http://macenstein.com/default Mac news and rumors dug up on the web and sewn into and unholy monster Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:19:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://macenstein.com/default/2007/09/first-look-mailplane-%e2%80%93-a-desktop-gmail-client-for-os-x/ http://macenstein.com/default/2007/09/first-look-mailplane-%e2%80%93-a-desktop-gmail-client-for-os-x/#comments Fri, 28 Sep 2007 23:48:06 +0000 Brain in a Jar http://macenstein.com/default/archives/833 Overall, Mailplane provides some great new functionality and increased ease of use for many Gmail users, with a handful of minor drawbacks. If you use multiple Gmail accounts from multiple locations, or work with Gmail through a standard browser, Mailplane is definitely worth a try. However, those currently using Mail.app to check their Gmail account and working primarily from one computer are unlikely to find a reason to switch. Price: $24.95 for 1 license, $32.95 for 5 system "Family Pack" Pros: Mailplane provides Gmail users with the kind of OS integration that can still only be found in desktop applications, without watering down Gmail's impressive feature set. Working with multiple Gmail accounts in multiple locations is a breeze. Extras like easy screenshot mailing and iLife integration are welcome additions. Cons: Mailplane's "specialized browser" approach can lead to redundant options that are often more of a pain to use than Gmail's built-in buttons. Mailplane relies on an available internet connection to function, making offline composition or review of received emails impossible.]]> http://macenstein.com/default/2007/09/first-look-mailplane-%e2%80%93-a-desktop-gmail-client-for-os-x/feed/ 12 http://macenstein.com/default/2007/09/ilife-updates-hint-at-new-product-offerings/ http://macenstein.com/default/2007/09/ilife-updates-hint-at-new-product-offerings/#comments Wed, 26 Sep 2007 21:47:35 +0000 Brain in a Jar http://macenstein.com/default/archives/831 http://macenstein.com/default/2007/09/ilife-updates-hint-at-new-product-offerings/feed/ 5