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MSN Messenger

Microsoft MSN Messenger (Front)
Microsoft MSN Messenger (Front)
Microsoft MSN Messenger
89.0 Very Good
Last updated
December 16, 2005
Test Center Reviewed by
Aoife M. McEvoy
Pros
  • Easy to use; pleasant interface
  • Great voice and video quality
Cons
  • Some icons are enigmatic
Full Specifications
Price when rated - Free
Performance - Score: 88 (Very Good) Startup time - 7.5 seconds: Very Good
Voice quality - Superior
Video quality - Very Good
Features - Score: 91 (Superior) E-mail alerts - Hotmail
Interoperability - None
Keyword searches - No
Offline messaging - To mobile clients only
Security / Encryption - Separate security and privacy settings
Voice messaging - Yes
Video messaging - Yes
Other features - Customization, file transfer, games, photo sharing
Design & Usability - Score: 86 (Very Good)

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