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80 out of 106 people found this review helpful
5 stars
Version: Trillian Astra 4.0.0.119
Pros: I like this product basically because it's "Full featured" and supports other clients. So it's an alternative without the spyware and junk included. I like the tabs features makes it very organized,it can be customized also. I found it easy to use and to import my contacts. It run's fairly smooth, even with all the features, only thing I can complain about is the size of the download and some features are not really needed. I wonder if theres a "Trillian lite" version around here somewhere.
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32 out of 35 people found this review helpful
4 stars
Version: Trillian Astra 4.0.0.119
"BEST Combined Instant Messenger"
Pros: The interface is extremely nice. Well done! It supports multiple messaging systems, no need to download different IM programs. The preferences has a wide range of options that are very helpful (especially for parents). Other than that, Trillian contains the features that other messengers have.
Cons: Some exclusive features are not included. Such features include MSN Messenger Tabs, Yahoo LaunchCast! Radio, AIM Trivia.
No encryption of messages if both contacts use Trillian.
No taskbar button, only icon in system tray. This makes it harder to see if the window is cluttering the screen if other windows are maximized.
You need to download plug-ins for each messenger system (I guess that can be a good thing, to avoid software bloat).
This messenger is the best IM program used yet. It is included in Google Pack. It can be used when MSN Messsenger, Yahoo! Messenger or AIM is corrupted or irresponsive.
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26 out of 30 people found this review helpful
5 stars
Version: Trillian Astra 4.0.0.119
"definitely the best chat client complier"
Pros: v easy to transfer contacts from other chat clients. also can enable plugins from other chat clients. I esp like their docking feature, which was not seen in MSN, ICQ or Yahoo.
Cons: The chat window is abit too colorful & abit disorganised. Make my head spin while chatting. seem to have a bug in the add Groups and contacts. I can add groups but cant delete them? and the groups added were not shown in the contact list. Hope they ll fix this soon. Otherwise is a marvellous free software.
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14 out of 16 people found this review helpful
5 stars
Version: Trillian Astra 4.0.0.119
"Why have one when you can have it all?"
Pros: Spend 10 minutes getting used to it and it gives you this:
Many chat clients in one, easy to use, great customization options including skins, huge amount of smileys, rearrangeable chat windows, easy to manage many accounts, free.
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
5 stars
Version: Trillian Astra 4.0.0.119
Pros: I used to use AIM by itself until one day they release a newer version that contained WildTangent malware which I believe related to gaming of some sort on AOL. Anyhow, it also required me to install a separate popup blocker otherwise AIM popups. That didn't set well with me. I tried Trillian and wasn't really used to it but have gotten used to it by now. Have since ditched AIM, and acquired Trillian which is an all-in-one and doesn't use a ton of resources either. Best of all--no advertising or adware whatsoever!
Cons: Add Google Talk in the future. The Trillian Pro has different plugins, add Google Talk to the Trillian Basic please!
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