Review: Seesmic Web, web based Twitter client




There are two display modes for each column as well. You can choose to the traditional display, or a list of collapsed Tweets which can be expanded to view the whole message as well as the user’s picture. The collapsed list gives you a longer view at your timeline, while the traditional view allows you the familiar Twitter experience. You can chose your preferred method of display for each individual column. The single column mode uses the collapsed list view, and currently cannot be changed to the traditional expanded view.


Clicking a conversation in the list will open a column containing the messages sent to and from the other party in a way which resembles an instant messaging service. At the head of the conversation’s column, you will find a textbox to for adding a message to the conversation, as well as URL shortening. This feature takes Direct Messages and changes them into a much more usable and dynamic messaging service. You can open multiple Direct Message columns as well. I would absolutely love to see the Seesmic desktop client handle Direct Messages this way.
One of my favorite features in Seesmic is the ability to preview certain links without needing to open another browser window or browser tab. In-line preview pictures via twitpic, yfrog and mobypicture or preview YouTube videos or Google maps from bit.ly shortened links.
One feature missing from Seesmic Web which you will find in Seesmic’s desktop client, is user groups. Adding this feature would take an already amazing web based Twitter client, and put it over the top. While I primarily use Seesmic’s desktop client, I am definitely learning to appreciate Seesmic Web with each use. If there is a better way to interface with Twitter using a web browser, I have yet to find it. I look forward to seeing what the future holds for this promising application.
Seesmic does offer a mobile client as well, though I will not be reviewing it since I do not own an iPhone. If they develop an application for the Android OS, I will be happy to install it on my G1. (hint hint)
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