what's the big deal about gmail?

[rnmcd]

Is it that you get 1000mb space? That it is searchable?

Just wondering...

 

[Descartes]

Seriously dude, if you search for GMail you'll find this discussed ad nauseum.

 

[Beller0ph1]

...and its Google.

Seriously, I like it because the interface is clean, I can access it from anywhere, and its a gig of space. Not that I'll ever use it, but its good to be there. My Hotmail accout is atrocious. I can't stand all those ads. Do I care that "Google is reading my e-mail"? Nope, because no human is doing it. Just a machine. And I can stand the AdSense word ads, they don't bother me. Actually clicked on one the other day.

 

[Aharami]

Originally posted by: Beller0ph1
...and its Google.

Seriously, I like it because the interface is clean, I can access it from anywhere, and its a gig of space. Not that I'll ever use it, but its good to be there. My Hotmail accout is atrocious. I can't stand all those ads. Do I care that "Google is reading my e-mail"? Nope, because no human is doing it. Just a machine. And I can stand the AdSense word ads, they don't bother me. Actually clicked on one the other day.

ditto. all those and then some. i love the search feature! makes finding old emails a breeze

 

[BatmanNate]

Cleanest interface of any web based e-mail I've ever used. Ads are non intrusive, and the layout of features is simple and handy. The space and the Google name are icing on the cake.

 

[poopaskoopa]

It always takes me a bit longer to find the reply button on gmail's layout. It's good for receiving pics from the family though....

 

[Phokus]

Clean interface, the spam filter absolutely ROCKS, flagging is cool, 1000 mb of space, threaded replies (my favorite features) etc. etc.

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: Phokus
Clean interface, the spam filter absolutely ROCKS, flagging is cool, 1000 mb of space, threaded replies (my favorite features) etc. etc.

:thumbsup:

 

[anxi80]

^ what they said. also helpful when sending graphics to my friend. that 1000mb really comes in handy when you want to transfer a 30mb *.psd file while both of you are at work.

 

[rh71]

i like the shortcut keys (hitting C auto-puts you into compose mode... and R for reply)... huge deal. And the conversation view is a great concept.

 

[austin316]

Originally posted by: poopaskoopa
It always takes me a bit longer to find the reply button on gmail's layout. It's good for receiving pics from the family though....

press the key labeled R on your keyboard.

 

[austin316]

and I agree. Its far better than any other free e-mail. I hate logging into yahoo or hotmail and then STILL have to click another link to view my inbox. now, gmail with the notifier is unbeatable.

 

[Liviathan]

Its just like the yellow lance armstrong bands....just everyone trying to be cool and hip like those "Hollywood People".

 

[gflores]

...and because I can use the Gmail Notifier for Firefox

The only thing I don't like is that I can't open my emails in tabs.

 

[Gurck]

what's the big deal about gmail?

There's no accounting for fashion

 

[SSP]

Already filled up my account.

 

[imported_Strang]

Originally posted by: rh71
i like the shortcut keys (hitting C auto-puts you into compose mode... and R for reply)... huge deal. And the conversation view is a great concept.

There's a hand-shaped dent in my forehead right now.

I had no idea about that feature. Maybe I should RTFM once in awhile.

 

[rnmcd]

is everyone still overly impressed? I think it's kinda slow.

 

[Anubis]

you know you can search you emails in thunderbird for many many accounts

 

[onza]

its free.

 

[Kalvin00]

I don't know, why don't you try it out?

 

[RU482]

Originally posted by: Kalvin00
I don't know, why don't you try it out?

Bleh, not impressed...I'll stick with yahoo

 

[esun]

Originally posted by: Liviathan
Its just like the yellow lance armstrong bands....just everyone trying to be cool and hip like those "Hollywood People".

Or maybe I wanted to donate a little money to help fight cancer...just maybe...

 

[toekramp]

blah

 

[SendTrash]

Well.. it is also an example of a very excellent web application.. it uses very complex Javascript and is a prototype for the future direction of more and more typical desktop apps being migrated (finally) to the web. Wouldn't it be cool to have a roaming desktop? Right not I have a very hard time keeping the bookmarks the same at my work and home PCs that I just pretty much have given up that notion