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Google Wave

Google Wave is an open source server-side software platform for real-time collaboration and communication between any number of individuals. Utilizing the latest HTML 5 standard, Wave runs in any current compliant browser.

Google Wave
MSRP $0.00
Release date October, 2009
Brand Google
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5 reviews
83
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mixed
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4 positive
0 mixed
0 negative

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Pros:
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compatible with any OS and browser - including mobile browsers (as long as it is compatible with the latest HTML5 standard)
+4agreedisagree

open source
+3agreedisagree

easy to expand with extensions
+3agreedisagree

built-in automatic spell checker
+3agreedisagree

real time - view what others are saying even as they type them, faster even compared to IM services (can be disabled)
+3agreedisagree

play-back feature - allows newly added individuals to catch up in conversations as they evolved naturally
+3agreedisagree

embedded waves can be used as blogs, discussions, etc... remain fully functional as waves opened from within the wave client
+3agreedisagree

built to replace all other methods of communication online
+2agreedisagree

built-in app store to easily find free and pay-for 3rd party add-ons
+1agreedisagree

Cons:
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drag'n'drop file functionality is not yet supported in HTML5
+3agreedisagree

high volume waves place a strain on client-side hardware
+2agreedisagree


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This report was started July 22, 2009 at 1:39 pm by Yale
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1.  avatar Erik said:

Does anyone have an invite for me? Send to erik@productwiki.com SVP
Oct 24, 2009 2:36pm
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Yale

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October 27, 2009
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ProSCORE
90
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mixed
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9 pros
1 con
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • compatible with any OS and browser - including mobile browsers (as long as it is compatible with the latest HTML5 standard)
  • open source
  • easy to expand with extensions
  • built-in automatic spell checker
  • real time - view what others are saying even as they type them, faster even compared to IM services (can be disabled)
  • play-back feature - allows newly added individuals to catch up in conversations as they evolved naturally
  • embedded waves can be used as blogs, discussions, etc... remain fully functional as waves opened from within the wave client
  • built to replace all other methods of communication online
  • built-in app store to easily find free and pay-for 3rd party add-ons

Cons

  • drag'n'drop file functionality is not yet supported in HTML5

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Robb Lincoln

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September 30, 2009
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ProSCORE
78
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mixed
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7 pros
2 cons
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • compatible with any OS and browser - including mobile browsers (as long as it is compatible with the latest HTML5 standard)
  • open source
  • easy to expand with extensions
  • built-in automatic spell checker
  • real time - view what others are saying even as they type them, faster even compared to IM services (can be disabled)
  • play-back feature - allows newly added individuals to catch up in conversations as they evolved naturally
  • embedded waves can be used as blogs, discussions, etc... remain fully functional as waves opened from within the wave client

Cons

  • drag'n'drop file functionality is not yet supported in HTML5
  • high volume waves place a strain on client-side hardware

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Erik

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September 30, 2009
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ProSCORE
80
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8 pros
2 cons
want itwant it

Pros

  • compatible with any OS and browser - including mobile browsers (as long as it is compatible with the latest HTML5 standard)
  • open source
  • easy to expand with extensions
  • built-in automatic spell checker
  • real time - view what others are saying even as they type them, faster even compared to IM services (can be disabled)
  • play-back feature - allows newly added individuals to catch up in conversations as they evolved naturally
  • embedded waves can be used as blogs, discussions, etc... remain fully functional as waves opened from within the wave client
  • built to replace all other methods of communication online

Cons

  • drag'n'drop file functionality is not yet supported in HTML5
  • high volume waves place a strain on client-side hardware

Comments

"Does anyone have an invite for me? Send to erik@productwiki.com SVP"
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sollers

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Yesterday, 4:12 PM
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ProSCORE
100
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1 pro
0 cons

Pros

  • compatible with any OS and browser - including mobile browsers (as long as it is compatible with the latest HTML5 standard)

Cons

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ncix

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September 29, 2009
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0 pros
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