Wablet’s New Take on Web Based IM
Wablet is putting a new spin on the web based IM arena. There are allready plenty of web based IM clients such as Meebo, eBuddy, and even AOL Instant messanger has an online version called AIM Express. So what is Wablet doing differently? Wablet is making a small “widget” based client that you are able to drag around and place anywhere on your screen just like a normal IM client, but it also offers the feature of adding the widget to any blog or webpage.
This means that you can have all types of strangers IM you through out the day that come across your different sites such as MySpace or blog page. Not only will this allow crazy people that you dont know to IM you all during the day (they do have to have your permission first though), it would be a great way to keep in touch with friends and family. Also, If you run a business from your website though, this little widget may be a great addition to your site. Wablet would allow direct communication with clients and customers.
If you do decide to use it as an alternative to the typical aim/trillian/gaim clients, Wablet does look like it has some pretty cool looking features. Most clients allow the use of tabbed chatting to have an organized desktop when talking with multiple people at one time. But tabs are boring looking, so Wablet has handled this by using Avatars of each person involved in chats above a single text box which you are able to switch between easily.
You will also notice the use of what Wablet refers to as “badges”. These are the little links to the persons various profile pages such as MySpace, Flickr, or Blogspot page. Its just one more way of keeping people connected in as many ways as possible.
Wablet is currently still in a closed alpha version, but you are able to sign up for the testing if you are interested at their site. Wablet is hoping to launch a test with its first 500 users at the end of the month.
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meebo already does the same thing with widgets. they came out with meebome (www.meebome.com) almost a month ago, only w/o profiles/avatars.
Yea but Meebo is sooo boring!
I prefer eBuddy: it is fast, simple (just like your average MSN/Yahoo/AIM) and secure (login)! They also offer smileys, pictures, nudges etc.
Tab mode is nice when I am at work: all conversations tabbed in just 1 window!
check out koolim.com
Wablet vs. eBuddy vs. Meebo: Who’s Better? Find our here: http://techaddress.wordpress.com/2006/09/08/wablet-vs-ebuddy-vs-meemo-whos-better/
I prefer to use koolim.com.