype to run. It hangs on the login (just says Signing In and never progresses). Does anyone have Skype... » Read More Viewsonic g tablet running Skype Hi.I just got my new tablet and can't get Skype to run. It hangs on the login (just says Signing In and never progresses). Does anyone have Skype (with video) running on this tablet? Are you using the out-of-box operating system?Any help is greatly appreciated.Thanks!! « Show Less
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I'll give Skype a shot later tonight with a custom ROM install. No video support as yet that I am aware of, but I'll let you know if it works otherwise. Going to try out Yahoo Messenger with the video calling as well.
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Hi Pietro,After spending countless hours trying to get Skype to work on my gtablet I finally called Viewsonic support. They told me that the gtablet does not support Skype and they have no plans to support it in the near future.Sorry.Kelli
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Skype works fine just no video. There is a button on the top of skype, clicking this get sound for the gtablet (running custom ROM Flashback 7.2)
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In my opinion support for Skype will happen more likely through the modded custom ROMs, like Vegan and Cyanogen 7 adaptions, not looking for much joy from Viewsonic support.BTW, I LOVE my gTab. So much that I just bought one for son for birthday. Didn't plan to spend that much, but loved it enough to want to see others enjoy it too. Plus, his a-hole boss bought an iPad for another employee and wanted son to brandish his superior tab for less than half the cost!
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Hi,Can anyone please tell me where i can download Skype for my gtablet?Thanks!!
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I have skype installed and working, but the only problem is that the sound on the tablet side does not work. It's strange, in that sound works for pandora and games, but not for skype and the camera/video app that came with the tablet.
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Yahoo! Messenger works, but there is a ninety-degree shift in the orientation of the two images (thumbnail of g Tablet user and larger-screen image of the person being "called"). A minor irritation, but much better than trying to make Skype work!
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Skype works well, when connected to Wi-Fi, as for using it with a 3G dongle I've not tried but it shouldn't lag if you have good service. The people on the other side of my Skype said it worked but my picture wasn't as clear as their again they were using a Asus and I used the PIPO.
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ICAN! 10" Tablet PC - Android OS 2.1I also want to know if Skype and flash 10.1 are installed or can be installed and can I make Skype phone calls?
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Where you get Skype from? I get my from Amazon and it doesn't work. Poor sound and stripes on other side.
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I am actually experiencing the same thing. I sent amazon customer service a message and I am waiting for a response. I think its a glitch in the tablet. I purchased 5 Tablets and only one of them is giving trouble.
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I'm not sure about when using skype of oovoo, but when using other apps at average usage, my tablets battery will drain down to 40% by time the day is half over. It seems to me that this tablet is a little power hungry. So if your a heavy user, you'll probably find yourself charging it allot.
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I really didn't use skype on it. sorry. the only thing I can say is that this tablet is very good.
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I am having the same problem but suspect it involves the driver or settings and am checking that out first. I would not return it if that is your only problem. Wait til a few more join in the discussion or I find something more about where the problem is. I loaded Skype and it works right up to the point of detecting my voice.
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IT WORKS! Thanks so much to L. Rabbit, Ben, and Victor for getting me on track. The D-Link Skype adapter is working using USRobotics drivers! Who would have thunk it? Your help is much appreciated. Fran
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ICAN! 10" Tablet PC - Android OS 2.1 I also want to know if Skype and flash 10.1 are installed or can be installed and can I make Skype phone calls?
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They claim Windows Vista and Windows 7 compatibility but I seriously doubt trouble-free operation considering their latest driver (as of July 2010) is dated 2007 (before Vista was released!). Besides, there are many claims of the software being very buggy!I would not buy this unit so the question is... where do we find a PSTN to VoIP device that works with the latest version of Windows (Win 7) and the latest version of Skype?
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I do not personally use Dragon however when using with Skype it required the download of an "API" which I think means additional code to provide functionality for the device. Something similar may be required for Dragon. Definitely worth a little research.
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I do not recommend it for skype, this tablet is very basic as very slow too, would fit for another applications e.g. emulators like n64 and gba run pretty well
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Hi Dave B, we have had no problem with ours. VGA port used and we have run video's and Skype at the same time.
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Try: http://www.geekbuying.com/item/iMito-MX1-Android-4-1-Jelly-Bean-Dual-Core-TV-BOX-RK3066-1-6Ghz-Cortex-A9-1GB-RAM-8G-ROM-HDMI-Black-312716.html go to Q&A; tab midway down the page and click "Ask A Question". I would ask about what camera's are compatible as well. Overall, I believe Skype is free on google play but ask. I have no experience with G+. Just post that question as well. Good luck
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My understanding is there is limited bloatware on this superb tablet. Skype is on along with several other things, however, not nearly as much as Samsung puts on theirs.
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i hooked up a standard usb pc webcam into the usb port and could not get it to work with skype or see the video input from the camera anywhere else in any of the menus.there may be a solution but, that is as far as i went with it...the skype menu reported that no webcam was found, you can purchase a skype compatible webcam blah blah blah