Guest Xenzo1990 Posted June 10, 2005 Report Posted June 10, 2005 :evil: Not very happy when I found this site http://mobile.msn.com/ac.aspx?cid=pmsn_market and found out that Microsoft would be charging for Pocket MSN. What a bumer. Alot of people dont use Msn Messenger on their smartphones, they use like Agile Messenger. However I use the MSN Version and I think its pathetic they are going to start charging to use it in Windows Mobile 5.0 :shock: I wonder if they will make us upgrade to Pocket MSN on Smartphone 2003, if we want to keep using the Mobile MSN Messenger program.
Guest Samsonite Posted June 10, 2005 Report Posted June 10, 2005 you know what i think... this is the result of MS being forced into un-bundling their applications! You can now buy a version of Windows XP without Media Player and one with... Is this development in WM5 part of the stratagy to avoid any further anti-competiton situations later. As everybody is saying, there are always free apps available that do the same as MS ones. Isnt that because the 'others' need to tempt people away from the mighty Gates empire and THEN start charging once we wont do wiithout...? thin end of the wedge, methinks...
Guest Paul [MVP] Posted June 10, 2005 Report Posted June 10, 2005 Actually, I have used an RTM version of WM5 and Messenger works fine without paying. I can kinda imagine it being chargeable for HoTMaiL access, but to charge for messenger is crazy, especially with apps like Agile Messenger being out there for free... P
Guest Xenzo1990 Posted June 10, 2005 Report Posted June 10, 2005 On the site it says that if you have Pocket MSN you can activate it here :?: I wonder if they will start charging. Or if they wont charge if the phone has it preinstalled * shrugs *
Guest Samsonite Posted June 10, 2005 Report Posted June 10, 2005 Paul could it be that the anti competitive rulings will do what they were meant to and allow everyone to charge for the apps? if Agile is free today to compete with a pre-installed app, if that pre-installation for free disappears, then Agile can legitmately charge a premium price over the MS app. good and bad, i reckon what does RTM mean?
Guest nedge2k Posted June 10, 2005 Report Posted June 10, 2005 (edited) Release to manufacturing ;) and yeh as Paul said, MSN is still in WM5 and does not require activation (for the moment anyway). It has been re-vamped with a homescreen plugin and hotmail access (See screeny) :D Edited June 10, 2005 by nedge2k
Guest Pondrew Posted June 10, 2005 Report Posted June 10, 2005 Very interesting stuff. There's been the threat of charging for Pocket MSN for ages but it's yet to appear. Let's hope it doesn't...
Guest extravagant Posted June 11, 2005 Report Posted June 11, 2005 Actually, I have used an RTM version of WM5 and Messenger works fine without paying. I can kinda imagine it being chargeable for HoTMaiL access, but to charge for messenger is crazy, especially with apps like Agile Messenger being out there for free... P <{POST_SNAPBACK}> whats an RTM version? Please tell me with PM! I would love Pocket MSN for my pocket pc & smartphone. Also, I think if they start charging, then MS will lose its market share, like it has with Firefox!
Guest beersoft Posted June 11, 2005 Report Posted June 11, 2005 hmm, looks like another case of not reading the words on the page If you have a wirelessly enabled Windows Mobile-based device, using MSN on the go is now better then ever! Enjoy one-tap access right from the home screen to your favorite MSN services - MSN Hotmail, MSN Messenger and MSN Mobile Web content, with an application that keeps you in touch with the people and information that matter most.* Pocket MSN gives you mobile access to MSN® Hotmail, MSN® Messenger, and popular MSN sites in one easy-to-use application. Price is a non-refundable one-time fee of $19.95 (plus tax). Future upgrades may be offered for an additional cost. You must agree to the end user license agreement and MSN terms of service to install Pocket MSN and access MSN services. You must be 18 years or older to purchase. A valid major credit card is required. Available only for personal non-commercial use. Carrier air time charges may apply. Refer to your wireless service plan for details. the way i read it, your paying for the 2003 version http://mobile.msn.com/ac.aspx?cid=pmsn_install and access to the premium msn content and yet another topic gets flooded with the same stupid "can i have wm5" posts later Owen
Guest extravagant Posted June 12, 2005 Report Posted June 12, 2005 hmm, looks like another case of not reading the words on the page the way i read it, your paying for the 2003 version http://mobile.msn.com/ac.aspx?cid=pmsn_install and access to the premium msn content and yet another topic gets flooded with the same stupid "can i have wm5" posts later Owen <{POST_SNAPBACK}> HMMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmm ;)
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