HP Gabble is an intriguing concept: video calls anywhere, using HP transportation and technology.

However, the implementation is less than optimal.

Four modifications to Gabble should mitigate that.

1. Move out of the browser. Right now, the requirement to open a browser page anytime one wants to use Gabble is a pain. I really, truly do not want to do that. Creating a desktop application would allow for a 1-click access to gabbling, my kind of speediness.
2. Use Silverlight. Using Silverlight/WPF would help create a lightweight application that would be immediately cross-platform – if that is your cup of tea. Especially since all versions of Windows would presumably ship with Silverlight going forward.
3. Create mobile apps for the iPhone, Windows Mobile, Symbian, and Blackberry. Mobile versions of Gabble should be a must, with the iPhone being the number one platform targeted.
4. Use HP’s global PC shipments as a distribution avenue for the HP Gabble desktop client app. Simple.

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