Ramble is an application designed to let users access the AOL Instant Messenger™ network via a Research in Motion BlackBerry® device. The application was designed as a technology demonstration by SRA International, Inc. Wireless Integrations Services group. The application is free for use, but not open source. Accordingly, feel free to download the application and send us your feedback at
ramble-im@sra.com. Also watch this site in the future for upgrades to the product.
Key features of Ramble include:
AOL Instant Message Compatibility
Real-Time IM with multiple "Buddies"
Buddy List® Interaction and Management
Color-coded Conversations and Chats
Audible and Vibrate Alerts of Instant Message Events
Private Multi-Buddy Chat Capability
Public Chat Capability
Background application capability (you can stay logged in and use email and other functions at the same time)
System Alert Dialogs so you know when someone has IM'd you even when you're not in the Ramble application!
Direct TCP Connectivity Available for BlackBerry OS v4.0
Message Time Stamps, Radio Signal Meter, Over-The-Air Installation, and much more!
*New*"Ramble now includes an API that supports optional extensions to Ramble functionality. Check them out!
download here!!
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i use this on my bb7520 and it hasnt givn me any problems ... from what i ve hear its free... i havent got charged since i have unlmtd text but give it a try