PhotoLeap
attempts to solve the problems associated with sharing photos using an
e-mail-like application (which is, after all, how most photos are exchanged).
PhotoLeap works on both Windows and Macintosh and uses patent pending
technology to overcome the file size issues associated with sending hi-res
photos to friends, families, co-workers, and customers. This one definitely
passes the "mom test" - that is, my mom can use this without having
to call me to ask for technical support. Cool DEMO trick: Dragging a folder of
250 hi-res images directly from the My Pictures folder to the PhotoLeap
application where they are ready to select and send.
PhotoLeap
uses its proprietary compression technology to generate JPEG file sizes without
the image degradation associated with that format. When the files are sent, the
recipient opens the message in their PhotoLeap application and can see the
images in thumbnail, preview, and slide show modes. The images you want to save
to your hard drive, can be selected and downloaded. PhotoLeap also includes a
print wizard that automatically formats images for popular printing tasks like
generating wallet-sized prints.
PhotoLeap, Inc. at DEMO 2005
Reader Comments
(Page 1)2. Both of the images are incorrect, neither are Photoleap. The one with the large baby face would be a nice one to use. ;-)
Posted at 4:22PM on Jun 16th 2005 by Paul Colton
3. Please let me have your free version
Posted at 4:22PM on Jun 16th 2005 by S.C. Mohan
4. The incorrect photos have been removed. We'll find the correct ones and get them posted here as soon as we can.
Posted at 4:22PM on Jun 16th 2005 by Marc Orchant
5. The problems with Photleap as descsribed by PCMag on 2-13-05 are show stoppers for me. I really don't like programs that loads and launches all the time not only when I need it.
PCMag said:
"The problem with Photoleap, as with all services that have their own dedicated clients, is that you have to convince your friends and family to download the app, and that's not always easy. The client is fairly small—a 2.2MB download and a 5MB install—and it sets up in literally a matter of seconds. But the average user is often unwilling to install extra software."
Others may be annoyed that Photoleap automatically loads itself into the Windows system tray, so that it keeps running even when they close its main window. It even slips itself into their Windows Startup folder, so it launches every time they boot their machine.
Posted at 4:13PM on Jun 16th 2005 by Charlie Newfield
1. I think your second photo on this post is actually from the Avvenu pitch, not the Photoleap pitch! I know I could have leaned over the desk to tell you this information but.... yknow. I'm a geek.
Posted at 4:22PM on Jun 16th 2005 by Cameron Reilly