Google Talk is the newest form of Instant Messaging. Just like MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, and AOL Instant Messenger, Google has finally branched out into the world of instant messaging. Google Talk is a free service, provided by Google that offers the chance to chat online, over e-mail, or through a phone call.
Benefits of Google Talk
- The first benefit Google Talk offers is that the service is absolutely free! Now you can talk to your friends all over the world through your computer at no cost to you.
- Google Talk is convenient. All you need to get in touch with your friends and coworkers are your computer and the contact information of friends and coworkers. It’s that easy.
- When you make a call from your computer using Google Talk, the voice quality will be clean and clear.
- It is easy to get Google Talk on your computer, simply visit http://www.google.com/talk/ for a quick download. Google Talk should take three minutes or less to download on your computer. It is only available for download on computers that are connected with at least a 56K modem and that hold Windows XP or 2000. Mac users should visit the site to find out how they can connect to Google Talk.
Ways to Get in Touch Using Google Talk
Google Talk makes it easy for people to get in touch. It offers a choice of communicating through e-mail, instant messenger, or by making a call. So whether you are in the mood to drop someone a note via e-mail or have a full conversation with a friend - Google Talk makes communicating virtually effortless.
Disadvantages of Google Talk
Google Talk requires a Gmail username and password before use. However inconvenient this may be, you can sign up with Gmail by accessing https://www.google.com/accounts/SmsMailSignup1 and using your mobile telephone number to receive an invitation to Gmail and Google Talk.
