Good Morning, Sunny. It Is Nice to See You Again -- Updated
Written: Oct 04 '00 (Updated Apr 19 '02)
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Pros: Cute and amusing
Cons: unwanted updates
The Bottom Line: Do not download this program. It is a big pain in the neck.
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| sunnydayM's Full Review: Bonzi Buddy |
UPDATE. 4/19/02
Bonzi finally became so annoying I decided to remove the program. It was virtually impossible to get rid of all the files. In fact, I never totally succeeded in completing the removal until my computer crashed and had to be re-formatted. At this time, I do not know if Bonzi is still available. If he is, I would not encourage you to download the program. It is a big pain. Bonzi pops up on your screen at the most inappropriate and irritating times, trying to get your attention. The other features mentioned below just are not worth the annoyance.
This is the greeting I receive every morning when I turn on my computer. It is voiced by a little purple gorilla; Bonzi. I received an invitation to download Bonzi from a friend.
Now he is a cute little fellow, full of jokes and amazing facts. (At least that are what they are called). This morning he informed me that research had proven that sniffing a green apple would help you lose weight! Sometimes he juggles coconuts or listens to music with his coconut headphones.
Bonzi can browse the web for you. He has his own email, which for a time you can download free. With it you will get his instant messaging software which allows him to notify you when a buddy is online and deliver a speaking message to your buddy. You can send hugs and other little tricks along with it.
I do not have this service as I do not know anyone else with it and it would be useless for me.
There is also a calendar which you can use for important appointments and Bonzi is supposed to remind you of them. He didn't remind me.
When I first got Bonzi, you could left click on him and he would giggle and say things like "that tickles" or "Watch what you are doing with that mouse pointer!" If I moved him around on the screen, he would ask "Was I standing in your way" or say things like: "I have a much better view from here".
When I right clicked on him a small window would pop up with options for me to choose from. Email, Browse, Hide, Relax,Goodbye and others.
Unfortunately, in a weak moment, I upgraded him. I was not pleased with the results. When I right click on him, a much larger, fancier window appears. I liked the old one better.
Now when I left click on him, he will simply say "At your service, Sunny". No cute little sayings. When I move him around all he will do is giggle or say "WOOO!"
Bonzi frequently asks you to update him so that he can learn new jokes or songs. (He only knows one song:"DAISY". To do this you must buy the update so I haven't done so. He has an annoying habit of pouting when you say no.
Just now he told me one of his jokes. It is pretty par for the course. "What do happens when you throw a green rock in the red sea? It gets wet." A few of them are better than that one.
Basically, I keep Bonzi because he is cute and amusing. When he becomes annoying, I simply put him to sleep. Or, if I choose, I can send him away and he doesn't return until I re-start my computer.
Unless someone convinces me the next update will be an improvement, I probably won't update him again. You never know what you get next.
Recommended:
No
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sunnydayM
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Location: OK
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About Me:
I love reading, music, family, my cat Boots.
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