Streamate
December 01, 2005 20:56 Streamate
Possibly one of the best sites these days, Streamate is feature-rich and hosts a rapidly growing number of stunning camhosts.
In a nutshell: no chat for non members (except if you go through our live camgirls page) / uncluttered chatting / many many stunning models online / large collection of pics and recorded shows
Video quality: video feeds are provided through Macromedia's Flash player, which results in good quality. The full screen is also a nice feature, although one must go back to the main window to chat: Streamate has a thing or two to learn from Livejasmin's latest full screen view, which allows in-pic chatting. As with all camsites, the quality of the feed ultimately depends on the model's setup, and you better check in free chat before you go private.
Models: there is always a vast selection of models online - we'd say close to a 100, depending on the time of the day. Most of them are cute. There are both studio hosts and models working from home. Many girls are from Eastern Europe but you will find many models from Asia and South America. Comparatively more two-girl and couple rooms than on other sites.
Features: the site supports cam2cam and audio, both through Macromedia's Fash player. But what sets this site apart is the chat window: members only see what they and the model type. The chat window is not cluttered by messages from other members, and it is easier to get the model's attention and have a real conversation. Another nice feature (which is not supported by sister site Camcrush) is the display at all times of your favorite models in a pane on the left side of the screen. The site has also good offline features, including picture galleries and, for many models, recorded shows. On the minus side, there is no timer when in private, and members pay ex-post: there is no option to purchase blocks of time in advance, which results in a tendency to overspend if you are not cautious. Members can rate models, but there is unfortunately no way to search for the best rated models.
Value for money: members-only free chat (sign up is free), except if you access through our live camgirls page. Free chat may also include audio, depending on the model. Pricing is reasonable and varies from $1.99 to $4.99 (for duo shows).
Link to the site: Streamate
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