Well Google has been constantly expanding the beta testing of gmail by giving out invites to gmail users based on the level they use the service. For example, I have been getting about 6 invites per week for the last few months. I can give them out to whomever I wish, and I usually just give them out to Slashdot users that want them. Since gmail is not yet public, you cannot freely set up an account. Keep an eye on my sig, and when I get more, I usually put a blurb in there that I'm giving them out. I'd be happy to bring you in to the "gang.":)
I agree with a lot of things that you say. It is not meant to replace an IMAP account with a local client. Running Gmail for a few months, though, I can tell you it is the best webmail client I have used (even better than Fastmail).
The text ads are always going to be less obtrusive than graphics ads. Try it and you will see.
No taglines is a huge plus - especially for a FREE email service.
Spam filters may or may not be necessary, depending on the level you use your service. For me, I get about 15 spam emails a day, and it catches them all.
As for the speed of the service, I agree that broadband helps. But even with cable or whatever, Gmail will be faster than anything else. The smart links let you switch between inbox, trash, etc without refreshing the page. VERY nice - almost as fast as a local client.
About the toolbar...you might be able to search for whatever you want on the web, but with Gmail, you can search through all of your remotely stored emails with their search engine. Want to find that archived message that was related to the word "movies"? Just search for it! Pretty damn useful when you have 1GB of storage.
Trust me...if you spend some time to use it, you will be a believer. I spent $33 on Ebay to get an account early, and I feel that I got my money's worth. Do yourself a favor and check it out!
Forgive my ignorance, but what is a 419? Personally, I do not get any spam whatsoever to my gmail account. All of the spam that I get in it is due to the fact that I have another account forwarding email to it. Pretty nice that I get to mooch off of gmail's filter for email sent to a non-gmail account. However, I guess it is all the same to them since I have to see the ads.
In terms of spam, I have had only 1 false positive in about 4-5 months, and occasionally get the emails leaking into my inbox about increasing my p3n1s s1ze or about some wealthy Nigerian that is dying to have me hold onto his $28M US. All in all, though, the filter cuts down the amount of work I have to do to keep my inbox manageable, and that makes me happy as a clam.:)
Sure, it isn't professional enough to start a business with, but for someone like a college student to send out a cover letter or something, it is. No tagline is certainly better than "Do you Yahoo??!?!?!":)
1. Text-based ads instead of graphics or flash. 2. No taglines. Very nice if you want to send out professional emails. 3. Excellent spam filter. 4. FAST CSS (might be wrong about that) interface. 5. Google search built right into your email inbox, archive, etc.
I can go on if need be. You're nuts.
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I still don't understand why I can't middle click on a message to open it in a new window...
Open the message, then click the "New Window" icon. An extra step, yes, but pretty easy.
You could be right. All I know is that when I attached my TE to the cable, it didnt show the charging icon, and didnt seem to charge. But maybe thats the way it is with a trickle charge. I just remember reading somewhere that the iPod couldnt charge off of USB 2.0 for some reason, and I was assuming the same was the case here.
This is only partially true. You only can charge from a USB 1.1 port, not USB 2.0. I think it has something to do with the fact that the extra pins are used for data xfer. Correct me if I am wrong...
For me, rather, it looks like it's pathetic writhe of Nintendo to team up with some shady tool developers, if this story is not a daydream of fanboys
Keep in mind that Nintendo knows what they are doing. There was a time when people thought "Who the F*CK is Retro Studios?" Then, WHAM, all of a sudden Metroid Prime comes out and everyone praises the decision by Nintendo to partner with them. If the WP devs have caught the eye of the big N then they are surely capable (and likely cheap enough to be a smart business decision).
Gotta wonder if the repeater functionality would affect battery life. If so, are people going to have the option to turn it off and make the network essentially smaller?
I would assume they would have to have a toggle switch for airplanes if nothing else...
1. Early adopters will get spottier connection capabilities than those that wait til tons of people have them? (much larger network based on the repeater concept).
2. What if I am connecting via John D.S. and suddenly he drops off of my range? Will I lose my connection and game? This would um...whats the word? Oh yeah...suck.
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It came out in 200 or sumthin
Papyrus? Parchment? Stone tablets? Man, if the battery life on PDAs sucks now, what was it like in 200?:)
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Well Google has been constantly expanding the beta testing of gmail by giving out invites to gmail users based on the level they use the service. For example, I have been getting about 6 invites per week for the last few months. I can give them out to whomever I wish, and I usually just give them out to Slashdot users that want them. Since gmail is not yet public, you cannot freely set up an account. Keep an eye on my sig, and when I get more, I usually put a blurb in there that I'm giving them out. I'd be happy to bring you in to the "gang." :)
The text ads are always going to be less obtrusive than graphics ads. Try it and you will see.
No taglines is a huge plus - especially for a FREE email service.
Spam filters may or may not be necessary, depending on the level you use your service. For me, I get about 15 spam emails a day, and it catches them all.
As for the speed of the service, I agree that broadband helps. But even with cable or whatever, Gmail will be faster than anything else. The smart links let you switch between inbox, trash, etc without refreshing the page. VERY nice - almost as fast as a local client.
About the toolbar...you might be able to search for whatever you want on the web, but with Gmail, you can search through all of your remotely stored emails with their search engine. Want to find that archived message that was related to the word "movies"? Just search for it! Pretty damn useful when you have 1GB of storage.
Trust me...if you spend some time to use it, you will be a believer. I spent $33 on Ebay to get an account early, and I feel that I got my money's worth. Do yourself a favor and check it out!
Wonder what M$ thinks is a bigger threat - Linux or OS X on the Xbox...
Okay thanks for the info. Wait, though...you're saying those are SCAMS?!?!? Yikes! Is it bad that I gave him my routing number? :)
In terms of spam, I have had only 1 false positive in about 4-5 months, and occasionally get the emails leaking into my inbox about increasing my p3n1s s1ze or about some wealthy Nigerian that is dying to have me hold onto his $28M US. All in all, though, the filter cuts down the amount of work I have to do to keep my inbox manageable, and that makes me happy as a clam. :)
Sure, it isn't professional enough to start a business with, but for someone like a college student to send out a cover letter or something, it is. No tagline is certainly better than "Do you Yahoo??!?!?!" :)
No new features?!?! How bout these:
1. Text-based ads instead of graphics or flash.
2. No taglines. Very nice if you want to send out professional emails.
3. Excellent spam filter.
4. FAST CSS (might be wrong about that) interface.
5. Google search built right into your email inbox, archive, etc.
I can go on if need be. You're nuts.
Open the message, then click the "New Window" icon. An extra step, yes, but pretty easy.
Or maybe this is just a race to make a LOT of money w/ no regard to safety?
You could be right. All I know is that when I attached my TE to the cable, it didnt show the charging icon, and didnt seem to charge. But maybe thats the way it is with a trickle charge. I just remember reading somewhere that the iPod couldnt charge off of USB 2.0 for some reason, and I was assuming the same was the case here.
This is only partially true. You only can charge from a USB 1.1 port, not USB 2.0. I think it has something to do with the fact that the extra pins are used for data xfer. Correct me if I am wrong...
Christ, you are freaking proactive. :) Honestly, though, thanks for the info.
Funny how I got a ticket last Friday for going 50 in a 35 then, isn't it? :) No joke!
Fix that nuisance, and maybe I will believe something greater can be pulled off...
Agreed. Would it be even close to as popular without the multi-million dollar marketing campaigns? I think not...
LOL - Very true. He might want to clean that up next time BEFORE he makes his grilled cheese or whatever...
Then enjoy the great taste! Yum!
Keep in mind that Nintendo knows what they are doing. There was a time when people thought "Who the F*CK is Retro Studios?" Then, WHAM, all of a sudden Metroid Prime comes out and everyone praises the decision by Nintendo to partner with them. If the WP devs have caught the eye of the big N then they are surely capable (and likely cheap enough to be a smart business decision).
Did anyone else read this as Radio Shack...?
I would assume they would have to have a toggle switch for airplanes if nothing else...
1. Early adopters will get spottier connection capabilities than those that wait til tons of people have them? (much larger network based on the repeater concept).
2. What if I am connecting via John D.S. and suddenly he drops off of my range? Will I lose my connection and game? This would um...whats the word? Oh yeah...suck.
Papyrus? Parchment? Stone tablets? Man, if the battery life on PDAs sucks now, what was it like in 200? :)
I'm sorry, but this is a lot of hype for a device with nothing but renders on the website. Is this thing made by Infinium Labs too?
Need an invite? I got em if you want...
These could be the worst grammar too!!!