The applications pictured above all have one thing in common except one. They all have desktop applications available for install. So, I have to ask, how many of you all out there would like to see an application developed for your desktop that would allow you to use your BlackBerry Messenger on your desktop? Think about it. There have been a lot of times while sitting at my PC where I have spent more time talking on my BlackBerry Messenger then actually utilizing my PC, which is right there in front of me.
Now I know I am not the only one out there that would like to see this, I actually asked the question on Twitter and many responded that yes, they indeed would also love to see this happen. Implementation issues aside, I'm positive that it can be done. In fact I'm 100% percent certain it can be as there have been many rumblings in the past that the application already exists and is currently available to RIM insiders and has been for over a year now.
So I guess the real question is when will RIM release it -- or will they? So as users would you like to see this application released? What if it came at an additional cost? Would you pay a monthly fee to RIM for it or a one time fee to be abale to have that functionality? Let us know if the comments how you would feel about it, maybe we can let RIM know that this application is indeed wanted.
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I'd like it....
But I'd also like this - For RIM to turn BlackBerry Messenger into an ALL IN ONE client. So within BBM, which is native on the BlackBerry, I could also sign into AOL, MSN Messenger, Skype (messenger - not necessarily for calls), Yahoo, Google Talk, etc. One kick-a$$ messenger client, native on BB, vs. many. Also include SMS in there. Palm's WEB OS sort of has this already with their unified messaging... but I think bumping BBM up to this level could be an even slicker implementation.
I would definitely like cross client threaded messaging, I think if anyone could do it right RIM would. Personally I like having separate clients because I get a feeling having one client supporting all those protocols would make it heavy and I like the option of uninstalling the ones I don't use.
I would kill for a desktop BBM. Hell I would settle for an interface in the desktop manager which simply sends messages through your BlackBerry when it's connected.
i totally agree
I would pay a one time $10 to have on all of my computers ... It would be so gooooooooood
Might be cool... Never would I ever pay for it though.. That would just be silly
I would like to see an OSX version!!
Definitely would be very useful. I say yes 100% I don't know about paying monthly for it, being that most of the other IM clients are free,maybe a one time fee,but not monthly.
i can definitely agree with this and would use it quite frequently
You don't have to pay for the other messenger clients, why would you pay for desktop BBM? If they want to make money from it, they can implement ads like the other clients do.
You know that's actually a good idea, I never thought too much about it, but that would be very handy. I agree with Kevin, It would need to be an AIO.
i would love to see a bbm desktop app that would be the day especially for people like me who dont get perfect service at home constantly moving around trying to get that little check mark
I would definitely like to see this. It's very long overdue...
I would use use it daily.
If it were free I would use it.
Many times I am bb messinging while on the laptop so I can do two things at once.
BBM has ONLY been for Blackberry users, I don't want RIM to make this desktop version and then allow everyone to register and create themselves a PIN. I just don't want BBM to turn into a AIM or YAHOO where everyone and their mother got one.
This should only be available to other BB users. It COULD be used to get more BB users though. If someone liked it enough to want it on their phone, they would probably look into getting a BB.
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that app would not only help it would be invaluable i already use it 90% but at my office desk i wouldn't have to interopt charging or fumble with writing text or viewing past emails. that feature would be nice because im probably missing somthing else anyway i would live to see that app soon..
Bring it on. I would love it
they won't do it, bmm is a messenger on the go.
I wouldn't use it, but... it's not a bad idea in some form. I can see the value here.
I use BBM on my BB when I'm using a laptop. I do not use any of the other instant messaging desktop apps. That is probably why I would not use a BBM desktop app. It's just easy to use my Bold and Storm BBM app.
All of that being said, it may be a great app for a lot of people. If it is another benefit/tool for blackberry users that's a good thing. If it can drive more business creating new Blackberry users then it becomes a valuable tool for RIM.
I really would not want to see it.. Once they start moving to a Windows Platform we will be seeing alot more people try and hack the program... I like the security of BB and want to keep it that way..
The only way I would like having BBM on my laptop is if RIM updates BBM to where you can sign in and out on your BB. What would be the point of having a laptop application when you're automatically logged in and will be receiving messages in two places, unless your phone is turned off?
Yes, I want it.
Yes, I'd pay for it if it was cheap.
No, I wouldn't pay monthly.
I would love this- even if I had to have my BB connected to my computer by bluetooth so it can send it over my carrier's network, I'd want it. I hate having to switch between BBM and MSN all the time- bring on the desktop client! (But only if there's a MAC version!!)
Put its as an additional I'm client with AIM, MSN, Yahoo, and others. It would be a lot more easy that way. Instead of a late-starter, have all the clients create a update patch with BBM as a new feature
I have searched and searched to see if anything existed that would do this. I would LOVE it. I would pay for it... probably not a monthly subscription but a one time fee to download it to my computer.
Please give us a desktop app for BB Messenger.
I would like to see it for the desktop, I would definitely like to see a widget where I can place it on my website, so people who don't have BBIM would still be able to chat with me. Maybe I'm just dreaming.
this is a pretty lame idea.... no offense. BBM belongs on blackberry devices period.
That would be great to have. Free or one time fee would be great, but I wouldn't pay more than what my SMS rate is. My wife is always sitting in front of or near the computer for a lot of our texting so this would be awsome.
I want it!
Id love the functionality, would I pay additionally for it...no way!
I definitely agree that this would be a fantastic application. My thoughts on purchase options are this: I would absolutely NOT participate in a monthly fee to use the service as I already pay monthly to access the service on my BlackBerry. I would consider paying a one-time fee to use the software, to help cover the costs of development. I would definitely use the software for free. In any case, the software should (maybe MUST) require the user to enter their PIN from their device in order to use the desktop client. As others have said, I do not want BBM to become a free-for-all like other IM clients. The point of the desktop software should be to chat with existing BBM users (the same ones I have on my phone), not participate in a teenaged gossip group.
it would be fun but how about the BIS ? *roll eyes*
app world has a desktop version?
i would absolutely LOVE to have a desktop BBM client! i have been wanting one of these since i got my BB.
first reaction is, why ? honestly ...
isn't that the opposite of what cell phones are trying to achieve ?
I would not mind having it... but seems like a step backwards
In my opinion making BBM avail as a desktop messenger could affect BB sales by a good amount. Ive converted atleast 40 of my friends to BB users and one of the main reasons i was so successful was because of BBM being exclusive to BB owners and the ability to msg each other for free. I cant help but think how many would jus opt to stick it out with a reg cellie an jus get the desktop messenger version which i'm sure would also become available on other non-BB phones.
i've converted about 10 or so homies on to the fact of what BBM offers. so i feel you
I would love to see this as an app on my computer. A mac version would be awesome, but I will settle using VMware if need be. Anyone think it will be released at any point? Would be amazing!
Its part of owning a blackberry so it should be free to blackberry owners or a VERY small fee like $0.99. Possibly charge more to have it on your desktop if your not a BB owner, if thats possible.
I'd like to see this as a desktop application. I'm sure it can be done. I wouldn't mind paying a 1 time fee whether it be $10-30 ($30 being the max). Free is also good too since AIM, Yahoo, etc are already free clients. I would also prefer an all in one client, simply because I don't like having a bunch of extra apps sitting on my desktop, when I can just have 1 simple icon.
As the person above me has mentioned, the user should require a PIN, so its not as accessible to other users who don't have a BB already. This would be used as a way to keep the BBM group exclusive to Blackberry Owners.
As for data usage, I think since most of us already have a BIS/BES plan. It would be nice if the desktop app could somehow be implemented into an existing data plan. Of course, that might not be possible, but why pay an extra fee, for something you already have?
I would love to see this desktop app be developed. I wouldn't pay for it though. none of the other messengers cost anything so why should bberry.
I was surprised that they didn't have something like this that was integrated with the BB. Everything else is so integrated that it didn't make any sense to me.
I'd love to have a desktop BBM that was integrated somehow to my BB PIN.
I'd so love an all-in-one which was all inclusive of the other IM's too. Skype is still out of the loop on these things and it sux. I like IM+ a lot and pay for a subscription, so I'm not "fee shy" for functional products which make my BB use more streamlined.
I would be happy to pay for a BBM that worked via my computer. And I'd be happy to pay for an all-in-one which was inclusive of both BBM and also Skype. That would really rock the casbah!!
i'd say i have to agree. there are tons of time at my office i wanna still message my bbm friends, i spend most of my day on my laptop.
I totally agree with Kevin.
I would love a desktop client!!!! I would even be willing to pay some small monthly fee for BBM on my desktop!!!! RIM PLEASE RELEASE THE PROGRAM!!
okay idea but there's already way too many desktop apps... msn, icq, aol, yahoo, google talk. a lot of people have to use apps that combine them just to stay connected.
That would be GREAT... i would definitely make great use of it no doubt
i would love it and i also would love the new bbm to come out for 5.0
I would LOVE a desktop version of BB Messenger.