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Description: IMVU is a cool new way to hang out and have fun with your friends online! Just like an old-school text-based messenger, ... more
imvu.com (IMVU) ... you download IMVU's software onto your PC. But with IMVU you create your own avatars who chat in killer 3D scenes. Check it out and experience 3D chat for yourself!

Newest Review: ... a typical area for casual discussion. The scene features various chairs, tables and other objects which the user can interact with by locating its "action point", a blue chair icon, and clicking it. Clicking these points will alter the user's avatar into the select position, such as standing by a till or sitting in a chair. There is no element of free movement in IMVU Messenger; ... more

 ... avatar positions are fixed in the environment. The avatar itself is also heavily animated with various expressions, moods and other actions executed through a simple click. There are also various word sensitive actions such as "LOL" causing the ...more

thole09
Premium Review imvu.com (IMVU): Adults only? (1264 words)
by - written on 29/03/09 (Very useful, 403 readings)
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IMVU Messenger is an instant messaging service developed by IMVU Inc. and launched in 2004 for the personal computer. It is a step away from the more traditional text based instant messaging services and incorporates a somewhat virtual reality presence. The user begins with an "avatar" which can be customized to his or her preference with different items of clothing, accessories and different background scenes which users can chat in. Memebership is free though the user may opt for premium paid features on a one-off cost basis. IMVU Inc. states that the client software has a required hardware specification of at least Pentium 3 at 800 MHZ, 128 MB RAM, 50 MB ...  Read the complete review

Autarkis
Premium Review Time for a chat (Virtual of course) (1430 words)
by - written on 17/10/08 (Very useful, 216 readings)
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IMVU was launched in 2004 it currently has 20 million registered users, and has just been awarded the 2008 Virtual Worlds Innovation Award. IMVU is an innovative chat program that also has social networking. The site runs in two different forms, firstly a website with individual homepages for each member of the site in a similar way to places like "Myspace" or "Facebook". Secondly a MSN or Yahoo style messenger client with one major difference instead of just getting to see text, you are given a whole 3D world in which your virtual avatar can not only chat with your friends but also interact with them in a similar method to ...  Read the complete review

NBForrest
Express Review on imvu.com (IMVU)
by NBForrest - written on 10/01/08
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even though IMVU markets itself to teens, it is NOT appropriate for anyone under 18.you can read the shocking truth about what really goes on, on IMVU, here:
http://www.blogsafety.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1100000166&start=0

thehonesttruth
Crowned Review Great fun, but very addictive (1478 words)
by - written on 23/08/07 (Very useful, 2675 readings)
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IMVU is a chat software that also includes a Myspace style homepage for social networking, which comes with all the obvious social networking features such as blogs, commenting, adding and removing friends, music, and customisation of the look of your page. Currently they have well over 7 million users. Starting Out ~*~*~*~*~*~ The main function of IMVU is the software which is downloaded and used rather like an IM (Instant Messaging) program, but includes 3D elements that make it much more interesting. Before downloading, you select a few basic look choices for your character, along with a package including clothes, a room, and some ...  Read the complete review

 
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