“Free on-demand TV over the Internet”

Joost, Democracy, VeohTV, Zattoo... The list of Internet TV apps being published lately doesn't end. Babelgum is one of them, another online TV client that claims to be the perfect application to "watch whatever you want whenever you want".

However, the truth is quite different. Babelgum is still in beta, and you can tell especially by the lack of content. There are several channels devoted to music, documentaries and news, and you can also watch your own videos, but I had a hard time trying to find something really interesting to watch. This may also be due to the fact that Babelgum is trying to set itself as a promotional platform for video content producers and doesn't just rip content off commercial TV channels.

In all I think it's a very promising app with lots of potential. It features a slick black interface and it's very easy to use. Let's give them some more developing time and see what happens.

Languages:

English

OS requirements for Babelgum:

OS: WinXP

Minimum requirements:

Processor: 1.0 GHz
Memory: 512 MB
Video: 32 MB
Internet connection with 640 Kb/s of download bandwidth

Pros

Very nice interface
Allows to watch your own videos

Cons

Poor content

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From the publisher of Babelgum

Babelgum is a downloadable client that allows you to watch a virtually infinite catalogue of professional video content. It has the simplicity and full screen broadcast quality of television and the social tools of the web.

Babelgum uses a proprietary technology based on secure p2p streaming permitting rapid distribution of high quality videos. We have also created a technology to compress videos using h.264 codec and a player that shows these videos.

The comfort of TV

Just hit 'Play' to start enjoying full-screen broadcast quality content streamed to your computer. It's that simple.

The smarts of the Internet

While you watch you can lean back and tune in or sit forward and interact. Browse or search programmes and create your own 'smart channels' as a way of organising your favourites. The minute Babelgum is installed on your PC, you'll be ready to set your imagination free.

The freedom of choice

Free doesn't only mean with no cost here at Babelgum. Free for us means that every professional content owner deserves a chance to distribute commercially his content and have it shown to the world. And free means that you have the power to select and watch what you really like.

Personal TV

At last you will be able to create your own 'smart channels' of programmes that reflect your interests and tastes.

Friendly TV

Share your TV experience. On Babelgum, you can tell the world what you like or dislike by rating the content you have seen. Soon you will also be able to discuss, discover and recommend your favorite programs through your social network.

Every audience has got a niche

This is only the beginning of an exciting journey. There will be new discoveries for you every time you turn on Babelgum – with daily content updates and new features. We intend to grow Babelgum organically, based on your suggestions and those from the rest of the world.