ICQ 4.1

CNET editors' review

• CNET editors' rating: 4.0 stars Excellent
  Detailed editors' rating
  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)

• Reviewed by:
  Stephen Bigelow
• Edited by:
  Robert Vamosi
• Reviewed on: 08/24/2004
• Released on: 04/20/2004

Although ICQ requests a great deal of information during registration (such as your gender, date of birth, geographical location, and other personal details), it's all optional; ICQ requires only your name and a valid e-mail address. Unfortunately, ICQ accounts won't work within other IM clients--ironic, since ICQ is owned by AOL--but you can use software such as Trillian to mix messengers.

ICQ's interface is straightforward. Use the Add/Find button to add friends and colleagues to your list, then simply double-click the desired entry to start a message session. Emoticons and various text fonts and colors spice up your messages. You can also launch video chat, exchange files, and insert Web URLs.

ICQ's custom interface is well designed; few distractions interfere with navigation.

Whereas AOL focuses AIM on business users, the latest ICQ includes with a wealth of new creature comforts for everyday users. There's even a spell-check option. The Xtraz toolbar slides out on demand to send a greeting card, play a game, or manage your message photo or avatar.

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