So i downloaded the new version of AIM today dubbed AIM Triton. Here is my review of the client so far. I have only been using it for about an hour and i must say im impressed at the changes AOL has made since the last AIM version. AIM is beginning to look and function more like Trillian or GAIM. There are tabbed conversation windows, support for video chat, email and talk. All these are features that you will find in other chat clients and AOL is indeed playing catchup but its still an admirable effort. Bundled with the installation, is aol explorer browser, a standalone version of the browser thats included with the full AOL software. Its very interesting to note that even though this browser is built off Internet Explorer it looks and functions nothing like it. It has support for tabbed browsing which Ineternet Explorer still lacks (well soon in v 7) and a host of other cool features. My favorite feature would be the tab explorer which gives you a screenshot view of currently open tabs and a history panel at the bottom with screenshots of previously viewed sites. All in all the GUI of the browser looks kind of a cross between Safari & Opera. What is missing tho is better organization for favorites, ability to search other search engines. Well there you have it my quick and dirty review of the New AIM Triton and AOL Explorer. Anyone else used it yet?
