Got my hands on a copy of MSN Messenger 8, Needs a patch applying to make it work and it'd not that different to the last version I was using (7.5), but ipoddy as I am, Had to get the latest version. Quite a few features apparently, I'm just waiting for them to combine MSN and Yahoo Messenger so I can get my yahoo emails from the Messenger box. The only other thing I use is the voice calls function but will one day invest in a Skype phone, which will need other people using it too, (I talk to myself enough as it is).

MSN 8.0 Feature list
• Change of Messenger Skins
• Real-time Emotions
• Messenger Built Internal Windows Media Player 10
• Pause/Resumed File Transfers (File Blocked Extension Applied)
• Detailed File Transfer (Download/Upload Speed)
• Animated Display Pictures (.gif .jpg .png (File Support under Consideration))
• Mood Status
• Faster Contact List Loading and scrolling
• Public Profile and MSN Spaces Combined
• More MSN Space features• New Hotmail and MSN Messenger Integration
• Downloadable MSN Messenger on Mobile
• News Updates according to Location
• Top 10 MSN Music Radio
• New Stylish Notifier Pop-up
• Downloadable Skins for MSN (Contact Window & Conversation Window)
• Complete Integration with Windows XP® & Windows Vista® Codename: Longhorn®
• Offline Voice/Message Machine
• Animated Buddy Icon Helper
• Display Picture Ratings