[rfs830]

I see that the pearl has all of these programs installed on them by RIM. Now we can get yahoo already but is there dowloads of these programs from rim for the 8703 or other blackberrys?

[DLeung92]

There should be...

[pspiegel]

i don't think its out yet, and i don't think the pearl comes preloaded with AIM... i know it comes preloaded with blackberry messenger though and the OZ text message im program

[rfs830]

it dose come preloaded with aim. my boss at work just got the pearl

[kasperapd]

The IM programs that came on your T-Mobile Pearl are the OZ Messenger program, which uses SMS intsead of data. RIM is still working on other IM's programs that use data, but so far has only released Yahoo Meseenger and Google Talk. There is also the separate BlackBerry Messenger that can be used for IM's between BlackBerry's.

Be very cautious using the OZ program if you don't have unlimited text messaging.

[chad5]

Originally Posted by kasperapd

Be very cautious using the OZ program if you don't have unlimited text messaging.

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here's what I got. Is the "black berry un limited vison" at 39 bucks enough to use the 8100's ichat? Or do I need to add something else from the "upgrade your plan," options list? Sorry if this seems like a dumb question I just don't get it.

I had the pearl for about a week, (took it back only because of tmobil coverage, really liked the pearl and it's use of Ichat aim.) Got the Sprint 8703e and want to use the 8100's aim ichat software on there but don't want to get hosed on extra $$$$

[kasperapd]

The OZ Messenger is only provided on T-Mobile devices, you will not be able to use it on the 8703e. You can download Ramble IM if you are looking for a free AIM program, or there are several other good pay programs out there.

[chad5]

Originally Posted by kasperapd

The OZ Messenger is only provided on T-Mobile devices, you will not be able to use it on the 8703e. You can download Ramble IM if you are looking for a free AIM program, or there are several other good pay programs out there.

Cool. But will I get hit up for more $$$? Or do I have what I need service wise to aim with not having worry about extra data charges?

[rfs830]

can any one recoment a good pay program. I have looked at many but dont knwo wich one is good. I really just want aim and msn. Thanks in advance.

[pspiegel]

Originally Posted by chad5

Cool. But will I get hit up for more $$$? Or do I have what I need service wise to aim with not having worry about extra data charges?

you have what you need for a third party program, if you are using a text base program you should have an unlimited text messaging plan

Originally Posted by rfs830

can any one recoment a good pay program. I have looked at many but dont knwo wich one is good. I really just want aim and msn. Thanks in advance.

i recommend yak-on, one time fee, great support, works pretty well

if you want free, check out ramble

[RDx]

I just got my 8100 from t-mob. I have the unlimited data plan. When i use the Im software that came with it to go on AIM. DO i get charge pert text message or data usage? Cuz i didn't get the unlimited text message addon......

[pspiegel]

Originally Posted by RDx

I just got my 8100 from t-mob. I have the unlimited data plan. When i use the Im software that came with it to go on AIM. DO i get charge pert text message or data usage? Cuz i didn't get the unlimited text message addon......

yes, if you are using a program that is made by OZ (OZ messenger), you are getting charged per message as a text

use ramble, yak-on, im+, verichat, or any of the other third party programs to use your data connection instead of your text

[allenranger2]

I thought Yak-On was the most reliable program in terms of disconnecting the least, but it reallllllly sucked the power out of my blackberry. I understand any app that constantly refreshes on the network will, but this one exceptionally so.

[hotch]

best solution i've come up with for IM is Google talk with AIM and MSN transports...

[plchan]

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Originally Posted by RDx

I just got my 8100 from t-mob. I have the unlimited data plan. When i use the Im software that came with it to go on AIM. DO i get charge pert text message or data usage? Cuz i didn't get the unlimited text message addon......

Yes, if you use the preloaded oz im program, you will be charged per sms if you don't have an unlimited sms plan.

[plchan]

Wirelessly posted (BlackBerry8700/4.1.0 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/100)

I think mod should put a sticky post (read only) --

OZ Messenger uses TEXT msg.