AOL’s new beta IM client is rich with features, and has some premium options built in as well…Some of the newest features in AIM include expanded options to personalize the client, new ways to manage and share digital images, streamlined access to popular features and the AIM toolbar.
In order to cash in on the personalization of AIM, AOL has introduced year-long and monthly subscription options for access to their collection of more than 7,000 buddy wallpapers, buddy sounds, smileys and 2-D buddy icons for $9.95 and $1.95. AOL’S animated “SuperBuddy” icons may be purchased at a cost of cost $1.95 each, or $4.95 for a lot of three.
Of course, AOL is not alone in its decision to begin charge for IM services. Microsoft and Yahoo offer games with their IM clients at a cost and Microsoft sells Avatars in the South Korean market.
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