Skype for the Symbian has finally arrived! Yeah, we know we said that before, but we weren’t sure then as it was available only for networks of 3 in Europe and a few other destinations in late August last year. But the folks at Skype have set things right with the worldwide release of the symbian version of the popular VoIP client.
We have been recommending Fring and Nimbuzz for Skypeing for quiet a while now. Does the official client from Skype change our opinion? Let’s find out after the break.
Screenshots-
[via AAS]
The first thing that strikes to you when you start using this client, is the enormous loading times each task takes: from signing-in to syncing chat history (which can easily take a minute or two) but what’s satisfying is the diverse feature set which is almost (you will find out later why we say almost here) same as the one we find on the desktop version of the client.
What we like?
- Diverse feature set
- Ability to sync with phone contacts for calls via Skype-out credits
What we don’t like?
- No VIDEO CHAT
- RAM intensive structure leaves us no options but to kill all the other apps when using Skype
Verdict
The official version of Skype for Symbian is no doubt a promising client but it just falls short of expectations when compared to competing apps like Fring and Nimbuzz. Not only does it lack video calling support but it takes a rather heavy load on RAM, making it virtually impossible to multi-task while Skypeing on your 5800s. So we would still stick with Fring for our VoIP needs as of now, but there is nothing wrong in trying this official Skype client on your 5800s.
Tags: 
Loading ...
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 at 1:07 am
sorry skype but you didnt impress us since your update is nothing comparing to what fring has done your program is worthless since your app doesnt support what is really important VIDEO CALL
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 at 2:45 am
when I saw NO VIDEO CHAT I was disappointed … I think is the main reason for NOT use it…
what a shame… hope in future versions will be completed with this feature
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 at 10:23 am
What’s wrong with nimbuzzz??
Why skype??
I think NIMBUZZ is better then any individual voip…
Controlls gtalk, MSN, yahoo, skype…Nothin left
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Nimbuzz uses much more data than fring for ex. for calls.
If using wi-fi I prefer nimbuzz, because quality is better, however, using GPRS fring use less data.
Thursday, February 18th, 2010 at 1:48 am
does the voice calls still lag?
Thursday, February 18th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
Hi guys, I need a BIG help from you! Thing is, I have only 10 MB of free internal memory. I’ve deleted the cache from the internet browser, but to no avail. I have a full version of FExplorer, so do you have any suggestions? I really need the free space ‘cos I can’t install the update of OVI Maps!
Friday, February 19th, 2010 at 12:04 am
Been using Fring for 6 months and I won’t be using this poor effort
Saturday, February 20th, 2010 at 7:16 am
@Thiru
Install on the memory card?
Otherwise, you’re just gonna have to clear off apps on the internal memory in the app. manager.
Sunday, February 21st, 2010 at 1:27 am
@thiru
Whatever you do the phone still copies the installation file over to a hidden directory in the phone and keeps it even if the installation is sucessful. you will find them listed in settings/application manager/installation files. you can delete these with no problems, other than you cant delete them in one go and it is very slow. additionally you may have kept the .jar, .jad, .sis or .sisx files on the internal memory when you put it there to install te app
Tuesday, May 4th, 2010 at 5:50 pm
can v chat by video in phone pls ans