Who uses Skype?

[El Presidente]

We have been tossing this one around for some time ("tossing" being the operative word). Alain would set it up (you now know Alain ). Weekly or monthly live program with streaming feed for reviews commentary and call ins? Completely Habanos focused.

Reviews, views, news, interviews, general chit chat and crap (Ken).

Would love your input.

[CigarmanTim]

[Evo03]

Sounds like a great idea. No experience with it, but I hear Skype works pretty well.

[Trevor2118]

No....too old for all this new sh*t.

[sje]

i use Skype, it is invaluable when talking to my oversease clients, and i would be very much in favor of a "conference call" focusing on habanos, it would be awsome to do (pre planned) group reviews on a particular smoke, BUT

group or conference calls can be a real challenge with Delays and drop outs, the more people who join the harder it is to not have people talking over eachother.

but i would love to be involved

spiro

[Ginseng]

Very, very cool idea. I'm an amateur Skyper.

Wilkey

[yossie]

I do, but Do I have to speak in English?

[Ellery]

I think its a great idea. I say give it a shot.

[samb]

I have no idea about anything Skype related, but its a really unique idea. If it goes through and gets set up, I would more than likely get the Skype and get in on the fun.

[Habanos2000]

sounds interesting. You can't beat live theatre!

[Jesuscookies]

I do, but Do I have to speak in English?

No Yoss, you just speak Japanese and we'll all listen....

[zuma]

Great idea... At work we have been using Skype for teleconferencing and, though it generally works well, a couple of times we have had a tad of annoying lag.

It would work well as a live review forum with Q&A from the audience... and, hopefully, later uploaded as a video review (as not everyone would be able to tune in due to the usual time zone differences).

[Tampa1257]

The idea sounds good to me, while I have not used Skype before, I have used other teleconfrencing business aplications before.

Is it possible to use Skype on a BroadBand connection onto the internet? I currently use Verizon Wireless BroadBand, which in my location has better service, connection and customer service than Time Warner Cable internet.

[Smooth]

I too use Skype to catch up with mates overseas or interstate, it works very very well for me...

One suggestion though if its going to be more than 5-6 people. You need a chair person of sorts to basically go: ok, now we hear from xyz, to ensure only one person speaking at a time... Other wise you will have people talking all at once and it will be an epic fail

[Colt45]

Sounds good, but I'm still waiting for the online members magazine - launching April 2009.....

[smll2]

Does it hurt?

[mkz]

Sounds good, but I'm still waiting for the online members magazine - launching April 2009....

Touché!

[almudawi]

Excellent idea ! I am up for it ! One thing though, would be great if you guys could have it as a regular podcast too for those who wouldn't be able to make it for what ever reason.

Thumbs up

[maalouly]

We are in the process of developing a conference application if you guys want to try it out let me know

[Guest rob]

I'm keen to hear more and participate where I can. Sounds like a good initiative.

[Stalebread]

While I don't use Skype (but then, neither do I have a cell phone) I do listen to and watch podcasts on my computer. Generally, I like the idea of using technology to spread (accurate) information, help people communicate and stimulate involvement.

[chuck1rar]

I have used various teleconferencing and video conferencing software and hardware but skype IHMO just does not measure up to be much.

Maybe another open source option is http://www.dimdim.com/ using this with in conjunction with other tools maybe more beneficial..

[Mr. Japan]

SI.

[Taino]

Yo uso Skype!

[thechenman]

I've tried Skype a number of years back, and was not impressed. I hear that it is now much improved, but have not bothered to check it out again.