[bobs415]

The other day, I sent a text message and the symbol next to the sent message indicates I sent a "PIN" message. I didn't do anything differently, used friend's address book entry to send it, didn't fiddle with anyone's PIN, figured I was sending a regular text msg.

What's unique about a PIN message from SMS & MMS? Cost? Wha? Are either of these methods different than what I always knew as a "text msg?" I think SMS is a short, worded msg, whereas an MMS contains a photo or attachment, right?

Whew, so much to remember for this old man! I love it!

[chaz_cb]

SMS/Text message - relies on your carrier to be sent, uses the contact's phone number, depends on your features that are on your carrier's plan.

PIN Message - relies on RIM's servers, uses the contact's BB PIN number, free if you have a data plan.

[chaz_cb]

The BB messenger is like an IM app, a PIN message is more like an email using PIN numbers. It will show up as "peer-to-peer" to the recipient.

[jazzy55]

Can you send an attachment in a PIN message like a pic? I tried but didn't see the option like I would when sending an MMS message.

[rrrebo]

Yes, you can send pics, videos, voice notes, etc. In a BBM conversation, hit Menu>Send File, then browse to the file you want to send.

[jazzy55]

Thanks. I just figured it out.