Clearly for those of us that are thinking of emigrating, or have actually decided to take the plunge and go, communication with friends and loved ones is of paramount importance. Thankfully we live in the age where this is more than possible. With a basic internet connection, inexpensive hardware and some minor planning, you can still share those tender moments with your nearest and dearest whenever you feel like a chat!
One example that simply blows me away for quality is Apple's FaceTime application. The actual quality of the video and sound is amazing. There's no lag at all and it's very rare that we loose connection. Currently my wife, Hannah speaks to her parents at least three times per week. We're in Essex (well until the 30th when we depart for New Zealand), and they're in Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand. We have the FaceTime application on our Macbook Pro, and they have it installed on their iPad 2. Furthermore my sister also has the Apple FaceTime application on her new iPhone 4s. So, as long as she is in a Wi-Fi cloud, she can communicate 'on the move'! I'm sure you'll agree, that's powerful stuff!
Communication with my loved ones will be cherished and I can't emphasise enough the importance of remaining in touch with everyone. Assuming you're close to your family, there's really no excuse not to just call them up, on the fly, and natter away to your hearts content. Usually it's not a call for any specific reason, just to let them know we're thinking of them.
Here's a quick list of other free to use applications to video chat.
- Microsoft's Internet Messenger.
- Skype.
- Facebook (new video chat in chat area).
There's loads of others, but they are the most popular in my household. However, if you use a Blackberry or Android device, you might want to visit these pages for further details: 13 Best Free Communications Apps For Your Blackberry and Top Free Android Communication Apps
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