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Startup Review: Bug.gd, TokBox, Dripbook, ShowHype, OfficialSpoofCard
Below are five of the newest startups according to Killer Startups for the period ending October 17, 2007. Check out previous Killer Startups posts.
Bug.gd – Find Solutions to Computer Error Messages
Have you been plagued by error messages from your computer that have left you without hope? If you have it is time you visit Bug.gd to find the solution to these annoying error messages. Bug.gd is a site where users go to find solutions to their computer error problems. Copy the error message you receive and go to Bug.gd. read more »
TokBox.com – For Video Chatting
TokBox.com is a site that offers you a video communication tool. With TokBox you can video chat for free from anywhere. There is no downloading process to use TokBox, you use it through your browser. Sign up with TokBox and you will be given a link that you send to people when you want to use the service. You can use TokBox on any website, social network, or blog. Post TokBox on your website and all someone needs to do is click on it to talk to you over video chat. read more »
Dripbook.com – An Artistic Community
If you are an artist looking to display your work on an online portfolio, Dripbook.com is a perfect community for you. At Dripbook.com you can create as many books (portfolios) as you want. To become a member at Dripbook.com you must be invited by a member. Once you have received an invitation you create a profile. read more »
ShowHype.com – A Digg For Celebrity Gossip
Admit it, you’ve probably paid a few visits to celebrity gossip sites like Perez Hilton and thesuperficial.com. Embarrassingly, sometimes it’s kind of fun to check out the latest buzz on Lindsay Lohan’s wild partying or Britney’s latest disastrous performance. Now, you can check up on all your favorite celebs and associated entertainment news in a Digg-like community on ShowHype.com. read more »
OfficialSpoofCard.com – SpoofCard – Disguise Your Calls
If you need to make sure that a phone call you’re making is completely untraceable, you’ll want to invest in an application that provides various ways to disguise your identity. SpoofCard does just that. This web-based service provides several different option, each of which aids in fooling the receiving party into thinking that you’re someone you’re not. read more »
Hey blogger,
We are excited to announce the launching of a new feature on http://imo.im—Video chat! Video chat allows you to communicate with your friends through video and audio. There are absolutely no downloads necessary, as this is all web-based. Please send feedback or comments about our new feature to feedback@imo.im.
We would appreciate it if you would write up a blog posting for us, and we look forward to answering any of your questions.
Thank you!
imo staff
KILLER STARTUP: http://www.giventake.in
Givetake.in is an online bartering site. Just like in the old days, you can barter your old shirts and shiny records for other people’s old shirts and shiny records. Or anything, for that matter. The site has categories for practically every consumer good, whether it be antiques, games, electronics or services. To start bartering you’ll need to register first. Next use the search box to find exactly what you’re looking for (or browse by category). Once you’ve found that perfect something, connect with the person who’s got your product and make an exchange. You’ll have to work out the exact terms of the deal, and figure out whether a boot is warranted or whether you can arrange something fancy where A helps B in return for getting C product X and so on. Get creative, it can save you some cash and perhaps make you a friend or two. There are no fees involved to trade your stuff or for registering.
In their own words
“Giventake.in is the Web’s premier free, full-service bartering site. Unlike other similar bartering destinations, Giventake.in is the only one that provides a comprehensive range of categories that truly allows members to trade anything they have for anything they want, be it a product, a service or even cold, hard cash.
Oh, and did we mention it’s free? That’s right. No processing fees. No hidden charges. No kidding!”
Why it might be a killer
Giventake has come up with a new twist on a classic idea: bartering. It’s been in effect for ages, but there hasn’t really been a heavy push on trading in recent times. With Giventake you can save some cash and get something you really like. Better for the planet than buying new too.
Some questions though
Will they add user ratings? As usual this site really needs some users to start bartering otherwise, it can’t go far. How’s it going to attract barterers?
Guys try out Barterguru http://www.barterguru.com, its the collest online barter site that i have ever seen