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Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Packet8 tried the video phone thing and failed and many other greater companies have tried with no success either. Ojo is thinking it may have the right time and the right hardware to make it work this time. Since video on the Internet has many issues to do with, mainly bandwidth, I am skepticable of Ojo‘s success but won’t discount them, either. Now Ojo claims, “Smooth picture with no noticeable delay,” which from the looks of the screen may true if the resolution is low, but even Skype, the best video over Internet in my book, has issues from time to time. But the claim of Ojo is that anyone can set it up and it, “Operates as easily as a regular telephone.” That’s good for Grandma and, heck, even mom with some of the new technology out there.
Starting at $399.99, Grandma’s budget may not have room for this easy to use video phone and the monthly subscription probably will make it a deal killer. But we’ll be watching Ojo and SvenOnTech will let you know how it goes.
UPDATE: Our source, whom is very excited about this technology, has informed us that the Ojo Shadow goes for $299, thus getting you in a bit cheaper. This unit removes the cordless phone option but retains the video technology. He also told us, as one of the comments have already shown, that the video really is seamless and top-notch.
We’re working on getting some demo units and testing them out…on mom and grandma (Nana) and see how easy it really is. We have a good feeling about this, folks. 
December 12th, 2006 at 21:38
The nerds.com carries the Ojo Shadow for about $220US so your $399 price tag may not be a deal breaker after all.
December 13th, 2006 at 6:32
I bought four Ojo’s for close family members. They are fantastic and easy to use. Just like sitting across a table from the person you’re talking to. I’m not a “techie”, but they were easy to set up. Picture and sound quality are excellent. The service fee is now about $10 per month for unlimited, worldwide calling. They’re a lot cheaper than flying!
December 13th, 2006 at 17:02
My boyfriend bought me one because we go to different schools and it sure helps the relationship. I could tell you more but you would have to sensor it!
December 18th, 2006 at 10:44
We have been using multiple Ojos for personal and business uses for well over a year and love them. It’s like being there with the person and the quality is like broadcast TV. Current price is around $225/unit for the Ojo Shadow with a $9.95/month subscription for unlimited worldwide calling. Word is several large US operators will offer Ojo in 2007 such as AT&T, Comcast, Cablevision and a couple others. We hear employees are trialing Ojo with great success and are impressed.
January 12th, 2007 at 17:12
I’ve been using Ojo with my family in Germany and my best friend in Chile for over a year now – even the Chile Germany connectivity is awesome and realtime/synchronized.
Highly recommened!!! You have to see it – to really understand the value – the clear quality and a connection that won’t quit.
I work on my computer and have the Ojo sit next to my screen – so my buddy in Chile and I are working like we’re in the same office – we simply keep the connection on whenever we work and its like having him sit right next to me – even when we don’t talk… Again, seeing is believing!