Best email app for iMac?

KoG506 · Dec 9, 2012, 01:27 PM

I was using sparrow but it takes soooo long to reload/update emails. I am now looking for a new email app to use. I use yahoo.

any recommendation? doesn't matter if app is free or not. Thanks!

MisterKeeks · Dec 9, 2012, 01:29 PM

Have you tried the included "Mail" application?

KoG506 · Dec 9, 2012, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterKeeks

Have you tried the included "Mail" application?

Yes, I do not like it. takes too long to download emails and doesn't check for new emails even if I manually go to the "check new email" tab.

Anlino · Dec 9, 2012, 01:40 PM

I don't think that you are going to find any faster alternatives than Sparrow and Mail. That's the downside using local apps – they're slower than using Yahoo Mail/Gmail in a browser.

When it comes to functionality and usability, I think that Sparrow is best in breed, so that's my recommendation.

KoG506 · Dec 9, 2012, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Anlino

I don't think that you are going to find any faster alternatives than Sparrow and Mail. That's the downside using local apps – they're slower than using Yahoo Mail/Gmail in a browser.

When it comes to functionality and usability, I think that Sparrow is best in breed, so that's my recommendation.

I was using sparrow but when i refresh it , it takes a very long time to get the new mails. or sometimes it down't get any new email at all.

James Craner · Dec 9, 2012, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by KoG506

Yes, I do not like it. takes too long to download emails and doesn't check for new emails even if I manually go to the "check new email" tab.

That is not normal behaviour for the Mac Mail App. Must either be a problem with the mail settings, your connection or your mail provider. Mail is about the quickest Mail App there is on the Mac, and if you are getting the same problem with another client then it must be something else other than the App.

jojoba · Dec 9, 2012, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by KoG506

Yes, I do not like it. takes too long to download emails and doesn't check for new emails even if I manually go to the "check new email" tab.

I agree that this isn't normal.

Personally, I've used thunderbird, sparrow and postbox, and I think they're all good alternatives.

BRLawyer · Dec 9, 2012, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by KoG506

I was using sparrow but it takes soooo long to reload/update emails. I am now looking for a new email app to use. I use yahoo.

any recommendation? doesn't matter if app is free or not. Thanks!

Apple Mail.

Michaelgtrusa · Dec 9, 2012, 02:35 PM

A new one called Inky. http://inky.com/

spb3 · Dec 9, 2012, 09:41 PM

what is the consensus on PostBox?
from the outside looks attractive.

jojoba · Dec 10, 2012, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by spb3

what is the consensus on PostBox?
from the outside looks attractive.

I switched to PostBox about a month ago or so, and so far I really like it. Prior to that I was using Sparrrow and Thunderbird and I think both of those were great as well, but since both announced that they would not continue updating their apps I started looking around for alternatives. One feature that I really like with PostBox is their Evernote integration, it's really easy to convert an email into a note. Thunderbird has a better laid out search function, but the PB search function is sufficient for me at the moment. You can also link to DropBox files, rather than sending attachments, which is quite useful if you are collaborating with others but want to avoid multiple versions of a document.

I think they have a free trial version that you can check out before you buy.

MisterMe · Dec 10, 2012, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jojoba

I switched to PostBox about a month ago or so, and so far I really like it. ...

I think they have a free trial version that you can check out before you buy.

The free version of PostBox is Thunderbird. Why anyone would actually pay for PostBox when Thunderbird is free is beyond me.

Justinhub2003 · Dec 10, 2012, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Michaelgtrusa

A new one called Inky. http://inky.com/

Dang, I actually really like the look of this is app.

Downloading now

KoG506 · Dec 10, 2012, 01:25 PM

Thank you all for suggestions & opinion! I am going to try out "Inky". looks attractive, hopefully the functionality is good.

peixesloucos · Jan 18, 2013, 04:59 PM

I still keep using Sparrow. Even if no updates are foreseen I think it is really good. Do you think it will have problems in the future?

Quote:

Originally Posted by jojoba

I switched to PostBox about a month ago or so, and so far I really like it. Prior to that I was using Sparrrow and Thunderbird and I think both of those were great as well, but since both announced that they would not continue updating their apps I started looking around for alternatives. One feature that I really like with PostBox is their Evernote integration, it's really easy to convert an email into a note. Thunderbird has a better laid out search function, but the PB search function is sufficient for me at the moment. You can also link to DropBox files, rather than sending attachments, which is quite useful if you are collaborating with others but want to avoid multiple versions of a document.

I think they have a free trial version that you can check out before you buy.

mrkramer · Jan 18, 2013, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by peixesloucos

I still keep using Sparrow. Even if no updates are foreseen I think it is really good. Do you think it will have problems in the future?

Eventually some change in the OS will break it, so if you want to keep your OS up to date then it will have problems eventually. If you're fine with running an older OS then you can keep running it as long as you want without problems.

peixesloucos · Jan 18, 2013, 05:18 PM

That makes sense. I am still on 10.7.5 and I do not think I will upgrade soon. This 2011 Late MBP 15'' is my first mac. What I like from Sparrow is the easy way to manage tags. Does the alternatives have such capability? With managing I mean color labeling (tags) the emails and also viewing them by one click.

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Originally Posted by mrkramer

Eventually some change in the OS will break it, so if you want to keep your OS up to date then it will have problems eventually. If you're fine with running an older OS then you can keep running it as long as you want without problems.

jojoba · Jan 20, 2013, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by peixesloucos

That makes sense. I am still on 10.7.5 and I do not think I will upgrade soon. This 2011 Late MBP 15'' is my first mac. What I like from Sparrow is the easy way to manage tags. Does the alternatives have such capability? With managing I mean color labeling (tags) the emails and also viewing them by one click.

PostBox has been pretty good with my gmail labels. They have a free trial if you'd like to try it out.

peixesloucos · Jan 21, 2013, 09:52 AM

Thank you, I am trying it. Perhaps I should direct it to their forums but what I actually find convenient on Sparrow is clicking on label sign and then a list of all labels are shown. I have not find this on PostBox.

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Originally Posted by jojoba

PostBox has been pretty good with my gmail labels. They have a free trial if you'd like to try it out.

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