most phones donot support the video in skype...there u can just make calls but not vdo calls,so u HAve To go for ipads or tabs.go 4 older versions on shops or second hand ones from here at qatarliving...i saw one tablet just for 400 sumthing at the electronics here...not a popular company but i guess can fill ur purpose...the ppl at these elctronic stores also give very good advices...