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Just a while ago, we posted about how you can browse websites together with Browzmi. Here’s another application, Skabble which combines IM with shared browsing. The difference between Browzmi and Skabble is that Skabble requires you to download it desktop application to use the functionality. Skabble supports both IE ( version 6 and 7 ) and Firefox ( all versions ).
Skabble also audio and video chat options along with the usual text messaging. The messaging window opens up in the lower half of your browser which makes it better then switching between windows though. You can also join rooms to see who is viewing a certain website and then interact with those Skabble users.
We find this very interesting, but then again, your privacy can be at stake no matter what the company claims. As Skabble is a new website, we’d advice you to watch your step with it, just like with Browzmi.
Hi,
Your review was great, just a few points you missed.
First and foremost - the Directory line, which appears in the public chat rooms. Users can connect not only on the same site, but also with users browsing sites which belong to the same categories their site is in. So for example if you’re browsing thesims.ea.com, you would be able to communicate in chat, audio or video with other users on the same site, or users browsing sites that are in the categories: The Sims, The Sims Series, Sim Games, God Games, Simulation, Video games, and Games.
This feature dramatically expands the chance to spark a live chat between people with mutual interests, engaged in the same or similar sites.
Another feature is the Skabble button, which shows you how many people , including you, are present on the site you’re browsing. A click on the button - and you’re in the site’s chat room.
Hi Menny , thanks. I acutally tried to sum up these features through this line “You can also join rooms to see who is viewing a certain website and then interact with those Skabble users” but I’ll update it with what you told. Thanks for pointing out