Paltalk 8.0

• Editor's Rating:

  4.0 stars

• Average User Rating:

  3.5 stars (out of 786 votes) Rate it!

• Downloads:

  7,162,168

• Operating Systems:

  Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 98

• Additional Requirements:

  Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP, Internet Explorer 5.0

• Limitations:

  No limitations

• Date Added:

  May 16, 2005

• Previous Versions:

  Select a version PaltalkScene 9.7 PaltalkScene 9.6 PaltalkScene 9.5 PaltalkScene 9.4 PaltalkScene 1 PaltalkScene Paltalk Messenger 9.1 PaltalkScene 9.2 Paltalk Messenger 9.1 Paltalk 8.3 Paltalk Messenger 9 Paltalk Messenger 8.5 Paltalk 8.3 Paltalk 8.0 Paltalk 7.0 PalTalk PV75 build 546 Paltalk PV75 build 546 PalTalk 5.0 Paltalk 5.1 PalTalk 5.1 Paltalk 5.0 Paltalk 5.1 Paltalk 4.0 Paltalk (Beta) 4.0b Paltalk 3.5 Paltalk 3.2 Paltalk 3.0 Paltalk 2.1 Paltalk Audio/Video Chat 2.1.1 Paltalk 1.6 Paltalk 1.4.1 Paltalk 1.0

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Publisher's description of Paltalk 8.0

The all-new Paltalk Messenger 8.0 allows you to see, hear, and share files and chat with anyone, anywhere in the world--all for free. Paltalk operates with AIM, Yahoo, MSN, and ICQ, so you can chat with all your buddies using a single program. Paltalk 8.0 boasts an improved user interface and supports a new extreme service level with crystal-clear, TV-like video speed and unlimited video windows. Meet millions of people in existing audio and video chat rooms, or create a videoconference of your own to bring together other users with similar interests. No Webcam is required for you to see people. Plus, you can share photos, files, and messages instantly with any Paltalk user. If you want to chat without the video and voice features, you can always instant message and use Paltalk for real-time text chat. Finally, Paltalk includes 24-hour online help.

Editor's review of Paltalk 8.0

• 4.0 stars

• "One chat client for them all"

• Reviewed by: CNET Staff
• Version reviewed: Paltalk 8.0

Paltalk's integration of video, audio and text chatting unified into one window makes for a strong chatware program that includes a wealth of features.

Parental controls employ a password to change settings or block groups; adult content is hidden by default and all rooms are moderated. Add in the room ratings of G, R and A, and safe chatting is a cinch. Right-clicking a person's name gives a user-defined amount of personal information, with private room invite and file sending options. Sessions can be printed and saved, and buddy lists from other chat accounts can be automatically imported. Version 9 includes music feeds from Rhapsody and multiplayer games in case you get bored talking.

However, the abundance of pop-up ads, which strike even while you're in the middle of joining a room, might motivate users to pay for a subscription or look elsewhere. Free accounts only can open Webcams for a few seconds; paid users can open multiple video windows. The app crashed for us when closing, and the system slowdowns were disappointing. Uninstalling Paltalk left an icon on the desktop.

Still, the thousands of rooms for politics, karaoke, tech advice, and porn mean that anybody can find a connection on Paltalk.

User reviews of Paltalk 8.0

• Average user rating: 3.8 stars out of 786 votes
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• 1 stars

  6 out of 9 people found this review helpful

  Version: Paltalk 8.0

  "installs annoying popups and sucks up resources"

  by LoW_Reviewer on June 3, 2005

  Pros: If you like to tlak on the web to stranger its ok

  Cons: well, to many to say. it basicly sucks up resources and installs "hidden files" that can cause damage. Has bad adware program built in it to annoy you, plus these files seem to monitor your surfing habits. Smells like they are bordering on spyware.

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• 2 stars

  10 out of 17 people found this review helpful

  Version: Paltalk 8.0

  "must upgrade"

  by skizz on May 16, 2005

  Pros: easy to use

  Cons: but to really use it you must upgrade. also gives you an annoying pop-up ad when it's closed. guess it found a way to circumvent the no adware policy.

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• 1 stars

  6 out of 7 people found this review helpful

  Version: Paltalk 8.0

  "Paltalk is no Pal"

  by bluexsimplicity on May 23, 2005

  Pros: None

  Cons: Before I downloaded it, I thought it was a guest room. But all you do is talk to some person called paltalk. Its like a programed object. Why bother talk to a programmed thing? Its just like speaking to yourself. I suggest you use MSN, Yahoo messenger, AOL, ICQ...or ANYTHING is better than paltalk. It really is a ***** program.

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• 1 stars

  2 out of 4 people found this review helpful

  Version: Paltalk 8.0

  "What the?"

  by DownloaDude on June 6, 2005

  Pros: No friends... WAH!

  Cons: No friends... WAH!

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• 2 stars

  3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

  Version: Paltalk 8.0

  "Limited emoticons!"

  by fpopa2005 on June 3, 2005

  Pros: Free to download.

  Cons: Like the summary says, limited emoticons.

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