11/30/07

Gmail

Gmail, the never ending beta. This program has been in beta for at least 4 or 5 years now and really doesn't have the problems a normal beta does.
Opinion: Over all I love gmail. It has an excellent spam filter and great way to manage messages. The tab system is a little different, but once you get used to it you will never want to go back to folders again. Mixed in with Gchat, it also is a great way to communicate with your friends or coworkers in an instant. I could probably list the features for hours.
Tech Review: Over all the program is stable and runs fairly fast. It has a little bit of a lag time right after you log in, but past that the program is structurally sound.
Pros/Cons:
Pros:
  • Amazing spam filter
  • Great mail organization system
  • Gchat
  • Pop3 access
  • Ability to grab mail from any Pop3 source
  • Tons of storage space (5gb currently)
Cons:
  • Slow login system
  • Does not support mail receipts
  • Tagging system takes time to get used to
  • Hard to convert from Outlook or other local mail program to Gmail
Rating: 5/5 - Gmail is a strong program that I would suggest to just about anyone.

Random Thought: What happens if you put a bag of microwave popcorn in the microwave upside down?

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