Eyejot - a web-based video email system which is simple and intuitive to use. It’s got a good look, with Flash based video, it’s very quick and it’s free. The beauty of this kind of system is that once you have an account and have added a few contacts it’s easier than leaving a voicemail message with only a few clicks from beginning to end. The quality of the video and sound is high.

There is also the option of downloading an Eyejot widget that you can place on your blog or MySpace page.

As opposed to videoconferencing, which requires people in different locations to take part at the same time, this system allows users to view the video when they choose. If you need to send someone a video message on the other side of the world - be it for family or business then this is surely the way to go.

Perhaps the only real issue that users may have to consider is what the camera reveals in the background.