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muss2k1 · 12-26-2006, 04:39 PM

Hey guys, I am getting ready to purchase either Yak-On or IM+, one is $20 and the other is $50...I only need it for AIM...which do you guys prefer, is IM+ worth the extra $30 as far as the functionality and reliableness of the connection is concerned?

thanks

finch · 12-26-2006, 04:43 PM

I find IM+ to be the best of the bunch, I also use AIM, Jabber and MSN so it was a no brainer for me if you just need AIM Yak-On also makes a great app. There's also Ramble IM for AIM which is free!

muss2k1 · 12-26-2006, 04:45 PM

Yeah RAMBLE is ok, the platform is not that great and i get kicked off a lot...i want something reliable and easy to use

secrecyguy · 12-26-2006, 05:30 PM

I used to use Yak-On since majority of the people uses it.

I like it. The only reason I am not using it now is, I decided that I really don't want to IM people while on the phone. I rather do it on the PC. That where tethering comes in handy.

muss2k1 · 12-26-2006, 05:36 PM

The thing I like about Yak-On is that it supports Aliases. I don't see an option for that on IM+. I'm so used to seeing names on my buddy list instead of screen names. Is there anything that IM+ has over Yak-On in terms of AIM?

flash24 · 12-26-2006, 06:24 PM

I have been using Yak-on for about four months and it's almost flawless, the only downside is, it eats your battery life. IM+ is good too, but it's a little pricey.

LaBelleVie · 12-27-2006, 09:46 PM

Yeah, good thread, i was wondering the answer to this as well. I just need a Instant messaging app for AIM as well. Which has the best graphics and stability? Which is the most similar to the computer AIM? Thanks!!!!

Chinasaur · 12-27-2006, 10:25 PM

All the information on IM apps you could ever want is contained at this link - http://www.blackberryforums.com/aftermarket-software/

This topic, probably more than any other, is discussed constantly, and the denizens of this forum are particularly helpful assisting you with questions you may have left over from your searches.

pspiegel · 12-28-2006, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by LaBelleVie

Yeah, good thread, i was wondering the answer to this as well. I just need a Instant messaging app for AIM as well. Which has the best graphics and stability? Which is the most similar to the computer AIM? Thanks!!!!

yak-on.. especially because its cheaper and the developer is very helpful/good with customer service

LaBelleVie · 12-28-2006, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by pspiegel

yak-on.. especially because its cheaper and the developer is very helpful/good with customer service

that is a great plus. thanks for the advice!

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