I hope that you can help with a question that no one seems to have an answer to. I'd like to buy two portal devices, one for me and another for my son who lives in The Netherlands. Now I understand that Facebook does not support these devices in The Netherlands yet, although I'm not exactly sure what that means. I understand that they do not yet support the Dutch language version but my son and I converse in English anyway. Also, I read something about not all functions would be available in some countries. I simply want to know if the video/audio would be available and am having a hard time understanding why there should be any reason for us not to be able to communicate via them. I am getting old and can no longer travel, he is disabled and so also difficult for him. There are other video calling devices, smart phones, Skype, etc. but all you have is mostly face to face shots which are awkward. You have to either talk non-stop or lamely stare at each other. With the portal there is range of motion, you see more of the surroundings, it would be more like being in the same room. I am sick at heart about this wonderful invention existing and then be restricted from using it. Is there still the possibility if I buy and send it myself that it would work over there with no problems. I would forego the warranty if necessary. Or better yet, I would buy the one for me here from Best Buy and buy the one for him from an outlet in the U.K. like Argo for example, and for them to ship it to him. It would already be adapted for use over there which is a plus and wouldn't need an adapter.
One last thing, if it isn't possible, have you any idea how long it might be before Facebook expands to include more European countries as a market for these portals? I have always been very satisfied with Best Buys and bought my last three PC's from them and I'm hoping that you will be able to give me some real information to this question. Every enquiry I've made has been met with piecemeal info or people who simply didn't know. Thank you for whatever info you can provide me. I'm 74 and would like to see my son again and portal would be perfect! thank you.
Facebook portal smart video calling devices
I hope that you can help with a question that no one seems to have an answer to. I'd like to buy two portal devices, one for me and another for my son who lives in The Netherlands. Now I understand that Facebook does not support these devices in The Netherlands yet, although I'm not exactly sure what that means. I understand that they do not yet support the Dutch language version but my son and I converse in English anyway. Also, I read something about not all functions would be available in some countries. I simply want to know if the video/audio would be available and am having a hard time understanding why there should be any reason for us not to be able to communicate via them. I am getting old and can no longer travel, he is disabled and so also difficult for him. There are other video calling devices, smart phones, Skype, etc. but all you have is mostly face to face shots which are awkward. You have to either talk non-stop or lamely stare at each other. With the portal there is range of motion, you see more of the surroundings, it would be more like being in the same room. I am sick at heart about this wonderful invention existing and then be restricted from using it. Is there still the possibility if I buy and send it myself that it would work over there with no problems. I would forego the warranty if necessary. Or better yet, I would buy the one for me here from Best Buy and buy the one for him from an outlet in the U.K. like Argo for example, and for them to ship it to him. It would already be adapted for use over there which is a plus and wouldn't need an adapter.
One last thing, if it isn't possible, have you any idea how long it might be before Facebook expands to include more European countries as a market for these portals? I have always been very satisfied with Best Buys and bought my last three PC's from them and I'm hoping that you will be able to give me some real information to this question. Every enquiry I've made has been met with piecemeal info or people who simply didn't know. Thank you for whatever info you can provide me. I'm 74 and would like to see my son again and portal would be perfect! thank you.