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VoiceGem (YC S12) Brings Communication Back To The Future

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Re: VoiceGem (YC S12) Brings Communication Back To The Future

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Post by jen_h »

salman89 wrote: post #15
abless wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

We see two main differences to existing voice applications. First, VoiceGem is meant to be usable by anyone (without having to install an iPhone application, for example). This is the kind of service you can use with your parents, non-tech friends, or customers. Secondly, and maybe even more importantly, we try to enable longer, richer conversations. Whereas blip.me/Voxer focus on walkie-talkie applications (and do a…

I do think it is important to have a platform that is easy to access, and I'm sure you guys are working hard at that. Is there any data that validates the notion that people will be leaving 5+ minute long messages for each other? I honestly can't remember the last time I left a voicemail for a friend/family, but that is purely anecdotal. Anyhow, good luck!

People like to leave >5 minute messages. Actually listening to them is a different thing. ;)

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Post by ardakara »

jen_h wrote: post #21
salman89 wrote: post #15

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I do think it is important to have a platform that is easy to access, and I'm sure you guys are working hard at that. Is there any data that validates the notion that people will be leaving 5+ minute long messages for each other? I honestly can't remember the last time I left a voicemail for a friend/family, but that is purely anecdotal. Anyhow, good luck!

People like to leave >5 minute messages. Actually listening to them is a different thing. ;)

Certainly, and it really depends on the context.

For example, being far from family and friends, I love putting on my earphones, laying down and listening to my friends' messages.

The nice thing is that I can listen to these messages anytime my hands are busy but my brain isn't. Running, driving, biking, cooking are all more fun with a story from an old-friend in the background.

Re: VoiceGem (YC S12) Brings Communication Back To The Future

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Post by nostromo »

Speaking is faster than typing but reading is faster than listening. This is why I prefer leaving messages to writing emails and reading emails to listening to messages.

I'd love it if VoiceGem grew into a service that allows me to either listen to or read a message, depending on the context (in the car vs. in the office, high vs. low emotional value). Right now the best solution is to use Google Voice to transcribe voice mail and speech recognition to quickly type out an email, but it's not ideal.

Anyway, best of luck!

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Post by abless »

nostromo wrote: post #25

Speaking is faster than typing but reading is faster than listening. This is why I prefer leaving messages to writing emails and reading emails to listening to messages. I'd love it if VoiceGem grew into a service that allows me to either listen to or read a message, depending on the context (in the car vs. in the office, high vs. low emotional value). Right now the best solution is to use Google Voice to transcribe…

Great feedback, thank you! I certainly see your point, and I think it really depends on the use case. VoiceGem wasn't intended as a text replacement, but more for personal messages with emotional value, hence listening to them.

However, the use case you describe has come up several times now, so it's something we are aware of.

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Post by carterschonwald »

abless wrote: post #26
nostromo wrote: post #25

Speaking is faster than typing but reading is faster than listening. This is why I prefer leaving messages to writing emails and reading emails to listening to messages. I'd love it if VoiceGem grew into a service that allows me to either listen to or read a message, depending on the context (in the car vs. in the office, high vs. low emotional value). Right now the best solution is to use Google Voice to transcribe…

Great feedback, thank you! I certainly see your point, and I think it really depends on the use case. VoiceGem wasn't intended as a text replacement, but more for personal messages with emotional value, hence listening to them. However, the use case you describe has come up several times now, so it's something we are aware of.

please do it. you might be able to convince me to ask you to take my money if you do. :)
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