Does iMessage bring anything at all to the table if I already have unlimited messages

[LapsangSouchong]

For me by far the best thing about iMessage is that it works over wifi. I do quite a bit of work in a big ole metal building. NO signal. I use a microcell but even it doesn't reach some of the building. I've missed hundreds of texts. Most of my friends/ co-workers/family use iPhone, so now I don't miss their texts.

 

[surfologist87]

I do not get a lot of texts so maybe this will be more reliable.

 

[LIVEFRMNYC]

Advantages:

Able to text on wifi

Able to use email user name instead of actual phone number and to use it as a caller ID when sending. Also the ability to change it anytime.

International texts/mms for free and no need to worry about any long distance or roaming charges.

Can be used on any iOS5 device.

Have iMessages received on all iOS5 devices at once. Note: Does not work with phone number. Must use Apple ID and/or Manually add email user names to all devices.

More instant/faster than regular text.

Delivered, Read Receipts and feedback of when someone is currently typing.

Completely integrated & easy to disable. No app to open.

Tens of millions own a iOS5 device.

A bit more privacy, iMessage does not reflect on your bill. Regular texts do reflect in bill who text and when.

Able to send higher quality and longer Vids.





Disadvantages:

No cross platform and most likely never will be.

No OSX or Windows use. (Might be implemented at least on OSX in the near future)

 

[CSpackler]

I'm working abroad in South America for a month and am basically tied to hotel wifi and do not use cellular data at all. iMessage and Facetime are a godsend to stay in touch with the wife for free. I think it's a great feature.