Review of Windows Live Messenger - Justifies the name of Microsoft!

Windows Live Messenger formerly known as MSN messenger is one of the biggest competitors in the field of messengers. Microsoft has got a very big user base and Windows Live Messenger is one of the most used messenger. Let’s look at the PROS & CONS of Windows Live Messenger :

PROS of Windows Live Messenger :

1. Reach of Windows Live messenger : Just like Yahoo messenger, Windows Live Messenger has got a very big user base and that makes it the choice of messenger for most of the people. You’ll find many contacts of yours using this service and thus it becomes almost obligatory for you to create an account on this service.

2. Ease of Use : Windows Live messenger has got a sleek and easy to use interface. You should not find any problems in using it. Although, you’ll need a little bit of time to get used to it but after that it will be very easy to go through all the features of it.

3. Voice & video chats and conferencing : Windows live messenger has the capabilities to make voice & video chats. It supports conferencing and that is one feature, which no one wants to miss in any messenger service. Configuration of web cam or audio devices is also quite simple and needs no rocket science degree.

4. Support for plugins : Windows live messenger supports plugins. However, the plugins are not the kind of plugins which you can expect in Skype or even in Yahoo messenger. Skype has got better list of plugins as compared to Windows live messengers. Skype’s plugin seem to be more on productive side but Windows Live Messenger’s plugins are more in Fun and entertainment side.

5. Integration with other services : Windows live messenger is tightly integrated with other services offered by MSN or now Windows Live Services. You can get updates on sports, entertainment and lots and lots of things directly from Windows Live Messenger only and makes it a feature packed service.

6. Small & Useful features : Windows live messenger supports file sharing, Invisible mode for users, Offline messaging, PC-to-Phone calls, possibility of chatting with contacts of Yahoo messenger. It has integrated games, photo sharing and other features which make it one complete messenger service.

CONS of Windows Live Messenger :

1. Memory Usage : This section actually surprised me a lot. It is currently using 37 Mb of the memory and that is the maximum as compared to other messengers. May be because of its close integration with windows also causes it to use extra memory as compared to other messenger.

2. No facility of receiving phone calls : Windows Live Messenger can make phone calls but doesn’t have any facility through which one can receive phone calls from local or mobile phones. ofcourse, receiving phone calls from PC is possible.

Overall Rating & Views :

Windows Live Messenger is a tough competition to all the other messengers because of its user base. It justifies the name of Microsoft and what one can expect from Microsoft. Great features and close integration with the OS and other online services make it just about perfect.

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