08-30-2004, 05:00 PM
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New AIM For Pocket PC -- But Only For iPAQ 6315s
"We were all excited when we discovered a new version of AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) for Pocket PC on our new iPAQ h6315 Pocket PC Phone. The popular instant message application for Pocket PC hasn�t been updated in years and the new version included with the phone as part of T-Mobile�s IM suite works splendidly. Now for the disappointing news. Our quick-to-hack nature kicked in and as we tried to find the actual application on the device it was immediately apparent T-Mobile and/or AOL doesn�t want people like us getting at it�the executable application is in the iPAQ ROM. In other words there isn�t an easy way to get it out and put it on our other devices, which is a bummer."
Somehow, I'm not surprised. We're talking about the IM provider that took a previously free Pocket PC AIM client and repackaged it as a commercial product, and hasn't released a general update since. :?
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08-30-2004, 05:08 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
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Works splendidly?!
Frankly, this version of AIM has been the one un-useable app on my 6315. It hardly ever connects, and when it does it's as slow as it gets.
And recipients don't get my messages...it simply stinks as an adequate AIM client.
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08-30-2004, 05:13 PM
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Theorist
Join Date: Jun 2002
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Originally Posted by Janak Parekh
[i]"We were all excited when we discovered a new version of AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) for Pocket PC on our new iPAQ h6315 Pocket PC Phone.
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I wish I hadn't discovered it, as it simply doesn't work. The only thing it accomplished was messing up my desktop AIM, which keeps saying I am already connected in another location. I am using the older AIM version for PPCs, still works great.
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08-30-2004, 05:26 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Mar 2004
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AIM Requirements
Does the built in aim in the 6315 require the user to purchase a T-MOBILE text messaging plan ?
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08-30-2004, 05:59 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
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Re: AIM Requirements
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Originally Posted by manuelpl
Does the built in aim in the 6315 require the user to purchase a T-MOBILE text messaging plan ?
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It uses SMS, and I think there are 30 SMS messages with all voice accounts. Tmobile has some good plans though for text messaging.
300 messages - $2.99/month
Unlimited - $9.99/month
SMS is separate from data and voice, as is MMS.
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08-30-2004, 06:32 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
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AOL can go %*&@ themselves
Personally I think AOL can take their PPC AIM and their desktop client and stick it where the sun doesn't shine. :evil:
AIM on my desktop is a virus. Never ever leave the volume turned up on your workstation inthe office when you're running AIM. It will download movie files as ads and play them whenever it chooses. First you had animated banners. They were somewhat acceptable. But try being on a slow gprs connection using your laptop and the damn thing wants to pull down movie files to display as banners. :roll:
I use agile messenger for the PPC. It supports MSN, Yahoo and AIM and its FREE!!!
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08-30-2004, 10:12 PM
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Contributing Editor
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yes agile messneger good! :mrgreen:
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08-30-2004, 10:33 PM
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Editor Emeritus
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Re: AOL can go %*&@ themselves
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Originally Posted by nirav28
AIM on my desktop is a virus. Never ever leave the volume turned up on your workstation inthe office when you're running AIM. It will download movie files as ads and play them whenever it chooses.
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Indeed -- that's when I switched to Trillian on the desktop. The free version is so-so, but the Pro version is amazing, and I'm much happier now.
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I use agile messenger for the PPC. It supports MSN, Yahoo and AIM and its FREE!!!
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I'll have to give this a shot -- I keep on forgetting to. 
--janak
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08-30-2004, 10:43 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2002
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Not what it seems...
Hi all-
I have an iPAQ h6315 and this version of AIM is not what it seems. It works only over-the-air by exchanging text messages (SMS). As evidence, when I try to connect over WiFi (when not in a T-Mobile coverage area), it cannot connect. Furthermore, it will ring up your bill with all those text messages everytime you sign on, off, and exchange messages.
Yuck :cry:
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08-30-2004, 10:47 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Works splendidly?!
Frankly, this version of AIM has been the one un-useable app on my 6315. It hardly ever connects, and when it does it's as slow as it gets.
And recipients don't get my messages...it simply stinks as an adequate AIM client.
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