Have you tried mobile Messenger yet? It’s a great option for staying connected when you’re away from your computer,and is definitely worth trying out.

Recently, Windows Live Messenger for Mobile released a beta. Check it out at ideas.live.com.

The new version has proved to be a success.It includes emoticons, contact groups,status control while online, and a conversation window,which make the program extremely user-friendly.

Here’s what’s posted on ideas.live.com:

What it is?
It’s everything you already love about Messenger on your mobile device. Windows Live(TM) Messenger for Mobile helps give you instant access to your contact list, emoticons, and friends.

What’s new in this version?
• Easier-to-manage contact list and conversation inbox
• View and participate in up to 5 active conversations at one time
• No more idle conversation experience: Messenger for mobile can now maintain current conversation history and reestablish an idle conversation in the background
• Emoticons are now displayed as graphics within display names and conversations
• Easily change your display name and status, and even set status before you sign in
• Sort and find contacts more quickly and easily (search, filter by group, and hide offline contacts)
• Call or send e-mail to contacts directly from their contact cards
• Converse with temporary contacts (new people who don’t yet appear on your list of Messenger contacts), and receive the option to add them to your contact list

To try it out, browse to mobile.live.com on your mobile device and click “Messenger beta”. Sign in with your Windows Live ID… and you’re connected!

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