My Qik review of Flixwagon

Qik and Flixwagon are programs available on jailbroken iPhones which allow you to stream live video using the built-in camera. While they may seem to be very similar, there are some distinct differences which should be noted:

Qik
- Works best over WiFi.
- Allows for live chat while you're recording.
- Allows for larger screen resolution.
- Uploads as you record.
- Clean interface.
Cons?
- If you aren't using WiFi, good luck getting a video longer than 8 seconds to upload.
- Have to use website to "register" before you can stream.

Flixwagon
- Works just as well over an Edge network as WiFi.
- Easy to set-up and install.
- Uploads remaining video after you stop streaming.
Cons?
- Has delayed live upload and no chat function on the phone.
- Interface (phone and web) can be clunky.

Here is a video that was recorded using the iPhone 3G using both clients... decide for yourself:

View Qik Video

View Flixwagon Video

My opinion? Using 3G/Edge, the Flixwagon video, while it takes longer to upload after you're finished streaming, is 100% better than the Qik video which doesn't even upload properly.

I really want to love Qik, but the quality differences make my uninstall decision a piece of cake.

My name switcheroo

Over the years, I've had a few people request that I remove their name (full or last) from this blog, because apparently, if you have a rare last name, and a company Google's you, this blog is what shows up.

So in response, I have decided from now on, I will SWITCH the first letters of everyone's first and last name throughout my future blog posts. It's very simple, watch and see if you can figure out who these people are...

Jana Dakubovic
Greg Gimpelevich (well, that one doesn't really work with this system now, eh?)
Bessica Jotvinick
Mlaine Eebel (try saying that in Russian!)
Farissa Murman
Harly Ceyward
Bohn Jeerman

And of course, if these two got together, I wonder who would wear the pants?

Dike Maniel
Men Joss