- Quick specs
- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows 2000/XP
- Date added: July 29, 2008
- Total Downloads: 29,542
- Downloads last week: 74
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 32 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
Does the world really need another VoIP client? Here's one Gizmo that thinks so.
Gizmo5's interface is compact and rectangular, with tabs on the top just below the Menu bar and a series of ancillary commands like Chat and Add Contact available at the bottom. There are very few differences between Gizmo's design and its biggest competitor's, and a little originality could've gone a long way here.
Also similar to Skype, Gizmo provides free VoIP for computer-to-computer voice chatting as well as text chatting. It also allows for computer-to-telephone voice chatting for both mobile phones and landlines. It has one feature that Skype lacks: it lets you conference call with multiple PCs by entering in a random, shared number. Overall, the sound clarity and quality was excellent, with no lagging nor echoing. Gizmo also says it provides asymmetrical chat-client VoIP, so you can use Gizmo and your headset to talk to somebody on Windows Live or Google Talk. We couldn't get that feature to work, but it's a smart idea and we hope it gets debugged soon.
Overall, Gizmo's got some good stuff and some room for improvement. If you despise Skype or are just interested in alternatives, you might want to give this one a try, but otherwise we'd recommend holding off.
Publisher's description
From SIPphone :Formerly known as the Gizmo Project. Gizmo5 uses your Internet connection (broadband or dial-up) to make calls to other computers. With the click of a mouse, you're connected to friends, family, and colleagues anywhere on earth. You can talk clearly, for as long as you want, for free. With inexpensive add-ons like Call In and Call Out, you can talk to any telephone-mobile or landline-on the planet.
Version 4.0.3.382 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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Version 4.0.3.382 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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User reviews of Gizmo5 4.0.3.382
- Average user rating: 2.7 stars out of 32 votes
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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Version: Gizmo5 4.0.3.382
"Wouldn't work and Gizmo5 refuse to refund me"
Pros: UI is ok.
Cons: Terrible customer service.
The software didn't work. I kept getting an "SDP is null" problem.
I contacted their customer support (e-mail only available) and they refuse to refund my money.
Stay away... Skype is 1000x times better.
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Gizmo5 4.0.3.382
Pros: Still trying it but see Cons.
Cons: Just a warning for you. If you don't UN-check a tick during installation you'll get the ask.com toolbar and it will change your default page.
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Version: Gizmo5 4.0.3.382
Pros: I can not come up with any. Skype is much better.
Cons: Customer service really suck. Go with Skype or whatver just stay away from them
Summary: I bought a virtual number in Australia with them. AFTER the purchase they said I need to provide a copy of PASSPORT with them. I refused to provide my passport to some unknown guy somewhere on the planet. They refuse refund. I never got the num... read more >>
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Version: Gizmo5 4.0.3.382
Pros: couldn't find many in the other reviews
Cons: seems like customer support is a real problem!
Summary: Based on other reviews, clearly this is NOT a company that anyone should deal with. I literally could not find one review that would lead me to even give this a try - with the single exception of the cnet review, which is really why i'm posting: how... read more >>
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Version: Gizmo5 4.0.3.382
Pros: It is the only Voip service that will work with Google Voice (as of 090814). It is compatible with any device/OS that has an SIP client (which is most of them) including Windows, Mac, Maemo, iPhone (jail broken), and more.
Cons: The Google Voice integration over wireless internet on mobile devices like the Nokia n810 is not very good. It usually doesn't work.
Summary: It is good for PC to PC talking (even over wireless)
You can even call Skype users from Gizmo5 using their opensky feature. - See all 8 user reviews Write review
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