Resource Review 5 - Positive review of Jing

In the following article, author Shelly Drumm reviews Jing in a very positive light:

Drumm, S. (2007). The great TechScape. Action for Libraries, 33(3), 4-12.

The article gives a brief overview of the product, and the author raves about the simplicity of Jing, stating that she might even use it to teach her mother how to use eBay. The fact that Jing is still free is very appealing, especially to this reviewer. Other products by TechSmith, the creator of Jing, such as SnagIt and Camtasia are available but are not free. This reviewer also found that sharing screen shots or videos created with Jing are extremely easy to share over the web. Overall, the author seemed very excited about Jing in general and how it will be used in the future.

I generally agree with this review. Jing is indeed easy to use and is most certainly cost efficient. I do wish, however, that the reviewer would have included at least one drawback to the software. Positive reviews are helpful, but well balanced reviews are even more helpful for those that are looking to compare different products or just trying to figure out which program to use. I find that although Jing is a great product and easy to use, there are certain drawbacks. The videos have a time limit, and there is no option to edit a video once it has been created so it may take several tries to create a successful clip. Internet speed also affects the performance of video playback and uploading. But despite the drawbacks, Jing seems to be a decent product and a good value for its price.