Google's version of Skype

Well it appears that there is a Skype style program available through Google's gmail. Check it out here! I am really wanting to do something like this with my family, some of whom are 8 hours away and some are just 1 hour away (still we only see each other every few weeks). It looks like the cost can be less than $50 to get the audio headset and webcam for each home (see http://www.amazon.com/ or click here). It is great that the programs (gmail or Skype) are free and easily accessable. I also wanted to add that I have been accessing some of my blogs, not only through google reader but also on my personalized igoogle page as well (just add the reader as a gadget).