ICQ 4 Lite Edition with Xtraz

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Popularity:
#1 in Chat (out of 655 products)
Editor's Rating:
5.0 stars
Average User Rating:
4.0 stars (out of 10727 votes) Rate it!
Downloads:
161,911,872
Requirements:
Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
Limitations:
No limitations
Date Added:
April 20, 2004
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Publisher's description of ICQ 4 Lite Edition with Xtraz

From ICQ:

ICQ Lite has all the essential features of the full version of ICQ. You can message people, exchange files, send SMS messages, and meet people. It also includes multilingual support, the ability to save your chat histories, and a typing indicator that shows when a contact is typing you a message. In addition to familiar features such as chat, SMS messaging, and file-transfer capabilities, the newest version includes ICQ Xtraz, which allow you to send personalized greeting cards, apply custom icons to your buddies, play online games, and customize your shortcuts panel for one-click access to all your favorite features. The ICQ Xtraz platform enables ICQ to present users with a selection of new services as they are created, without the need for you to download a new client. Xtraz also supports the creation of new ICQ features that can be built separately from the core ICQ client and then delivered and automatically updated over time. The new interface also is clean and intuitive, so you can start chatting quickly and easily.

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Editor's review of ICQ 4 Lite Edition with Xtraz

5.0 stars
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The latest version of this classic chat client lets users customize its feature set by adding plug-ins, called Xtraz. Installation is quick, and the clean interface has the rounded, airbrushed look popular in so many skins these days. All functions are easily accessible via the main interface, and clicking the Xtraz button causes a sidebar to slide out, letting you manage plug-ins. The messaging window is equally usable, with buttons for controlling the look and for viewing your message history, and another Xtraz sidebar with plug-ins appropriate for messaging operations, such as sending files or greeting cards. A new feature lets you choose an animated image or one of your own digital photos to represent you on the messaging screen, which we found added a personal touch to chat sessions. A slider in the preferences lets you change the interface color, and ad banners occupy both the main interface and the messaging window. Chat functionality is excellent, and ICQ Lite supports sending SMS messages. The Xtraz sidebar makes it easy to load new plug-ins or to get rid of any you don't use. ICQ Lite includes some useful tools for filtering IM spam, as well as ignore lists and easily accessible user status settings. In the chat client wars, ICQ made a smart move by enhancing its already very good messenger with plug-ins.

User reviews of ICQ 4 Lite Edition with Xtraz

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5 stars

3 out of 4 people found this review helpful

Version: ICQ 4 Lite Edition with Xtraz

"Love it"

by Jakey212 on January 29, 2005

Pros: Love it , amazing

Cons: long username

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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Version: ICQ 4 Lite Edition with Xtraz

"trojan horses since using icq"

by Johhnny on February 1, 2005

Pros: no pros , not as good as the mac version

Cons: Since I installed ICQ lite with xtraz I allways get allerted that Norton deleted a trojan horse. I wonder if the xtraz include those funny threats

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2 stars

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

Version: ICQ 4 Lite Edition with Xtraz

"Prefer previous versions"

by Dreaddie on February 3, 2005

Pros: Still good for IM's but programme keeps freezing.

Cons: Not too keen on Xtraz

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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

Version: ICQ 4 Lite Edition with Xtraz

"Very good"

by palma on February 1, 2005

Pros: everything

Cons: the program complex

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5 stars

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

Version: ICQ 4 Lite Edition with Xtraz

"AWESOME"

by therock71 on February 1, 2005

Pros: THIS IS THE BEST WAY TO COMMUNICATE WITH FAMILIES AND FRIENDS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

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