Comments on: IM+ for Skype for Palm OS

Shape Services has released a new Palm OS Skype compatible client. IM+ for Skype is a mobile application for voice and text communication with other Skype users and cost-effective calling to landlines and mobiles. IM+ for Skype Software uses SkypeOut credits for voice communication ensuring cost-effective calls to any number around the globe. The software supports most Sykpe services via the Skype API including instant messaging, voice and text chat with skype users on a PC or mobile device and calls to any number using SkypeOut.

IM+ for Skype v1.0 is available now for Palm OS. it includes a free trial period and costs $14.95 USD to register. IM+ has no monthly recurring fees and Shape promises free updates to registered users.

 What they don't like to tell you...

zuhmir @ 8/2/2007 11:56:46 AM #

Is that there is no VOIP. if you want to call other skype users, you have to use skype-out minutes because the actual call goes through your cellular phone via call-back.
also you have to pay for all incoming calls for the same reason.

I had to dig in the faq to get this basic information...

 RE: What they don't like to tell you...

linds @ 8/2/2007 3:07:00 PM #

I read the title of the post and looked at the amount of comments and knew that this wasn't actually skype, thanks for digging up the info though

 RE: What they don't like to tell you...

zuhmir @ 8/2/2007 4:29:34 PM #

well... at least it's usable as a chat program with your skype buddies,
that feature works great.

 RE: What they don't like to tell you...

Hoop @ 8/3/2007 4:04:16 AM #

Zuhmir, I think you are missing something important here. All those VOIP Skype apps they consume so much traffic that they actually end up more expensive. I have personally tried IM+ for Skype on my Treo and can conclude that the call quality is great and chating with my Skype clients on the go has never been easier.

I suggest you guys, try it out first (free for one week) and see for yourself if I am wrong.

 RE: What they don't like to tell you...

Hoop @ 8/3/2007 4:05:58 AM #

IM+ for Skype is not a VOIP client, therefore the call quality is good and it doesn't consume so much traffic as others do.

 RE: What they don't like to tell you...

zuhmir @ 8/3/2007 8:41:09 AM #

Hoop, i did try it, no complaints about quality... but i want true VOIP,
because everywhere i go there's a wifi hotspot (malls,restaurants, coffee shops, university....). i'm going for free calls.
i don't own a treo only because it doesn't has wifi... i guess they don't bother making Skype for Palm for that exact reason...

 Nobody Needs Skype

LiveFaith @ 8/2/2007 12:50:33 PM #

Nobody needs Skype, VOIP, or any other WiFi based solutions. Palm has already told us that we don't need it. All you need is a Treo. Thanks masters.

Pat Horne

 Trouble Logging Into Skype

peaston @ 8/12/2007 12:02:31 PM #

I was wondering if anyone else has experienced problems setting up this software?

Download and installation were successful, but during setup the sofware was unable to connect to my Skype account.

I followed all support suggestions:

1. I verified that I could log into Skype from my desktop.
2. I downloaded the software from the developer's Web site and reinstalled it.
3. I tried logging in with the test account provided by the developer.
4. I verified that all other applications that use data service were working: Web browser, e-mail reader, pTunes Internet radio ... they all work.

I'm using a Treo 680.

If anyone else experienced and solved this problem, please post you solution.