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Instant Messengers Overview /
Instant Messenger Services Review

Instant messengers allow users to communicate with other users in real-time via a messenger client using short text messages. With instant messenging, both users type into a visible interface and are able to see the other person's messages as well as interact in other ways such as mics/voice, webcams, sounds, emoticons, etc.

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Below are the various types of Instant Messenger Services


Top / Best Instant Messenger Services / List of Instant Messenger Services

  Website / Service Name
Avg. Rating
Type of Website / Service
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1 AIM (AOL Instant Messenger)
5  / 10
General Messengers
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AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) Reviews
2 eBuddy
5  / 10
General Messengers
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eBuddy Reviews
3 Facebook Messenger
5  / 10
General Messengers
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Facebook Messenger Reviews
4 iChat
5  / 10
General Messengers
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iChat Reviews
5 ICQ
5  / 10
General Messengers
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ICQ Reviews
6 MECA Messenger
5  / 10
General Messengers
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MECA Messenger Reviews
7 MySpace IM
5  / 10
General Messengers
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MySpace IM Reviews
8 oovoo
5  / 10
General Messengers
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oovoo Reviews
9 PidGin
5  / 10
General Messengers
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PidGin Reviews
10 Skype
5  / 10
General Messengers
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Skype Reviews
11 Trillian
5  / 10
General Messengers
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Trillian Reviews
12 Windows Live Messenger
5  / 10
General Messengers
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Windows Live Messenger Reviews
13 Yahoo! Instant Messenger
5  / 10
General Messengers
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Yahoo! Instant Messenger Reviews

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What To Look For When Choosing Instant Messenger Services

Feature Name
Feature Description
Webcam Integration Look for instant messengers that are integrated with your computer webcam so that you can not only send text-based messages, but also be able to have live webcam conversations with friends and family.
Operating System Compatibility Look for instant messengers that are compatible with your operating system (Windows Vista, Windows XP, Tiger OS, etc.). If it's not compatible, it will not work!
Interoperability with Other Instant Messengers Look for instant instant messengers that allow you to communicate with users that use other instant messenger systems. For example, if you use messenger A and your friend uses messenger B, some services will not allow you to communicate between messenger B and A.
Ability to Use from Your Cell / Mobile Phone Look for services that offer downloadable versions of their messengers for your cell / mobile phones. This allows you to messange those you choose to if you are traveling and don't have access to a computer.


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Name

1 oovoo
5
5
5
5
5
3
5
5
5
5
5
5
1 Yahoo! Instant Messenger
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
1 AIM (AOL Instant Messenger)
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
1 eBuddy
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
1 ICQ
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

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