It's a great video phone for deafies and much more better than TTY machines since some ASL signers can't make some English sentences. Sometimes my wrists get sored when we type too long since I type a lot at work.
I wonder if Japan has that kind of video phone for deaf callers and their families? I want to buy another one for my family in Japan. But, I'm still concerning that if it would NOT connect to overseas? What do you think??? Please tell me if anyone knows?
In fact- sounds of voice via its video phone is bit kinda strange and horrible.
There may be other people who can better explain this, but I will try. I'm using Sorenson VP, too, with my out-of-town friends. If you don't have to voice/talk, this is the best way. Depending on your Internet connection speed, you may suffer from some sound quality. As for the international use, your family can use the same software in Japan (available from Sorenson's website), and as far as both you and they have hi-speed internation connection, video-conferencing with them itself does not cost you at all. Hope this helps.
こんにちは K "2" さん
このコミュには、私より詳しい方がたくさんいらっしゃるかと思いますが、僭越ながら一言。私も Sorenson VP を違うところに住んでる友達と使ってます。手話だけで会話をする分には問題ありません。ただ、インターネット接続のスピードによっては音質に支障のあることがあります。日本のご家族と一緒に使いたいということですが、同じソフトウェアを日本でも使えます (sorenson のサイトからダウンロードできます)。基本的にインターネットを介した通信ですので、ビデオ電話自体には費用はかかりません。試してみてくださいね。
Thank you- It's interesting- I didn't know that I can still connect to my family in Japan if they have high speed cable or internet. I will try to check online right away- Thank you for your advices!