5 Reasons Why I Love AIM and Why You Should Download it for Yourself

Have you ever heard of AOL Instant Messenger? Well if you have then you're probably not thinking of AIM, you're probably thinking about the messenger that comes with the AOL software that pretty much takes over your computer. AOL however has a service called AIM which is a small messenger application that I have come to love; it comes loaded with things that you will love though. In this article I am going to tell you about the 5 advantages to getting this downloaded onto your computer. Don't forget that it's FREE, so give it a try; you can get it at http://www.aim.com.

- AIM Phoneline
This is probably the one thing that AOL offers that others don't and won't any time soon. AIM Phoneline is a service that allows all AOL users to get a local phone number for free without a limit in incoming calls and it also includes a voicemail service for free. You can be sure that this will be your favorite thing about AIM, and all that you need in order to use it is a good internet connection and a computer headset. Once you sign up for this, you can answer phone calls, screen them, hear your voicemail, and adjust all kinds of settings straight from your AIM messenger.

- File, Picture, Video Sharing
Although file, picture, and video sharing is offered for almost all messengers these days, AIM's service is very good at not having slow transfer rates with this. Usually pictures will be sent rather quickly, files will take no longer than they should, and when you're video sharing it will not take forever to go from picture frame to picture frame. You also have access to doing all of these things from each messenger window, and they can be done with everyone who has AIM as well.

- AOL Radio & Video
If you've never heard AOL Radio then you're missing out! If you've never watched the videos hosted on AOL Video you've really been who knows where. These two services by AOL are sure to keep you on AIM for a long time. The awesome thing is that you can now hear the radio and watch videos right from the messenger as well. All you need to do is click on the small radio and video buttons at the bottom of your window and you'll have access to hearing and watching whatever you want whenever you want.

- Offline Messaging
Now this is not something rather new either, but the good thing about this with AIM is that you can offline message even with your mobile contacts; which is not available to do yet with other messenger providers. If you wish to put your status as Invisible, you can still keep offline messaging with as many people as you want without having any of the features of AIM gone. Having the ability to receive offline messages from your buddies is also a great plus.

- Send FREE SMS Messages
Do you love to send text messages to your friend's phone? Well if you do then AIM is something that you'll absolutely love. If you've ever tried sending SMS messages on Yahoo or on MSN you know that it's not that easy to send them and most times they will go unanswered because they are not delivered correctly. Well with AIM that's not something you have worry about. All you have to do is open a new IM and where you put the screen name of your buddy you just have to put a plus sign, a one, and the number. Once you do that you can start messaging back and forth with your mobile buddies.