Looking for the latest developments in VOIP, broadband and other communication software? We've got the scoop.

eyeBeam

eyeBeam is a Voice, Video & IM Softphone. The eyeBeam menu uses the "tree" design for easier navigation. The user sees all controls and settings at the same time. At any given moment the user always knows where they are. Program's features include Record Audio Mix, Acoustic Echo Cancellation [AEC], Message Waiting Indicator, Audio Tuning Wizard, Touch-tones [RFC 2833, in-band, out of band & INFO DTMF].

In addition to that, eyeBeam offers narrowband codec selection - G.711, iLBC, Speex, GSM, G.729a, G.723.1 - and wideband codec selection - Speex, L16, DV14, G.722.2 (AMR-WB)

Other advantages of the program include Automatic Gain Control, Audio Concealment, Adaptive Jitter Buffer, Voice Activity Detection, Microphone & Speaker Device Selector, Advanced Codec Settings, Call Forwarding URI/URL, Voicemail URL, 10 Party Conferencing [IP & PSTN], Speakerphone [Uses AEC], Auto-conference, Dial/Redial/Hang up, Flash, Auto-answer, Caller ID [SIP ID], Speed Dial.

More Information: http://www.deprice.com/eyebeam.htm

If you still use modem to connect to the internet, you should try another solution from a different developer:

PhoneTray Dialup

PhoneTray Dialup allows you to receive and screen phone calls while you are online. The program uses your V.92 modem and Call Waiting service from your phone company to detect an incoming call. If you have Caller ID on Call Waiting, also called Call Waiting ID or Visual Call Waiting, PhoneTray will show the caller's name and number, so you can decide if you want to answer the call or ignore it. If your internet provider supports Modem-on-Hold, you can put internet on hold, take a call and continue browsing after you finish talking.

Internet Call Waiting services like AOL Call Alert, CallWave, Pagoo or BuzMe transfer your calls to their call centers. They know who's calling you and can subject your callers to advertisement. PhoneTray Dialup doesn't transfer your calls anywhere. It uses your modem to get Caller ID information supplied by your phone company. So your privacy is protected and you are in complete control of your calls!

PhoneTray logs all your incoming calls. It keeps the date, time, name and phone number of each call. You can view a complete call history or calls received today, this week or this month. You can select what type of calls you want to see - all calls, local calls, long distance calls etc.

More Information: http://www.deprice.com/phonetraydialup.htm

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David Deprice runs a software archive devoted to VOIP and broadband solutions at http://www.deprice.com/internet.htm