2) it works by making a chime noise, and it turns blue when it's got something for you, otherwise it's white
Hm, mine doesn't do either of those things. It's there, and it changes when I have a post to read, but chimes and colors? Uh-uh.
Is there any way to change the noise? It sounds just like the noise from my Outlook Express. (I keep checking my friggin' mailbox!)
Really cool feature, BTW.