[JohnJSal]

I know this is one of the more popular features of the BB, but I don't really get it. It could be because I have an unlimited text plan, or because no one else I know uses a BB, but still, what's the advantage of using Messenger instead of sending a text or using an IM program like Beejive?

(The BBM just seems so restrictive to me, since it necessarily doesn't include just anyone you may want to chat with.)

[jnepsa]

I know this is one of the more popular features of the BB, but I don't really get it. It could be because I have an unlimited text plan, or because no one else I know uses a BB, but still, what's the advantage of using Messenger instead of sending a text or using an IM program like Beejive?

(The BBM just seems so restrictive to me, since it necessarily doesn't include just anyone you may want to chat with.)

The down side you have stated, but if you know others with BB's its a great way to have a threaded conversation,and is lighting fast...I love it. My girl and I use it to send pics, msgs, everything that we can other than email. Its nice because if you cant get to a message for a while, when you open it up its on top and you can quickly look through the past conversation to remember where you were at,

[andrewa124]

It does not have the 160 character limit as with sms.

[IceboxMN]

You also have the ability to add emoticons, send a quick voice note, and add other contacts to the conversation, so you can basically have a "text conference"

[SevereDeceit]

It also makes SMS seem ancient, plus the ability to see if the contact i'm speaking to is on the phone, slow to answer messages, etc. There is virtually no delay when the message is sent...

[ultra_magnetic]

The advantage of bb messenger is that it can
be used by someone to send messages, audio,
or pictures to someone else who has a bb in another
country without incuring international fees.

This is beneficial to corporations
As a use for a intranent, a private network that uses internet
technology to share any part of an organization's
info or operational systems to others in the company.

The benefits for a corporation are endless:

Improve work productivity
Communication among departments
Operations and management
Cost effective
Enhance teamwork

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[Dale]

The advantage of bb messenger is that it can
be used by someone to send messages, audio,
or pictures to someone else who has a bb in another
country without incuring international fees.

This is beneficial to corporations
As a use for a intranent, a private network that uses internet
technology to share any part of an organization's
info or operational systems to others in the company.

The benefits for a corporation are endless:

Improve work productivity
Communication among departments
Operations and management
Cost effective
Enhance teamwork

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Very well put, that is all that needs to be said.

Dale.

[JohnJSal]

Does this mean that when you get a new BB, everyone has to manually change your PIN in their contact list?

EDIT: Funny, a friend of mine just got a new BB for work and she added me to BBM. I guess I can try it out for myself now.

[clitrenta]

Does this mean that when you get a new BB, everyone has to manually change your PIN in their contact list?

EDIT: Funny, a friend of mine just got a new BB for work and she added me to BBM. I guess I can try it out for myself now.

I believe so

[amojeba]

Another advantage that wasn't mentioned....
Not only does it inform you if your message was "delivered" to the recipient, but it also informs you once it's been "read" by the recipient.

So you know if they've actually read it. Not something SMS can do.

[Stang68]

Does this mean that when you get a new BB, everyone has to manually change your PIN in their contact list?

EDIT: Funny, a friend of mine just got a new BB for work and she added me to BBM. I guess I can try it out for myself now.

I believe so

Actuallyyyy...I think it does it automatically now. I had a Storm and needed a replacement because it broke and that obviously means a new PIN. Well, I just took my new Storm, restored a backup from my old one on Desktop Manager and voila! My BBM contacts were able to message me without even knowing about my PIN change.

[JohnJSal]

Actuallyyyy...I think it does it automatically now. I had a Storm and needed a replacement because it broke and that obviously means a new PIN. Well, I just took my new Storm, restored a backup from my old one on Desktop Manager and voila! My BBM contacts were able to message me without even knowing about my PIN change.

But how would this affect their own phones and the number stored there?

[amazinglygraceless]

But how would this affect their own phones and the number stored there?

It won't.........

[JohnJSal]

It won't.........

So in other words, everyone has to update your PIN manually?

[jnepsa]

So in other words, everyone has to update your PIN manually?

yes and no...easiest way is to send out a msg to your contacts this is my new pin..and then all they have to do is delete your old identity

[talltubatom]

I don't see any big advantage over using gtalk though.

With google you get time stamps. BB doesn't do this for some reason.

[ultra_magnetic]

Very well put, that is all that needs to be said.
Dale.

Yup...what more can I say? ha-haaa!
Could have edited the post to make it shorter,
but didn't have the time...so I apologize for the length.

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[Username00089]

When you restore BBM contacts from an old phone to a new one, that should
be done first and then changing your PIN on BIS and it will automatically
update on everyone else's end.

I switch between an 8900 and Bold constantly and that's what I do each and
every time. I had a problem one time because I realized that I did a restore
after I updated the PIN. The restore and then the PIN change gives it new
info to push.

[Glmwpg]

I've never used BBM... I think I would if all of the guys at the office picked up a BB or something like that - but 95% of the people I would IM don't have a blackberry so its not something i've embraced yet.

[ultra_magnetic]

I don't see any big advantage over using
gtalk though. With google you get time stamps.
BB doesn't do this for some reason.

If they do the exact same thing then there is no
advantage.
One can easily insert a time stamp in bb,
by typing the letters lt followed by spacebar
and 2:31:35 PM will be displayed.

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[ultra_magnetic]

I've never used BBM... I think I would if all of
the guys at the office picked up a BB or something
like that - but 95% of the people I would I'm
don't have a blackberry so its not something i've embraced yet.

Yeah some of us are lucky enough to work for
large corporations where blackberrys are issued
as a work phone by the company. This ensures
everyone is on the same page.

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[Glmwpg]

Yeah some of us are lucky enough to work for
large corporations where blackberrys are issued
as a work phone by the company. This ensures
everyone is on the same page.

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Heh I'm with a corp like that too but i'd be more likely to be assigned something with Windows mobile as the OS :P

but that does accurately explain why users are either hot or cold on BBM.

[ya.dude]

im still gettin use to the bbm. i have like 4 people in my contacts for it. but its easier to use and quicker like dude says.

[Sara_cakes]

I can speak to some people who are currently at work or don't use MSN all the time. Sometimes I find MSN a bit of a hassle when i want to talk to someone, I prefer BB messenger.

[jamessk]

Does anyone know when the new bbm is being released??